Event List

[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...

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff. Each week will feature a fun activity, art pro...

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Come learn with us as we weave our way through the wonderful world of fabric arts with tapestry weaving by learning on a Cardboard loom! 

[for ages 6-14] 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 an...

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of ea...

[Ages 11-17] Take your creativity to the library and  choose from a variety of artistic mediums, incluing sharpie art, zines, watercolor, collage, and others.The program will ...

[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...

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

[Ages 11+] Come join us as we create mounted faux taxidermy insects! Please note: the craft needs to be sealed, so the final product must be picked up on a different date. Registra...

[Ages 4+] Come take our LEGO challenge and solve a simple engineering problem in the first half hour. Then, use your imagination and free play with our LEGO sets for the second hal...

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM! This week, inspired by botanist, Janaki Ammal, we will explore if everyday plants c...

[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...

[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...

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff. Each week will feature a fun activity, art pro...

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

[14+] Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and join us for what is sure to be a radical time as we welcome New York State Library's Elizabeth Jakubowski for a presentation and worksh...

[14+] Join us, and local jewelry maker, Maya Alexandra, as we craft a one-of-a-kind gift for the wonderful maternal figures in our lives. Whether you’re a seasoned jewelry mak...

[All Ages] As part of Free Comic Book Day, participants will learn about the exciting world of zines and self-publishing. After a short presentation, participants can take advantag...

Curiosity Club:  Children and cats see it- this is not just a box!  Explore the possibilities of everything that cardboard cube can be.  We will supply the boxes, ki...

[For ages 6-14] 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 an...

[Adults 18+] Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you design and unwind.This mont...