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NNORC Nurse

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Parachute Pop-Up

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 3-7]  Pop into Bach for some parachute fun!  We will play with the big parachute and bean bags and have fun singing and dancing to music.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[Ages 3-7]  Pop into Bach for some parachute fun!  We will play with the big parachute and bean bags and have fun singing and dancing to music.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bach Live: Nancy Donnelly and Azaam Hameed

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

ANCY DONNELLY AND AZAAM HAMEED will perform R&B and jazz standards, Azzaam is an acclaimed pianist and Nancy is lead vocalist, both have many years performing in Capital Region and Hudson Valle  A valued member of the Albany Musicians Ass

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

ANCY DONNELLY AND AZAAM HAMEED will perform R&B and jazz standards, Azzaam is an acclaimed pianist and Nancy is lead vocalist, both have many years performing in Capital Region and Hudson Valle  A valued member of the Albany Musicians Ass

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bach Storytime in the Garden

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

(Ages 2-7)  Join us in the Bach Garden for a fun family storytime with songs and movement.  Stay after the storytime to play in the garden.  In case of rain we will move inside.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

(Ages 2-7)  Join us in the Bach Garden for a fun family storytime with songs and movement.  Stay after the storytime to play in the garden.  In case of rain we will move inside.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Tiny Food Key Chains

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

Using clay and an oven will be making small and cute keychains or backpack charms.


 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using clay and an oven will be making small and cute keychains or backpack charms.


 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Older Adults

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bach Live: Off the Record

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Off the Record is the Capital District's premier 1960's rock n' roll lounge band.  

*Music will be held in the Rotunda if it rains. 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Off the Record is the Capital District's premier 1960's rock n' roll lounge band.  

*Music will be held in the Rotunda if it rains. 

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Adults" group

Photo Collage and Decoupage Class

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Older Adults

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

This event is in the "Adults" group

NNORC Nurse

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

This event is in the "Children" group

Library Scientists: Sun Prints

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Photo Collage and Decoupage Class

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you.