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Book Buddies

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

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

Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and the Albany Public Library invite you to participate in a four-session online group reading and discussi...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and the Albany Public Library invite you to participate in a four-session online group reading and discussion series.

This event is in the "Children" group.

My First Book Club at Bach

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own. Each meeting you will find a welc...

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Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own. 

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

Page Turners: "Stuntboy, In the Meantime" by Jason Reynolds

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, May's book selection is&nb...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Book Club Before Dinner

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.Title for May 13th: "Arsenic and...

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for May 13th: "Arsenic and adobo" by Mia P. Manansala

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults]Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. May 13: Arcadia by Lauren GroffIf you would like to reserve a copy of this month'...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For Adults]
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. 

May 13: Arcadia by Lauren Groff

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and exper...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club, Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join me for a fun evening hour of discussing "The Hamilton Affair" by Elizabeth Cobbs. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Revolution, and featuring a cast of le...

Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join me for a fun evening hour of discussing "The Hamilton Affair" by Elizabeth Cobbs. 

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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

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

Teen Animanga Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Come celebrate and share your love of anime and manga with other teens while snacking on Pocky.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Movie, Other
Event Details:

[Teens] Come celebrate and share your love of anime and manga with other teens while snacking on Pocky.

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

Personal Growth Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal growth and wellness. The monthly gro...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal growth and wellness.

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

My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from Storytime and are starting to read more on their own. This book club helps children ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from Storytime and are starting to read more on their own.

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 "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: Better The Blood by Michael Bennett

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom prog...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.

**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The APL Family Book Club

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Read this quarter's book before our meeting and join us for a fun discussion!Reading alone can be such a bore so why not read together as a family?This book club is focu...

Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[All Ages] Read this quarter's book before our meeting and join us for a fun discussion!
Reading alone can be such a bore so why not read together as a family?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Book Club Before Dinner

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.Title for May 13th: "Arsenic and...

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for May 13th: "Arsenic and adobo" by Mia P. Manansala

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults]Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. June 10: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardIf you would like to reserve a copy o...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For Adults]
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. 

June 10: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

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

Page Turners: "Aniana del Mar Jumps In" by Jasminne Mendez

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting. To celebrate all of you joining us each month this school year, we'll be having our IN-PERSON, end-of-year pizza ...

Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

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

Panel By Panel

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Join us at Bach as we start this book club exploring the diverse and wild world of graphic novels!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at Bach as we start this book club exploring the diverse and wild world of graphic novels!