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Library Closed

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Get Caught Reading at Pine Hills

All Day 5/26 - 5/31
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Other
Age Group:
Children

[Ages 4-13] May is Get Caught Reading Month! Pssst...hey...if you get caught reading at the Pine Hills branch this May, I heard you might earn a small prize...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Other
Event Details:

[Ages 4-13] May is Get Caught Reading Month! Pssst...hey...if you get caught reading at the Pine Hills branch this May, I heard you might earn a small prize...

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Zero Screens, Tons of Fun!

All Day 5/26 - 6/18
Howe: Teen Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Teen Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Other
Event Details:

Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

Star Trek Trivia & Chat: TNG, DS9 & More!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Bring your wealth of Star Trek knowledge for a friendly game of fresh, new trivia. This session will mostly focus on digging deeper into Deep Space Nine-- but may also incorporate photos & clips from across all Star Trek series.

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

Bring your wealth of Star Trek knowledge for a friendly game of fresh, new trivia. This session will mostly focus on digging deeper into Deep Space Nine-- but may also incorporate photos & clips from across all Star Trek series.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.

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Manga Cafe

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Bubbles: Pre-K Edition

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

After Storytime, it's a special outdoor Bubble Party! (weather-permitting). No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

After Storytime, it's a special outdoor Bubble Party! (weather-permitting). No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of manga anime character

I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bubble Day!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

It's bubble day! This event will partially be held outside (weather-permitting).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's bubble day! This event will partially be held outside (weather-permitting).

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library Closed

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

The Library is Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.

photo of hand with chess piece

Zero Screens, Tons of Fun!

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
Howe: Teen Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Teen Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Other
Event Details:

Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, June 24, 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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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as practical info, such as the stages and risk factors of both. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as practical info, such as the stages and risk factors of both. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Star Trek Trivia & Chat: Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds & More!

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Bring your wealth of Star Trek knowledge for a friendly game of fresh, new trivia.

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

Bring your wealth of Star Trek knowledge for a friendly game of fresh, new trivia.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library Closed

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

The Library is Closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, July 8, 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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Deal Me A Story!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Virtual/Online, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

(5+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of characters might play out in certain situations? Well, this might be the program for you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Virtual/Online, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

(5+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of characters might play out in certain situations? Well, this might be the program for you.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, August 5, 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.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, August 19, 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.