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Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!And after storytime, sign your little one up to be a pa...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Local Author Talk: C. M. Waggoner

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a conversation with local author, C.M. Waggoner, whose mystery novel The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society was published earlier this fall.The Vil...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a conversation with local author, C.M.

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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Bilingual (Spanish) Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Dual-Language, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with Mr. John for a weekly bilingual storytime with his spanish speaking monster side-kick Gruff. They will be reading books and sing...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Dual-Language, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with Mr. John for a weekly bilingual storytime with his spanish speaking monster side-kick Gruff. They will be reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish.

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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

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English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

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Book Buddies

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Ho...

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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WMHT Presents "Barn Dance"

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7 and their Caregivers] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story Barn Dance and make some crafts to take home!Registration is required as supplies and space ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7 and their Caregivers] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story Barn Dance and make some crafts to take home!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

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Holiday Book Shop Experience

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Bilingual (Spanish) Family Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Dual-Language, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with Mr. John for a weekly bilingual storytime with his spanish speaking monster side-kick Gruff. They will be reading books and sing...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Dual-Language, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with Mr. John for a weekly bilingual storytime with his spanish speaking monster side-kick Gruff. They will be reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish.

photo of open book

Holiday Book Shop Experience

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

photo of adults writing

English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

photo of early grades reading

Book Buddies

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 5...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

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Holiday Book Shop Experience

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby ...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

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Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighbo...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Teen Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Teen Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:Computer basics - Mousing practice & Typing pract...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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Tai Chi for Balance and Energy

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and flexibility they can enable. 

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:Computer basics - Mousing practice & Typing pract...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: