This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Event Details: [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play! This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am - 11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Tech Help Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: [Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register... Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Tech Help 12:00pm - 12:30pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Reference Area Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: [Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: [For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process. Students will learn about t... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class 2:30pm - 4:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: [For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Event Details: [For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gad... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginning Crochet: Flower Coasters Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of flower shaped coasters. No crochet experience needed.Ge... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Beginning Crochet: Flower Coasters 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of flower shaped coasters. No crochet experience needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder, by Anthony Horowitz Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Virtual/ Online Program Type: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder, by Anthony Horowitz 6:30pm - 7:45pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get... This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:30pm - 3:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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 of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
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... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Reading with Rocket! 3:30pm - 4:00pm Delaware 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. Book Buddies Tuesday, January 7, 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Book Buddies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills 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. Winter Scene Mason Jar Craft Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come and make a winter mason jar scene with Ms. Virginia! With chilly days and long nights still stretching out before us, brighten your home with a cozy little decoration complete... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Winter Scene Mason Jar Craft 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Come and make a winter mason jar scene with Ms. Virginia! With chilly days and long nights still stretching out before us, brighten your home with a cozy little decoration complete with miniature deer, trees and glitter snow.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Yarn Over and Yap Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Adults, Older Adults 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. This ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Yarn Over and Yap 6:00pm - 7:30pm Delaware 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Pajama Storytime Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children 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! This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Bach 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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Baby Bounce Storytime Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Event Details: [Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to sta... This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Baby Bounce Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool 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. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am - 11:30am Washington Avenue 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Lunchtime Lure Modules @ the Library: Pokémon Go! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: [All Ages] The library will place Lure Modules at the Tree of Iron sculpture Poke Stop behind the library on Wednesdays in January. Stop by on your lunch & catch some Pok... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Lunchtime Lure Modules @ the Library: Pokémon Go! 12:30pm - 1:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [All Ages] The library will place Lure Modules at the Tree of Iron sculpture Poke Stop behind the library on Wednesdays in January. Stop by on your lunch & catch some Pokémon! And did you know that we're also a Pokémon Go gym?
This event is in the "Older Adults" group. One Stitch at a Time Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Older Adults 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 ... This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed One Stitch at a Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Coffee and a Movie Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Event Details: [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 ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Coffee and a Movie 1:00pm - 3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: [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 be available to answer questions and provide information.
This event is in the "Children" group. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Presents: Kitchen Science! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: [Ages 5-11] In collaboration with the Children's Museum at Saratoga, participants will explore the three states of matter during this hands-on exploration using common kitchen ingr... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed The Children's Museum at Saratoga Presents: Kitchen Science! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: [Ages 5-11] In collaboration with the Children's Museum at Saratoga, participants will explore the three states of matter during this hands-on exploration using common kitchen ingredients.
This event is in the "Children" group. Fun @4! Construction Zone Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: [Ages 5-11] Join us for Fun@4! Come build with Legos and other construction games. You can use one of our challenge cards or free build. A great way to wind... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Fun @4! Construction Zone 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [Ages 5-11] Join us for Fun@4! Come build with Legos and other construction games. You can use one of our challenge cards or free build. A great way to wind down after school.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Gamers Unite! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen Event Details: [For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once... This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Baby Storytime Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby ... This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Tea & Adult Coloring Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: [Adults] Come celebrate National Hot Tea Month! Did you know that aside from water, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world? On any given day, more than one half of t... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Tea & Adult Coloring 12:15pm - 1:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: [Adults] Come celebrate National Hot Tea Month! Did you know that aside from water, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world?
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Résumé Assistance Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: [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... Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Résumé Assistance 1:00pm - 2:00pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Reference Area Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: [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 every Thursday between 1-2pm.