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All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Sewing Drop-In Sessions

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by the branch to meet experienced stitchers and embroiderers from Stitching Exchange who can assist you with your sewing questions and projects.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the branch to meet experienced stitchers and embroiderers from Stitching Exchange who can assist you with your sewing questions and projects.

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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. 

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Ask the Sewing Sisters

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Learning Lab A at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

[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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

[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

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Stitch Angels

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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?

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Teen Fridays

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

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

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Art & Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This event invites artists and crafters of all skill levels to bring their surplus supplies and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This event invites artists and crafters of all skill levels to bring their surplus supplies and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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 "Tween/Teen" group

Artists Unite!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
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)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

The Art Corner: Canvas Purse Print

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Paint your own stylish purse while smooth, soulful music sets the mood.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Paint your own stylish purse while smooth, soulful music sets the mood.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art After Dark: Figure Drawing

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Warm up your drawing hand and explore the fundamentals of figure drawing. We welcome a guest live model as our subject of focus. Supplies will be provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Warm up your drawing hand and explore the fundamentals of figure drawing. We welcome a guest live model as our subject of focus. Supplies will be provided. 

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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, January 13, 2026 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!

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

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

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Children" group

National Sticker Day!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

It's National Sticker Day! To celebrate, we'll decorate with sticker kits. Walk-ins welcome, while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's National Sticker Day! To celebrate, we'll decorate with sticker kits. Walk-ins welcome, while supplies last. 

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Journaling Journey: Bullet Journaling

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A new year means a new you -- it's the perfect time to start a new hobby or find your new organization method!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new year means a new you -- it's the perfect time to start a new hobby or find your new organization method!

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

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.