Event List

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom prog...

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Join us as Reggie Harris, musician, storyteller, & educator, discusses & reads from his memoir, Searching for Solid Ground. 

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch to meet Maribel Ramos Rodrigu...

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist...

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab...

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning a...

[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 Dogs International t...

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

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

Play Super Smash, Rocket League and more fun games with friends.

Come design your own tie-dyed, drawstring backpack, or bring something of your own to tie-dye! While supplies last. [For Ages 5-18+]

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...

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...

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...

[For ages 5-11]Ever wondered what it would be like to build a copy of yourself? Come invent a cardboard version of YOU with our Makedo crafting kit: a toy with special tools for cu...

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

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

[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...