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After School Gaming

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For 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: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

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

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[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.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, 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.

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

Sewing Drop-In Sessions

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by the branch to meet experienced stitchers and embroiderers from Stitching Exchange who can assist you with your sewing questions and projects.

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

Stop by the branch to meet experienced stitchers and embroiderers from Stitching Exchange who can assist you with your sewing questions and projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Children" group

The Children's Museum at Saratoga Presents: Kids Who Code!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

[Ages 5-11] This unique program uses hands-on activities to teach the fundamentals of coding and learn about binary code, computational thinking, algorithms, and processing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] This unique program uses hands-on activities to teach the fundamentals of coding and learn about binary code, computational thinking, algorithms, and processing.

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Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bridgerton Trivia and Tea

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Dearest Reader, It is time to spill the tea!

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

Dearest Reader, It is time to spill the tea!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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.

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

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Tabling Area 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: Tabling Area
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. 

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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:

Upcoming
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:

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room 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:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Buddies

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

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

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

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

Bleecker Scavenger Hunt: Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
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: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: 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.

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, February 7, 2026 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!

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

WMHT Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Series - The Librarians

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Community Event, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For adults] Each month, from February to May 2026, join us for a new 1-hour documentary film screening followed by a moderated community conversation organized by WMHT. All films will eventually air on PBS's Independent Lens. 

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

[For adults] Each month, from February to May 2026, join us for a new 1-hour documentary film screening followed by a moderated community conversation organized by WMHT. All films will eventually air on PBS's Independent Lens. 

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

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Tabling Area 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: Tabling Area
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Artists Unite!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

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

Art After Dark: Decoupage Decor

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Decoupage is the art of decorating an object gluing paper cut outs, magazine scraps, and other ephemera to a surface.

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

Decoupage is the art of decorating an object gluing paper cut outs, magazine scraps, and other ephemera to a surface.

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
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, Workshop
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For 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: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Children" group

"I Heart You" Valentine's Day Crafts

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

[Ages 5-11] It's almost Valentine's Day! Come join us for an afternoon of crafting with hearts, doilies, and tons of red and pink paper to make something for those special someones in your life.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] It's almost Valentine's Day! Come join us for an afternoon of crafting with hearts, doilies, and tons of red and pink paper to make something for those special someones in your life.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Date Night at the Pine Hills Branch

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

[For adults] Celebrate St. Valentine's Day by taking your friend or loved one on a charming evening date to the Pine Hills Branch! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

[For adults] Celebrate St. Valentine's Day by taking your friend or loved one on a charming evening date to the Pine Hills Branch! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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.

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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:

Upcoming
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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