Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day. Closing Apr 23 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Blackout Poetry All Day 4/24 - 4/30 Pine Hills: Teen Area at Pine Hills Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tween/Teen [Ages 11-17] Sometimes to read between the lines, you have to make the lines yourself! April is National Poetry Month, and blackout poetry is the art of marking out blocks of words and leaving only the words you want to tell a new story. View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 - 30 2026 Blackout Poetry All Day 4/24–4/30 Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Teen Area Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: [Ages 11-17] Sometimes to read between the lines, you have to make the lines yourself! April is National Poetry Month, and blackout poetry is the art of marking out blocks of words and leaving only the words you want to tell a new story. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Stories and Glow at North Albany Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no more! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Stories and Glow at North Albany 10:30am–11:30am North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Event Details: (Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no more! 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 Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Toddler 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 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! 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 Everyday English for Newcomer Adults Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults [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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities. 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 Stitch Angels Friday, April 24, 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? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Stitch Angels 12:30pm–2:30pm Delaware 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, April 24, 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! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Teen Fridays 3:00pm–4:30pm North Albany 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 "Tween/Teen" group The Gaming Zone Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen [For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 2026 Fri The Gaming Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Super Smash Fridays Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen [For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers! 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 After School Tutoring (Grades K-12) Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 1 at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Tutoring Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 2026 Fri After School Tutoring (Grades K-12) 4:00pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 1 Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Tutoring Event Details: Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group After School Tutoring (Grades K-12) Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills Program Type: Tutoring Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 24 2026 Fri After School Tutoring (Grades K-12) 4:00pm–5:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1 Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Tutoring Event Details: Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep. 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 My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Upcoming Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! 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 Homebuyer Fair Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Community Event, Workshop Age Group: Adults [For Adults] Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Homebuyer Fair 10:00am–1:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event, Workshop Event Details: [For Adults] Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home. 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 Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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 This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children 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! 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 Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool, Children 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, where we're Growing Readers. 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 Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch Saturday, April 25, 2026 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 Apr 25 2026 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! 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 "Tween/Teen" group Game On Saturday! Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Tween/Teen [For ages 9-17] Did you miss out on Game zone on Friday? Well come Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends on Game on Saturday! View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Game On Saturday! 2:00pm–3:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For ages 9-17] Did you miss out on Game zone on Friday? Well come Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends on Game on Saturday! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch Monday, April 27, 2026 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 Apr 27 2026 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) 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 Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play Monday, April 27, 2026 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 Apr 27 2026 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, April 27, 2026 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 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 Apr 27 2026 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: 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. 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 Sunbeam Storytime Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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 Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class Monday, April 27, 2026 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 Apr 27 2026 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Artists Unite! Monday, April 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Artists Unite! 4:00pm–5:00pm Pine Hills 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, April 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 27 2026 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: 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.