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Stitch Angels

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older 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, Older 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art at APL Opening Reception

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern Dec 6 - May 10, 2024Repeat Play brings together 9 artists who use repetitive shapes, marks, and colors to create systems and interrelatio...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[All Ages] Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern Dec 6 - May 10, 2024

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

1st Saturday for Families: Cookies & Crafts

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Spend your morning at the library enjoying tasty treats while creating a crafty gift for someone special.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Spend your morning at the library enjoying tasty treats while creating a crafty gift for someone special.

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...

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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 ...

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.

WMHT Presents "10 for Dinner"

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 3-5 and their Caregivers]   It's Margo's birthday party and she invites 10 guests for dinner.  Every guest shows up with some kind of surprise!  Join Barbara L...

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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

[Ages 3-5 and their Caregivers]   It's Margo's birthday party and she invites 10 guests for dinner.  Every guest shows up with some kind of surprise!

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gad...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Melted Crayon Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who said crayons are just for kids? In this holiday craft for adults, we will be using old crayon shavings to decorate the inside of glass ornaments. The magic comes in when we app...

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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Who said crayons are just for kids? In this holiday craft for adults, we will be using old crayon shavings to decorate the inside of glass ornaments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint 'N Sip Plus: Postal Card Paint

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month. This time, we will paint on Postal card holiday. ...

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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month. This time, we will paint on Postal card holiday

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Art for Preschoolers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects....

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects.   Come on in for some fine motor, sensory art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

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

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Pinecone Ornaments

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a colorful genuine pinecone ornament to decorate for the holidays or year 'round with Virginia M. These pinecone ornaments can be used as decorations for gifts, on a tree, or ...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make a colorful genuine pinecone ornament to decorate for the holidays or year 'round with Virginia M. These pinecone ornaments can be used as decorations for gifts, on a tree, or anywhere you'd like!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 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 0-5] 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 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

Wednesday, December 11, 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!

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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.

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

Make Your Own Suncatcher

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Make your own easy suncatcher using a mason jar lid. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

[Adults] Make your own easy suncatcher using a mason jar lid. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

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

Build Your Own Snowman!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season by building and decorating your own snowman! Kids can use Styrofoam balls to build a snowman and use beads, buttons, and markers to decorate their new ...

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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season by building and decorating your own snowman! Kids can use Styrofoam balls to build a snowman and use beads, buttons, and markers to decorate their new friend. 

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

Gingerbread Ornament Decorating

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Let's decorate a Gingerbread person ornament! Supplies are limited; register your child online or call 518-427-4300 ext 4. [Ages 5-11]

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Let's decorate a Gingerbread person ornament! Supplies are limited; register your child online or call 518-427-4300 ext 4. [Ages 5-11]

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Salt Dough Ornaments

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us to make and paint ornaments for the holidays!

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to make and paint ornaments for the holidays!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Animal Sock Puppets

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come make cute animal sock puppets for a friend, family member or yourself! 

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come make cute animal sock puppets for a friend, family member or yourself! 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Deep in the Swamp with WMHT

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Deep in the Swamp by Donna M. Bateman and make some crafts to take home!Registration is required as supplies a...

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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Deep in the Swamp by Donna M. Bateman and make some crafts to take home!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

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.

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Community Art

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.