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Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Library Winter and Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Reference at Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Explore the Howe Branch Library to find items and materials that fit within a winter and/or holiday theme, and win a prize if you find something for each category! 

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Reference
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the Howe Branch Library to find items and materials that fit within a winter and/or holiday theme, and win a prize if you find something for each category! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Manga Cafe

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living: The Epicurean Way

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

In this talk, we will discover the ancient philosophy of Epicureanism, exploring how to cultivate happiness, friendship, and a life well-lived.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this talk, we will discover the ancient philosophy of Epicureanism, exploring how to cultivate happiness, friendship, and a life well-lived.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of D&D dice

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Star Trek Trivia

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adults

How well do you know your Star Trek? Join us for a friendly game of trivia. The winner will receive a basket of Star Trek-themed items. Registration is necessary.  Call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

How well do you know your Star Trek? Join us for a friendly game of trivia. The winner will receive a basket of Star Trek-themed items. Registration is necessary.  Call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

What is the Nature of Love?

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults

All of us have said that we love another person (or a pet, or our hobby, or ice cream). But what is really meant by “love?” Is love a recognition of virtue in another? Or is it a bestowal of value? Is love rational and can it be justified?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All of us have said that we love another person (or a pet, or our hobby, or ice cream). But what is really meant by “love?” Is love a recognition of virtue in another? Or is it a bestowal of value? Is love rational and can it be justified?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of manga anime character

Manga Cafe

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living: The Stoic Path

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

In this talk, we will explore the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, discovering how to live a resilient, virtuous, and purposeful life.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this talk, we will explore the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, discovering how to live a resilient, virtuous, and purposeful life.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Star Trek Trivia

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adults

How well do you know your Star Trek? Join us for a friendly game of trivia. The winner will receive a basket of Star Trek-themed items. Registration is necessary.  Call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

How well do you know your Star Trek? Join us for a friendly game of trivia. The winner will receive a basket of Star Trek-themed items. Registration is necessary.  Call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Magic with Melvin the Magnificent!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

[Ages 5-12] Be amazed! Come to an interactive magic show with Melvin the Magnificent and his furry assistant!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Be amazed! Come to an interactive magic show with Melvin the Magnificent and his furry assistant!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of D&D dice

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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