This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tai Chi for Daily Life – Relaxed Movement for Energy and Balance in Mind and Body Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Learn the gentle, coordinated, and relaxing movements of this short Tai Chi program designed by Dr. Paul Lam, a tai chi master and physician. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Tai Chi for Daily Life – Relaxed Movement for Energy and Balance in Mind and Body 1:00pm–2:00pm Pine Hills Open Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: [Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Learn the gentle, coordinated, and relaxing movements of this short Tai Chi program designed by Dr. Paul Lam, a tai chi master and physician. 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-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills 2:00pm–2:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required Event Details: [Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: 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-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills 3:00pm–3:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required Event Details: [Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: 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 Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Adults, Older Adults The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–4:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor Age Group: Adults, Older 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 Book Buddies Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu 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, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. 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 Crafternoons: Trinket boxes Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! In May we are making Flower Fans and Trinket Boxes. In June we are making Paper Bag Ice Cream Cones and Paper Castles. Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 21 2026 Thu Crafternoons: Trinket boxes 4:00pm–5:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly Event Details: Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! In May we are making Flower Fans and Trinket Boxes. In June we are making Paper Bag Ice Cream Cones and Paper Castles. Supplies are limited. 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 K-Pop Photocard Decorating Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults Celebrate BTS on tour or show off your favorite Huntrix member with this photocard decorating program. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu K-Pop Photocard Decorating 4:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Open Library Branch: Washington Avenue Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate BTS on tour or show off your favorite Huntrix member with this photocard decorating program. 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 Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Makerspace and start (or finish) something! View Details 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 May 21 2026 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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 Makerspace and start (or finish) something! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool [For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group May 22 2026 Fri Toddler 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, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more! 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 Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 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 This event is in the "Older Adults" group Stitch Angels Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Stitch Angels 12:30pm–2:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments? Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Teen Fridays Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 22 2026 Fri Teen Fridays 3:00pm–4:30pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more! 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 This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Busy Builders Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 22 2026 Fri Busy Builders 3:30pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group The Gaming Zone Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen [For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 22 2026 Fri The Gaming Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Super Smash Fridays Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen [For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 22 2026 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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 May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 5/23–5/25 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Eggs & Chicks in the Library! All Day 5/26 - 5/30 Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [For ages 4-17.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!). View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 26 - 30 2026 Eggs & Chicks in the Library! All Day 5/26–5/30 Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 4-17.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!). Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group 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... View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 26 - 31 2026 Get Caught Reading at Pine Hills All Day 5/26–5/31 Pine Hills 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May-Jun 2026 Zero Screens, Tons of Fun! All Day 5/26–6/18 Howe 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 26 2026 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! 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 Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 26 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults [For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners 10:30am–12:00pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: [For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. 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 All Abilities Social Group Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue All Abilities Social Group 12:00pm–2:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly Event Details: Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... 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.