This event is in the "Children" group Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children 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) 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 Photo Collage and Decoupage Class Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Adults In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Photo Collage and Decoupage Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Bach Waitlist Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.
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, September 23, 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! 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 Sep 23 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group The Arbornauts Space Club Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your local library! Through crafts, experiments, presentations and more, we will learn about the vast universe we inhabit. Expand your knowledge and hang out with fellow outer-space lovers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed The Arbornauts Space Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your local library! Through crafts, experiments, presentations and more, we will learn about the vast universe we inhabit. Expand your knowledge and hang out with fellow outer-space lovers.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Watercolor Workshop Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Adults 18+] Explore different watercolor methods and how they can be applied to a wide variety of subjects. In the first portion of the program, your instructor will focus on a specific technique unique to watercolor. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Watercolor Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Open Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: [Adults 18+] Explore different watercolor methods and how they can be applied to a wide variety of subjects. In the first portion of the program, your instructor will focus on a specific technique unique to watercolor.
This event is in the "Children" group Book Buddies Thursday, September 25, 2025 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 recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 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 recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home.
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, September 25, 2025 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 Sep 25 2025 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 25 2025 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, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, 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 at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.
This event is in the "Children" group Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children 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) 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 All Ages LEGO Club Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: All Ages 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 each month. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 29 2025 Mon All Ages LEGO Club 4:30pm–5:30pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: 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 each month.
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, September 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! 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Multiplayer! Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Tween/Teen Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Multiplayer! 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group LEGO Build Night Tuesday, September 30, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue LEGO Build Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Bigfoot, Mothman, & Champie – Oh My! Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [Ages 7-11] Join the Children's Museum at Saratoga and explore the mysterious world of cryptozoology and help investigate a new cryptid right in the Capital Region! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Bigfoot, Mothman, & Champie – Oh My! 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-11] Join the Children's Museum at Saratoga and explore the mysterious world of cryptozoology and help investigate a new cryptid right in the Capital Region!
Yom Kippur All Day Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Closing Oct 2 2025 Thu Closing Yom Kippur All Day 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 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! Saturday, October 4, 2025 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 ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, and we're celebrating by bringing an Albany Fire Department truck to the library! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, and we're celebrating by bringing an Albany Fire Department truck to the library!
Growing Readers: Duck, Duck, Bubbles! Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM [0-5] Join us for a good time at our Growing Readers Ducks and Bubbles Party!After we read some fun bathtime stories, children will have the chance to play duck themed activities, play with bubbles, and create bubbles of their own. Open Register Now Registration Required Oct 5 2025 Sun Growing Readers: Duck, Duck, Bubbles! 2:00pm–3:30pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: [0-5] Join us for a good time at our Growing Readers Ducks and Bubbles Party!After we read some fun bathtime stories, children will have the chance to play duck themed activities, play with bubbles, and create bubbles of their own.
This event is in the "Children" group Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children 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) 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, October 7, 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! 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 Oct 7 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sewing Group Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Sewing Group 4:30pm–5:30pm Howe Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Book Buddies Thursday, October 9, 2025 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 recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 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 recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Off Book: An APL Drama Club Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Preschool, Children LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you.
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, October 9, 2025 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 Oct 9 2025 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 9 2025 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, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, 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 at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.