This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Basics of Graphic Storytelling Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Learning Lab A at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults [For Adults and Teens ages 14+] Interested in creating graphic novels and zines? This workshop will go over the basic layout tools needed to get started. View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu The Basics of Graphic Storytelling 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Learning Lab A Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Adults and Teens ages 14+] Interested in creating graphic novels and zines? This workshop will go over the basic layout tools needed to get started. 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 17, 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 17 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 17, 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 17 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 Artists Unite Special Earth Day Edition! Monday, April 20, 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 20 2026 Mon Artists Unite Special Earth Day Edition! 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 20, 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 20 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Spring Watercolors Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tween/Teen Create your own springtime (or any) landscape utilizing a varity of techniques in water color! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Spring Watercolors 3:00pm–4:00pm Bach Upcoming Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own springtime (or any) landscape utilizing a varity of techniques in water color! 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 Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Tuesday, April 21, 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! View Details 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue 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, April 21, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Adults" group Celebrate National Library Week by making your own adorable mini bookcase with tiny books! Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Do you enjoy reading? Of course you do! Why not celebrate your love of reading by making a miniature bookcase complete with tiny books? No experience necessary and all supplies included! Registration required. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Celebrate National Library Week by making your own adorable mini bookcase with tiny books! 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Full Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy reading? Of course you do! Why not celebrate your love of reading by making a miniature bookcase complete with tiny books? No experience necessary and all supplies included! Registration required. 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 Crafting for Adults: Coffee Filter Flowers/Wreaths Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Learn to make coffee filter flowers. The flowers can also be used to make a wreath. Supplies provided. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Crafting for Adults: Coffee Filter Flowers/Wreaths 1:00pm–2:00pm Bach Waitlist Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make coffee filter flowers. The flowers can also be used to make a wreath. Supplies provided. Registration is required. 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 One Stitch at a Time Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed One Stitch at a Time 1:00pm–2:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults, 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Scrabble Tile Coasters Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Celebrate Poetry Month and make some DIY home decor! Craft one-of-a-kind expressive coasters using Scrabble letters. Form words and phrases that suit your unique style. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Scrabble Tile Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Poetry Month and make some DIY home decor! Craft one-of-a-kind expressive coasters using Scrabble letters. Form words and phrases that suit your unique style. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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 "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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Yarn Over and Yap @Howe: Community Blanket Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us for a special meeting of Yarn Over and Yap where we are working on constructing 5 by 5 squares for a community blanket alongside Delaware and North Albany's Yarn Over and Yap until the end of April. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe: Community Blanket 5:00pm–6:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Event Details: Join us for a special meeting of Yarn Over and Yap where we are working on constructing 5 by 5 squares for a community blanket alongside Delaware and North Albany's Yarn Over and Yap until the end of April. 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 Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Tuesday, April 28, 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! View Details 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue 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, April 28, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One Stitch at a Time Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed One Stitch at a Time 1:00pm–2:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults, 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Bookmark Bunch "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Age Group: Children [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca. 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.