Event List

Come to Howe to make a lovely Father's Day card to tell your father or other caregiver in your life how much you care. Ask for the card base at the desk!

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

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!

Join us for an Illustrator Talk | Marcus Kwame Anderson, Deputy Director, Underground Railroad Education Center, discusses his most recent graphic novel, written with David Walker, Big Jim and the White Boy: An America

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

[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!

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

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

[For children ages 5-17.] Meet certified therapy dog, Duke! We'll learn all about what a therapy dog does, plus we'll get the chance to play games and read books to him!

[for ages 5 and up] Want to know more about skateboarding? From fingerboards to longboards and everything in between, join Miss Lindsey to watch skate videos & learn about skateboarding history, culture, and local resources.

[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.

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Use Morse code to place your initials on a rainbow beaded bracelet for a fun accessory to wear to the Pride parade! 

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Note: We have 3 very special storytimes planned!

Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

Lunchtime Lures are back! Stop, walk or drive by the library between 12 & 1 and benefit from a lure placed on our Tree of Iron sculpture Poké Stop behind the library! And did you know we're a gym?

Come to Howe to make a lovely Father's Day card to tell your father or other caregiver in your life how much you care. Ask for the card base at the desk!

[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.

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood.