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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Summer Gaming

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

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

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

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

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!

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

Art After Dark: Figure Drawing

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults 18+] Featuring a live costumed model, we will be studying form, movement, and proportion.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Featuring a live costumed model, we will be studying form, movement, and proportion.

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[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! 

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

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

Old Books, New Crafts

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 5-11] Give some new life to some old book pages through crafts! We've got plenty of clipped pages from old or damaged books featuring Disney, superheroes, Elephant & Piggie, and more. Make them into a collage, or even a button!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Give some new life to some old book pages through crafts! We've got plenty of clipped pages from old or damaged books featuring Disney, superheroes, Elephant & Piggie, and more. Make them into a collage, or even a button!

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

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Drum Circle

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

[All Ages] Bring the family and join John and Heidi Kowalchyk for a night of drumming!  Play together, boost your energy, and give yourself an emotional release and healing through a rhythmic message.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

[All Ages] Bring the family and join John and Heidi Kowalchyk for a night of drumming!  Play together, boost your energy, and give yourself an emotional release and healing through a rhythmic message.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[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.

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.

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

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

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

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, August 7, 2025 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

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

Open
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

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

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, August 7, 2025 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

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Summer Gaming

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

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

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

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

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Music on the Patio

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Spend a summer afternoon on the Pine Hills Branch patio listening to live music. Join us for a special performance by the "Dandelion Wine Duo" featuring Deb Cavanaugh.

In the case of rain, this performance will be moved indoors.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Spend a summer afternoon on the Pine Hills Branch patio listening to live music. Join us for a special performance by the "Dandelion Wine Duo" featuring Deb Cavanaugh.

In the case of rain, this performance will be moved indoors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons Writing workshop

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Novice or experienced Dungeon Masters!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Novice or experienced Dungeon Masters!

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[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! 

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

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

Dyken Pond Presents: Wildlife Discovery

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 5-11] Presenters from Dyken Pond Environmental Education center will exhibit animal furs and skulls to teach about mammals that are native to New York State. Participants will also make a plaster track for their collection. 

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Presenters from Dyken Pond Environmental Education center will exhibit animal furs and skulls to teach about mammals that are native to New York State. Participants will also make a plaster track for their collection. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

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

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

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

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

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...