Event List

(All Ages) Come play chess in the Bach Garden.  Sip a cold drink while you strategize your next move!  You are encouraged to bring a friend.    

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Nei...

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gad...

[5-11] The Reptile - World of Lizards: Dive into learning about reptile species from 4 different continents and what makes each one unique.

The Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library welcomes friends of the Library to get together to plan our upcoming programming! If you are a long-time member of the Friends...

The purpose of the Owning 2 Owning Class is to help you become Knowledgeable Investor , From budgeting to responsible Knowledge of your rights and behaviors around money and financ...

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

[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...

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, karaoke, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll hav...

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects....

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older...

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Using coffee filters, a pipe cleaner, markers, and a few drops of water, we will transform ordinary supplies into beautiful butterflies! 

[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...

[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...

[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...

[For ages 3-11] Come practice your ABCs and 123s through coloring! Have fun matching colors to numbers to create a picture. Easy, fun, and relaxing!

[Ages 11 -17] We've got Super Smash, Minecraft, Rocket League and more! Play with or against your friends!  

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

[For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from storytime and are starting to read more on their own. This book club will h...

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.Title for May: "The Stationary S...

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and we are partnering with Motor Oil Coffee to host our own. Bring a book to Motor Oil Coffee's 1034 Madison Avenue locatio...