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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, February 24, 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!

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.

photo of early grades reading

Book Buddies

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of Albany Made Creative Lab

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

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 Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

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

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Crafternoons

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Crafternoons

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Crafternoons

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb.

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.

Crafternoons

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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