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Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.  Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Do...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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

Anime Night

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 10-17] Join us for an exciting night of anime and snacks at the library!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[For ages 10-17] Join us for an exciting night of anime and snacks at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Book Club Before Dinner

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.Title for March 11th: The Person...

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for March 11th: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

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

Amazing Jumping Beans!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[ages 5-11] Have you ever seen beans that JUMP? Mexican jumping beans are found only in the remote mountains of Mexico, where they are known as a "brincador" or "hopper". At this p...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

[ages 5-11] Have you ever seen beans that JUMP? Mexican jumping beans are found only in the remote mountains of Mexico, where they are known as a "brincador" or "hopper".

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. April 8: In the Country of Men by Hisham MatarIf you would like to reserve ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For Adults] 

Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. 

April 8: In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry in Print

All Day
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a unique and immersive poetry-writing session at the library, where participants can unleash their creativity on a classic typewriter. Whether you're an experienced poe...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a unique and immersive poetry-writing session at the library, where participants can unleash their creativity on a classic typewriter.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[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 sta...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[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.

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

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

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

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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.

Storytime & Play

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Howe
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 5...

Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 5)

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

[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 ...

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

[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.

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

Online Safety for Seniors

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Our digital footprint is growing as we become more and more online. While it is convenient to pay bills online and book doctor’s appointments, it also leaves our perso...

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

[For Adults] Our digital footprint is growing as we become more and more online. While it is convenient to pay bills online and book doctor’s appointments, it also leaves our personal information more vulnerable to fraudsters and data brokers.

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

Heart of Hope campaign

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Heart of Hope Campaign - Anyone can sign up to get a free cancer screening at Albany Med for breast, lung, prostate, skin, colon and cervical cancer, regardless of insurance status...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Heart of Hope Campaign - Anyone can sign up to get a free cancer screening at Albany Med for breast, lung, prostate, skin, colon and cervical cancer, regardless of insurance status.

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

Tai Chi for Better Balance

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Tai Chi for Better Balance Learn the gentle and relaxing movements of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, the evidence-based prog...

Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Tai Chi for Better Balance 

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

Tech Help

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[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...

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[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.

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

Tech Help

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[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...

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bookmark Bunch: Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 7-12] Welcome  Bookmark Bunch!  Join us in reading the first chapter of this adventure.  Mercy Watson is a pig who likes to do everything the Watson family doe...

Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 7-12] Welcome  Bookmark Bunch!  

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

Gamers Unite!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[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!

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] 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.

Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] 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 event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Trading Puzzles

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you love to puzzle and can't get new ones because you have too many already? Bring a pile you would like to exchange with another fellow puzzler! It's okay if there's a missing ...

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

Do you love to puzzle and can't get new ones because you have too many already? Bring a pile you would like to exchange with another fellow puzzler! It's okay if there's a missing piece or two in the set.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cut and Paste Poetry Collage

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a mini art collage using colorful magazines. Instead of worrying over writing the perfect words, get inspired by article phrases and top...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a mini art collage using colorful magazines. Instead of worrying over writing the perfect words, get inspired by article phrases and topics.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry in Print

All Day
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a unique and immersive poetry-writing session at the library, where participants can unleash their creativity on a classic typewriter. Whether you're an experienced poe...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a unique and immersive poetry-writing session at the library, where participants can unleash their creativity on a classic typewriter.