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School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Rotunda at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Lobby at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Lobby
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Reference at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Reference
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

School's Out: Summer Reading Sign-ups

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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

Stomp, roar, and read on at our end to the school year Summer Reading kickoff! Join us by visiting any of our seven branches for cookies and craft!

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

Teen Fridays

Friday, June 26, 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

Busy Builders

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination.

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, June 26, 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! 

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, June 26, 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!

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

Pin It Proud!

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Come make Pride-themed buttons with us! We'll have the button maker out at the reference desk as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and rights.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Event Details:

Come make Pride-themed buttons with us! We'll have the button maker out at the reference desk as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and rights.

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

Chicken Flinging Challenge

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

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.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

LGBTQ+ Book Club

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

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 Graduation at the Pine Hills Branch

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[For Ages 0-5] Join us as we celebrate our Growing Readers who are heading off to kindergarten with their very own graduation celebration.

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 as we celebrate our Growing Readers who are heading off to kindergarten with their very own graduation celebration.

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

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[For ages 0-5] Join us for storytime, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Join us for storytime, 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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Celebration

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate the start of summer reading with us! 

We will have music, activities, summer treats...and more. 

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer reading with us! 

We will have music, activities, summer treats...and 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 "Preschool" group

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, June 27, 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!

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 "Adults" group

The Curious Mind: The African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery will be hosting a presentation to discuss the history of 14 sets of human remains found in an unmarked burial site in Menands, New York in 2005.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Representatives from the African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery will be hosting a presentation to discuss the history of 14 sets of human remains found in an unmarked burial site in Menands, New York in 2005.

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

Extreme Uno!

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Get ready for Uno - But extreme! Join us at the Howe Branch to play Uno with new twists and turns. For kids and teens.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for Uno - But extreme! Join us at the Howe Branch to play Uno with new twists and turns. For kids and teens.

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, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tech Help

Monday, June 29, 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
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.

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, June 29, 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! 

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

With Pen in Hand

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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