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Tech Help

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Study Room 2 at Delaware
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Nei...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Neighborhood Specialist.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

DIY Sensory Bottles

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] Come design your very own sensory bottle. Registration is necessary; supplies are limited. Call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] Come design your very own sensory bottle. Registration is necessary; supplies are limited. Call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online. 

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

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Play & Grow

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our ...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

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.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

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Résumé Assistance

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions e...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

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Stitch Angels

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

Zen Doodling

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Learn a new skill and practice mindfulness with Zen doodling! Join us as we learn various Zen doodling techniques.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Learn a new skill and practice mindfulness with Zen doodling! Join us as we learn various Zen doodling techniques.  No registration required.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
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 be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

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 be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

All Abilities Social Group

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

photo of multicolored blocks

Play & Grow

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our ...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

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.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie: Barbie

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Movie, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low and the movie will be family-friendly. Snacks included. This is a drop-in event that recurs on the last Wednesday of every month.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low and the movie will be family-friendly. Snacks included. This is a drop-in event that recurs on the last Wednesday of every month.

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Résumé Assistance

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions e...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

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Stitch Angels

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

photo of craft supplies

Duct Tape Crafting

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 11-18] Come craft with Duct Tape! No registration required; walk-ins welcome while supplies last.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 11-18] Come craft with Duct Tape! No registration required; walk-ins welcome while supplies last.

Historic Albany Foundation - Restoration Faire and Repair Cafe

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This year Historic Albany Foundation's traditional Restoration Faire with home restoration help is joined by the Capital Region Repair Cafe run by HAF's Tool Lending Library. Repai...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This year Historic Albany Foundation's traditional Restoration Faire with home restoration help is joined by the Capital Region Repair Cafe run by HAF's Tool Lending Library.

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Tech Help

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Study Room 2 at Delaware
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Nei...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Neighborhood Specialist.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.