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Just Keep Writing

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

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

Cosplay 101: Learn the tips, tricks and shortcuts to making a cosplay!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this is the place for you! Come to Howe to learn some tips and tricks that will help you on your cospla...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this is the place for you! Come to Howe to learn some tips and tricks that will help you on your cosplay journey. This is part of a series.

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

Turntable Takeover!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Music, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[for ages 5 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? JD Ultraslick from the Boys & Girls Club of Albany and Lyrcisim 101 will be here to give a workshop on tur...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Music, Workshop
Event Details:

[for ages 5 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? JD Ultraslick from the Boys & Girls Club of Albany and Lyrcisim 101 will be here to give a workshop on turtableism!

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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

Bubble Tea with Short and Stout Tea Lounge

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 12-17] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, you may have seen the rise of Bubble Tea over the years and wondered: What makes bubble tea bubble tea? Types of bubble tea and ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

[Ages 12-17] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, you may have seen the rise of Bubble Tea over the years and wondered: What makes bubble tea bubble tea? Types of bubble tea and add-ins? How to cook tapioca pearls?

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Age 11+] Join us for a block printing workshop with Opal Hexen, an artist and printmaker from Troy, NY. Their art features natural motifs and the macabre, lots of mushrooms, ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Age 11+] Join us for a block printing workshop with Opal Hexen, an artist and printmaker from Troy, NY. 

Their art features natural motifs and the macabre, lots of mushrooms, fruits, veggies, critters, bones and teeth. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Deal Me A Story!

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

(7+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of charters might play out in certain situ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

(7+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of charters might play out in certain situations? Well this might be the program for you.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Landscape Felt Ornaments

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Albany Public Library and embroidery teacher Chloe Whittaker for this fun winter-themed class! Using felt, participants will create beautiful winter landscapes w...

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join the Albany Public Library and embroidery teacher Chloe Whittaker for this fun winter-themed class! Using felt, participants will create beautiful winter landscapes which they will sew into ornaments or decorations for their home.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
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 close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Ho...

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 close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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

Cosplay 101: Learn the tips, tricks and shortcuts to making a cosplay!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this is the place for you! Come to Howe to learn some tips and tricks that will help you on your cospla...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this is the place for you! Come to Howe to learn some tips and tricks that will help you on your cosplay journey. This is part of a series.

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

Paper Hearts for the Holidays

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Delaware Branch for a fun Sunday afternoon craft. We will learn how to create woven paper hearts, a great holiday decoration. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or ...

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Delaware Branch for a fun Sunday afternoon craft. We will learn how to create woven paper hearts, a great holiday decoration. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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

Make A Simple Evergreen Wreath

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Weave It To Me: Loom Workshop with Albany Barn

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Join us for a loom workshop with Lori Kochanski from Albany Barn. During this workshop, you will learn firsthand how weaving on a loom works as you work as a group to cr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[All Ages] Join us for a loom workshop with Lori Kochanski from Albany Barn. During this workshop, you will learn firsthand how weaving on a loom works as you work as a group to create a piece that will be displayed in the library. 

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

Make A Simple Evergreen Wreath

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

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 on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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 close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

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 close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

New Year's Day

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