Name: 1st Saturday for Families: Jazz at the Library!
Start: 2025-04-05T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-05T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Washington: Community Room

1st Saturday for Families: Jazz at the Library!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Music

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Time to get jazzy at the library! Did you know that April is National Jazz Appreciation Month? Jazz Appreciation Month (or JAM) was created...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Music

Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Time to get jazzy at the library! Did you know that April is National Jazz Appreciation Month?

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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!

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Howe: Children's Room at Howe

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

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: Howe

Room: Howe: Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool

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!

Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Programming Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. After...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime

Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Programming Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Bach: Community Room at Bach

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!

Library Branch: Bach

Room: Bach: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!

Playdough Playtime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine moto...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill

Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine motor skills and having fun in the process!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Howe: Children's Room at Howe

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Howe

Room: Howe: Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

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.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware

Program Type:

Growing Readers

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 Do...

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Growing Readers

Event Details:

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Bach: Community Room at Bach

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach

Room: Bach: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime

Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

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.

Storytime & Play

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Delaware: Community Room at Delaware

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap...

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime

Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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.

Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime

Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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!

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers.And after storytime, sign ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

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, where we're Growing Readers.

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Howe: Children's Room at Howe

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

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: Howe

Room: Howe: Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool

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!

Eggs & Chicks in the Library!

All Day 4/14 - 4/19

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Event Details:

[For ages 4-14.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chic...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

[For ages 4-14.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!).

Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Programming Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. After...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime

Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Programming Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Bach: Community Room at Bach

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!

Library Branch: Bach

Room: Bach: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!

Art in April!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Event Details:

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!Monday, 4/14: Tissue Paper UmbrellasTuesday, 4...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Services Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Event Details:

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

Meet a Hen & Rooster

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Event Details:

[For ages 4-14.] Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the library! Meet a hen and a rooster, and learn how to take care of eggs as they grow chicks, with George Steele.&nb...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Services Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

[For ages 4-14.] Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the library! Meet a hen and a rooster, and learn how to take care of eggs as they grow chicks, with George Steele.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Howe: Children's Room at Howe

Program Type:

Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Howe

Room: Howe: Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

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.

Art in April!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Event Details:

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!Monday, 4/14: Tissue Paper UmbrellasTuesday, 4...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Services Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Event Details:

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware

Program Type:

Growing Readers

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 Do...

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Growing Readers

Event Details:

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

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