Event List

[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...

[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...

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

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...

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 ...

[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...

[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...

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...

[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. ...

[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....

[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...

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

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 ...

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

[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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Join us to make and paint ornaments for the holidays!

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

[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...

[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...

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.

[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.