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Exhibit: African American Sailors, Skippers, and Boatmen along the Hudson River

All Day 4/6 - 4/22
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] View this 4-panel informative display, developed and provided by the Underground Railroad Education Center, that highlights the lives of 19th-century African American sailors, skippers, and boatmen who lived and worked along the Hudson Ri

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

[Adults] View this 4-panel informative display, developed and provided by the Underground Railroad Education Center, that highlights the lives of 19th-century African American sailors, skippers, and boatmen who lived and worked along the Hudson Ri

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Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Adirondack Moments—“The Nerviest Man I Ever Saw!" Theodore Roosevelt's Audacious Midnight Ride to the Presidency

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Local History, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Teddy Roosevelt biographer Paul Grondahl will discuss the dramatic hours when Roosevelt climbed Mount Marcy, learned that President William McKinley had died of an assassin's wounds, a daring midnight wagon ride to the North Creek train station, a

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

Teddy Roosevelt biographer Paul Grondahl will discuss the dramatic hours when Roosevelt climbed Mount Marcy, learned that President William McKinley had died of an assassin's wounds, a daring midnight wagon ride to the North Creek train station, a

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Understanding the Vietnam War - Part 4 - Conscientious Objector

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

In continuation of his December 2025 library series, Understanding the Vietnam War, presenter Michael Rivest returns with Steve Trimm, a local conscientious obj

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

In continuation of his December 2025 library series, Understanding the Vietnam War, presenter Michael Rivest returns with Steve Trimm, a local conscientious obj

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

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
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.

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Local History Trivia with Discover Albany

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

How well do you think you know Albany? Discover Albany and Albany Public Library will be hosting a themed trivia night.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

How well do you think you know Albany? Discover Albany and Albany Public Library will be hosting a themed trivia night.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Pine Hills Architectural Walking Tour (Shorter Walk)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Cara Macri, from Historic Albany Foundation, as she leads this family-friendly walking tour highlighting common architectural features you'll find on Pine Hills residential buildings. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cara Macri, from Historic Albany Foundation, as she leads this family-friendly walking tour highlighting common architectural features you'll find on Pine Hills residential buildings. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sandy Schuman Presents: Jewish Stories Every Person Should Know

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Local History, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Sandy Shuman, local historian and professional storyteller! Join us for Sandy's program "A Rabbi, a Prophet, and a King Walk into a Bar, and other Jewish Stories Every Person Should Know"!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local History, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Sandy Shuman, local historian and professional storyteller! Join us for Sandy's program "A Rabbi, a Prophet, and a King Walk into a Bar, and other Jewish Stories Every Person Should Know"!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Dr. Aaron Mair

African American Genealogy - a Personal Journey

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Local resident Aaron Mair shares his experience researching his African American family ancestry. This four-decades long exploration ultimately led to an extended family reunion in South Carolina.  Read more abou

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Local resident Aaron Mair shares his experience researching his African American family ancestry. This four-decades long exploration ultimately led to an extended family reunion in South Carolina.  Read more abou

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library Closed

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library Closed

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

The Library is Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.

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Gathering Stories: Lesbian Experiences in the Capital Region

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in uncovering library historical records & archiving the present day stories of Lesbians in the Capital Region.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in uncovering library historical records & archiving the present day stories of Lesbians in the Capital Region.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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The Curious Mind: The African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery will be hosting a presentation to discuss the history of 14 sets of human remains found in an unmarked burial site in Menands, New York in 2005.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Representatives from the African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery will be hosting a presentation to discuss the history of 14 sets of human remains found in an unmarked burial site in Menands, New York in 2005.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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