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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.  Walk-ins are also welcome! For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.  Walk-ins are also welcome! For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable cl...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Chair Yoga with Nikki B. Rogers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

A warm and gentle chair yoga program with Nikki B Rogers - Let’s keep moving through the chilly weather, together!This class will share a movement practice that you can repeat at h...

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Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

A warm and gentle chair yoga program with Nikki B Rogers - Let’s keep moving through the chilly weather, together!

This class will share a movement practice that you can repeat at home, in office or anywhere you can take a seat.

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

Tai Chi for Balance and Energy

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and flexibility they can enable. 

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: 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 "Adults" group.

Moon Space: Breastfeeding support group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris. Whether you are pregnant or you have been chest/breastfeeding for many months, come join us in commun...

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Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris.

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable cl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NNORC Nurse

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable cl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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. 

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable cl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle,  walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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. 

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.