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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, December 31, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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
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Game On!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Come on in after school with you friends and play some video games, card games or board games!


 

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come on in after school with you friends and play some video games, card games or board games!


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

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Novels After Noon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Silent Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach branch, enjoy a warm beverage, settle in, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach branch, enjoy a warm beverage, settle in, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

photo of Scrabble letter tiles

Game On!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Come on in after school with you friends and play some video games, card games or board games!


 

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come on in after school with you friends and play some video games, card games or board games!


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bleecker the Owl standing by a tree

Bleecker Scavenger Hunt: Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Bach: Children's Area at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Bleecker has flown the coop and has been spotted hanging out at the APL libraries! 

Stop by any library branch this weekend to see if you can help us find Bleecker and win a small prize.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

Bleecker has flown the coop and has been spotted hanging out at the APL libraries! 

Stop by any library branch this weekend to see if you can help us find Bleecker and win a small prize.

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.

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

photo of paint brushes

Dragon Eggs

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

Join us as we make our own scaled dragon eggs at Bach! Coated in metal, customize your own egg!

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

Join us as we make our own scaled dragon eggs at Bach! Coated in metal, customize your own egg!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of open book

Copy of Novels After Noon

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach branch, enjoy a warm beverage, settle in, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach branch, enjoy a warm beverage, settle in, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

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

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Albany city logo

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, April 22, 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.