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Yarn Over and Yap @Howe

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
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 some relaxing music.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
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 some relaxing music.

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

Wintertainment at APL!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath

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

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath

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 "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, December 30, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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 "Older Adults" group

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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.

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

Wintertainment at APL!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath

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

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath

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.

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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 "All Ages" group

Delaware Community Puzzle (Month-Long)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Contribute to our second community puzzle throughout January.  Just stop by the library and grab a piece to design any way you want.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Contribute to our second community puzzle throughout January.  Just stop by the library and grab a piece to design any way you want.

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, January 2, 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?

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, January 2, 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!

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

1st Saturday for Families: Crafty New Year!

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[For children 0-10 and their caregivers.] January is International Creativity Month, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

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

[For children 0-10 and their caregivers.] January is International Creativity Month, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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 "Tween/Teen" group

Artists Unite!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

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

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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 "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, January 6, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Sewing Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn to sew! This class is hosted by Stitch Exchange. Newly arrived immigrants volunteer as sewing instructors and assist you with your sewing projects while practicing their English language skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to sew! This class is hosted by Stitch Exchange. Newly arrived immigrants volunteer as sewing instructors and assist you with your sewing projects while practicing their English language skills.

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, January 6, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Yarn Over and Yap @ Delaware

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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, January 7, 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.