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Inspirational Women Community Puzzle

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Help us put together a 1,000 piece puzzle celebrating inspiration women. We will keep the puzzle out all month for everyone to enjoy putting together.

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us put together a 1,000 piece puzzle celebrating inspiration women. We will keep the puzzle out all month for everyone to enjoy putting together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Celebrate Women's History Month with Music

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Rotunda at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages

[For All Ages] Join us for a Flute and Cello Duo - Duo Envol - to celebrate Women's History Month!  Come and enjoy music written by women composers.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Join us for a Flute and Cello Duo - Duo Envol - to celebrate Women's History Month!  Come and enjoy music written by women composers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

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

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Keychains and Charms

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

Join us at Bach and using clay create your own keychains, charms or jewelry! 

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

Join us at Bach and using clay create your own keychains, charms or jewelry! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Adults, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fun@4! Newspaper Penguin

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

We will recycle old newspaper into adorable penguins. Cut, rip, or tear the newspaper into small pieces and attach them to your penguin, then add color and decorations.

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

We will recycle old newspaper into adorable penguins. Cut, rip, or tear the newspaper into small pieces and attach them to your penguin, then add color and decorations.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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!

Full
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Community Art

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

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

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Adults, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Let's Talk Albany: Nijmegen, Albany’s Sister City in the Netherlands

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Let's Talk Albany: Jill Knapp of the Greenbush Historical Society and Cheryle Webber of the Dutch Settlers Society will present.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Let's Talk Albany: Jill Knapp of the Greenbush Historical Society and Cheryle Webber of the Dutch Settlers Society will present.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fun@4! Leprechaun Craft

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Color, cut, and glue together a lucky leprechaun! 

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

Color, cut, and glue together a lucky leprechaun! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

NNORC Nurse

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older 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 and other health concerns.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Menopause 101

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Menopause can come with lots of questions. Get some answers in this informational session all about menopause! We'll discuss what to expect, common symptoms and the different ways to manage them, and how to access care.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Menopause can come with lots of questions. Get some answers in this informational session all about menopause! We'll discuss what to expect, common symptoms and the different ways to manage them, and how to access care.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

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

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Adults, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.