Event List

[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!

Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

[For Ages 4-8]. This special Book Buddies session will explore the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. and feature a craft celebrating his legacy. 

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

[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!

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

[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.

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Learn about the history of tea and how to make it in this program with The Whistling Kettle!

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

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?

Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

Let's learn simple coding with robots!  Get to know (& program!) Bee-Bot, our Robot Mice & Cubetto.  Walk-ins welcome; registration is appreciated. Register online or call 518-427-4300 ext. 4.

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers.