This event is in the "Preschool" group Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
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 Creepy Painting Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults (11-18+) Come to Howe and make Creepy Paintings! And Listen to Fun Creepy Songs as we count down to Halloween! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 25 2025 Sat Creepy Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm Howe Upcoming Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: (11-18+) Come to Howe and make Creepy Paintings! And Listen to Fun Creepy Songs as we count down to Halloween!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Composting: Simple Science, Hands-On Techniques & Community Solutions Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Are you intrigued by composting but not sure where to begin? Maybe you're already experienced yet eager to discover new approaches. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Cancelled Composting: Simple Science, Hands-On Techniques & Community Solutions 2:00pm–3:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Are you intrigued by composting but not sure where to begin? Maybe you're already experienced yet eager to discover new approaches. 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 I'm with the Banned Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 26 2025 Sun I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Adults" group Full Moon Paranormal Investigators Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults [Ages 18+] Have you ever wondered what it’s like to investigate a haunted location? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 26 2025 Sun Full Moon Paranormal Investigators 2:00pm–3:30pm Delaware Upcoming Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 18+] Have you ever wondered what it’s like to investigate a haunted location?
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 27 2025 Mon I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool [For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play! 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 This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tech Help Monday, October 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 [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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Tech Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Delaware Upcoming Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Reference Area Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Monday Gentle Movement Group Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Virtual/ Online Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Gentle Movement Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Howe Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Older Adults The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End.
This event is in the "Adults" group Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class Monday, October 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 [For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class 2:30pm–4:00pm Howe 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, October 27, 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 27 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, October 27, 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 Oct 27 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Yarn Over and Yap @Howe Monday, October 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe 5:30pm–6:30pm Howe 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Make Your Own Candle Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Make your own container candle with soy wax, colored dyes, and optional essential oils. A perfect DIY craft for when the weather gets darker and chilly. Bring in a special small container (4-8oz) if you would like to. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Make Your Own Candle 6:00pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Make your own container candle with soy wax, colored dyes, and optional essential oils. A perfect DIY craft for when the weather gets darker and chilly. Bring in a special small container (4-8oz) if you would like to. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Movie-Craft Mashup: Smurfs (2025) Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Movie Age Group: All Ages [For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft! Rating: PG. Runtime: 90 minutes. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Movie-Craft Mashup: Smurfs (2025) 6:00pm–7:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: [For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft! Rating: PG. Runtime: 90 minutes.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 28 2025 Tue I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 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 Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners Tuesday, October 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 [For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners 10:30am–12:00pm Pine Hills 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. 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 All Abilities Social Group Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Adults] Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue All Abilities Social Group 12:00pm–2:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly Event Details: [Adults] Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.
This event is in the "Adults" group Resume Workshop Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop Age Group: Adults Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Resume Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.