Name: Gruff and Friends Family Storytime
Start: 2025-04-08T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-08T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

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.

Easter

All Day

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

Closing

Branches:

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 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.

Staff Development Day

All Day

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

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

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 will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

Jazz Appreciation Month Concert: MC^2

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

MC^2, made up of Melanie Chirignan on flute and Max Caplan on piano, will be performing with special guests Andy Hearn on drums and Dave Shoudy on bass. The program will include se...

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

MC^2, made up of Melanie Chirignan on flute and Max Caplan on piano, will be performing with special guests Andy Hearn on drums and Dave Shoudy on bass.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26

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

Closing

Branches:

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Get to Know Pinkster: Exploring Rhythms of the Diaspora

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe

Program Type:

Local History, Music, Workshop

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring Wes...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Howe

Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Local History, Music, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring West African and Caribbean diasporic music.

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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 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: 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!

Drag Queen Storytime with Noelle Diamond!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Music, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Event Details:

[For ages 0-10] What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy! Join special guest, Noelle Diamond, for a fun-filled hour o...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Music, Storytime

Event Details:

[For ages 0-10] What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy! Join special guest, Noelle Diamond, for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, a craft, and photos.

Art at APL Opening Reception

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

“Observing Place” June 6- Nov. 8, 2025In conjunction with “Compass Roses,” a show of artist-made maps on view at Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage College in the Fall of 2025, “Observ...

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Music

Event Details:

“Observing Place” June 6- Nov. 8, 2025

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