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Resume Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

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Accommodations

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

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

Abstract Collage with Fabric and Recyclables

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Explore abstract collage using pieces of fabric, ribbons and cardboard and other recyclables to make dynamic, colorful abstract collages. We will work with color, shape and texture to create engaging, vibrant pieces.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore abstract collage using pieces of fabric, ribbons and cardboard and other recyclables to make dynamic, colorful abstract collages. We will work with color, shape and texture to create engaging, vibrant pieces.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an Author Talk with Jessica Treadway, Albany native & child patron of the Pine Hills Branch, discusses & reads from her short story collection, I Felt My Life with Both My Hands.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us for an Author Talk with Jessica Treadway, Albany native & child patron of the Pine Hills Branch, discusses & reads from her short story collection, I Felt My Life with Both My Hands.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

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

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

LEGO Build Night

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Make your own Mini Beaded Plants!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate spring with a craft inspired by the Albany Tulip Festival. Participants will learn how to create a beaded plant using wire and colorful glass beads.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with a craft inspired by the Albany Tulip Festival. Participants will learn how to create a beaded plant using wire and colorful glass beads.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Big Feels: A Mental Health Book Talk

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[for ages 5+ and their caregivers] For Mental Health Awareness month, join us in collaboration with Noteworthy Resources for a book talk and resources about mental health.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[for ages 5+ and their caregivers] For Mental Health Awareness month, join us in collaboration with Noteworthy Resources for a book talk and resources about mental health.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Yarn Over and Yap @ Delaware

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy a movie. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy a movie. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Albany Public Library Board of Trustees - Meet The Candidates Forum

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet the candidates who are running for the open seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

Meet the candidates who are running for the open seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

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

Baby Bounce Storytime: ASL Edition

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for a special Baby Bounce as we honor Deaf Awareness Week through fun songs and short books as we introduce your baby to storytime! 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for a special Baby Bounce as we honor Deaf Awareness Week through fun songs and short books as we introduce your baby to storytime! 

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 "Preschool" group

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Note: We have 3 very special storytimes planned!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Note: We have 3 very special storytimes planned!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime & Play

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

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

Pokémon GO! Lunchtime Lures @ the Library

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Delaware: Front Courtyard at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults

Lunchtime Lures are back! Stop, walk or drive by the library between 12 & 1 and benefit from a lure placed on our Tree of Iron sculpture Poké Stop behind the library! And did you know we're a gym?

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Front Courtyard
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Lunchtime Lures are back! Stop, walk or drive by the library between 12 & 1 and benefit from a lure placed on our Tree of Iron sculpture Poké Stop behind the library! And did you know we're a gym?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Mother's Day Cards

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:15pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Reference at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Come to Howe to make a lovely Mother's Day card to tell your mother or other caregiver in your life how much you care. Ask for the card base at the desk!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Reference
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to Howe to make a lovely Mother's Day card to tell your mother or other caregiver in your life how much you care. Ask for the card base at the desk!

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.

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

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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