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Tech Help

Monday, January 27, 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
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. 

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Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, January 27, 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...

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.

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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.

Special LSC January 28th

An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with S...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

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 class

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

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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Thursday, January 30, 2025 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. 

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Friday, January 31, 2025 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
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. ...

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.

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Tech Help

Monday, February 3, 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
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. 

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Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 3, 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...

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.

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Mystery Book Club: The Murders in Great Diddling, by Katarin Bivald

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, 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
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, 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**

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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.

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

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 class

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

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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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. 

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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
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 5...

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.

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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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. 

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Friday, February 7, 2025 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
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. ...

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.

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Tech Help

Monday, February 10, 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
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. 

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Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 10, 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...

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.

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

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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.

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, February 11, 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.

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 class

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

photo of adults writing

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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. 

Community Art

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.