Event List

[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.

[Ages 5-11] It's almost Valentine's Day! Come join us for an afternoon of crafting with hearts, doilies, and tons of red and pink paper to make something for those special someones in your life.

Let's make a cute Valentines Day card, shaped like an elephant to give to someone special. It will even be able to stand up! 

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

In this talk, we will explore the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, discovering how to live a resilient, virtuous, and purposeful life.

[For adults] Celebrate St. Valentine's Day by taking your friend or loved one on a charming evening date to the Pine Hills Branch! 

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

Bored? No, board!

Play board games with your friends and family. We have classics like Chess and newer games like Ticket to Ride.

Who will win? Play and find out!

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

[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!

[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.

You had me at Rom Com: Trivia Night at Common Roots

APL is hosting Trivia Night at Common Roots to test your knowledge of rom-coms movies, we will be celebrating the diversity of love through rom-coms represented on the big screen. 

[For Adults and Teens ages 14+] Celia and Katie, aka The Sewing Sisters, can show you how to hem a pair of pants, sew a button and answer your other sewing questions. Please register and include your sewing questions under Special Not

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

In honor of Black History Month, February's book selection is Fast Pitch by Nic Stone.

How well do you know your Star Trek? Join us for a friendly game of trivia. The winner will receive a basket of Star Trek-themed items. Registration is necessary.  Call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online.

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

[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.

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?

Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!