Event List

[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 ...

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will ...

[Ages 6-10] Hello Bookmark Bunch! October is a great month for baseball and ghosts. We will be reading Ballpark Mysteries: The Black Cat Change-UP by A. Kelly. We'll talk about the...

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots o...

Come to Howe to learn about Fire Safety for you and your family from our local fire department! 

[Ages 11+] If you just got your first camera or are an avid photographer, come join our new all-skills welcome program as we will discuss the art and technique of Photography.Parti...

Join us at the Pine Hills branch of the Albany Public Library to explore the benefits of meditation. This course is designed for new and returning meditators looking to relax their...

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighbo...

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer! NNORC seniors ...

[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.

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions e...

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 4...

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:Computer basics - Mousing practice & Typing pract...

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:Computer basics - Mousing practice & Typing pract...

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch to meet Maribel Ramos Rodrigu...

[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

[For ages 11-17] Who's stronger, Goku, Naruto, or Sailor Moon? Watch and talk about anime while enjoying snacks at Washington Ave.

[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...

[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session in...

[Ages 18+] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, we will explore the brewing technique of Gong Fu Cha (Chinese) and ChadŌ (Japanese). Participants will have an opportunity to see ...

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? That is what is this. A chance to draw in with a group of people. Each week there will be a still life for inspiration. Canvas and...

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch. Ca...