Event List

[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!

Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

This one-of-a-kind challenge will test your skills with rubber chicken finger slingshots. Aim for our special board & the person with the highest score wins! No registration necessary.

Are you captivated by the elegant look of stained glass? Join us to create your own faux stained glass wall art. Learn how to turn everyday materials, like cardboard and foil, into a stunning masterpiece full of vibrant colors and sharp shapes.

[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.

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] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

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:

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

Bored? No, board!

Pick a board game from our extensive collection to play with your friends! Play a classic like Connect-4, Uno, or Sorry, or learn something new like Ticket to Ride or Dixit!

Who will win? Play to find out!

[For Ages 4-8] Make Your Own Pride Flag! Did you know that it's not just a rainbow and that every color on it has its own meaning?

Join us for a fun program for kids and their caretakers that uses images from library books and creates moves inspired by dance from around the world. There will be movement, acting and vocalization to create playful stories together.

[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!

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! 

Do you need assistance with your resume? Our staff is pleased to offer a 1-on-1 resume assistance program. This program is designed to help you reach any career/employment goals.

[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!

Managing finances can be challenging, so Albany Public Library and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are bringing you a four-part series on taking control of your finances.

Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers.

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!

[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.