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Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[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 Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Study Room 1 at Howe
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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. 5)

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Study Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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. 5)

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Sunset Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

The Afterschool Club at the Pine Hills Branch

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

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Play for Peace

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Join us for a cross-cultural, inclusive playdate, including storytime and crafts! We'll have fun together in this special program for ...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Join us for a cross-cultural, inclusive playdate, including storytime and crafts! We'll have fun together in this special program for all children. No registration required.

Review of City of Albany Assessment Records - By Appointment Only

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In 2024, the City has completed a reassessment of all real property values. These sessions will provide an opportunity to review Assessment records and file a complaint protesting&...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

In 2024, the City has completed a reassessment of all real property values. These sessions will provide an opportunity to review Assessment records and file a complaint protesting  the proposed market value of property.

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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[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.

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Page Turners: "Starfish" by Lisa Fipps

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 10-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, May's book selection is...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 10-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, May's book selection is Starfish by Lisa Fipps.

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Storytime at North Albany

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Please join us in the Large Meeting Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Please join us in the Large Meeting Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

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Toddler Storytime at the Washington Ave. Branch

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver.

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.

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Toddler Play & Grow at the Washington Ave. Branch

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

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

[For ages 1-4] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

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Stitch Angels

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] 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...

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

[For ages 18+] 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?

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Teen Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts! 

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts! 

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Super Smash Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
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 enoug...

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Other
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!

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The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

Zen Doodling

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Learn a new skill and practice mindfulness with Zen doodling! Join us as we learn various Zen doodling techniques.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Learn a new skill and practice mindfulness with Zen doodling! Join us as we learn various Zen doodling techniques.  No registration required.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

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

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Toddler Storytime at Pine Hills

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

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English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

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.

All Abilities Social Group

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, karaoke, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll hav...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

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

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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older...

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] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

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FFAPL Author Talk

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as author, Susan Oringel discusses and reads from her book, Carnevale, a journey of trudging steps through grief back toward living.

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

Join us as author, Susan Oringel discusses and reads from her book, Carnevale, a journey of trudging steps through grief back toward living.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Learning Lab A at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.