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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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 North Albany. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[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...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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 authors.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in ...

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

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers
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
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.

Candle Making

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4

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

Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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
Event Details:

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

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

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 offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Delaware: Study Room 3 at Delaware
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

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 offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Study Room 1 at Bach
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

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 offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

3D Design 101

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.

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Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.

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

Silent Book Club in the Bach Garden

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! N...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! No assigned readings or pressured discussion.

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Tutoring Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Tutoring Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

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 offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Moon Space: Pregnancy/Postpartum/Breastfeeding Support Group

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Moon Space is a monthly support group for those who are pregnant or postpartum; it is a space created with intention for relaxation, nurturance, connection, conversation and commun...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Moon Space is a monthly support group for those who are pregnant or postpartum; it is a space created with intention for relaxation, nurturance, connection, conversation and community.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for th...

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

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

NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer! NNORC seniors ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One Stitch at a Time

Wednesday, April 16, 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.