This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Exhibit: African American Sailors, Skippers, and Boatmen along the Hudson River All Day 1/16 - 3/27 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan-Mar 2026 Exhibit: African American Sailors, Skippers, and Boatmen along the Hudson River All Day 1/16–3/27 Pine Hills 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 Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, February 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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 Author Wendy Marech will discuss her new book "Rebuilding: A Celebration of a fixed up House and Life. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Local History After leaving her marriage, local author Wendy Marech moved to a dilapidated house in the Catskill Mountains. Built in 1893 and listed on the National Historic Register, the house was halfway to disaster. View Details Feb 26 2026 Thu Local Author Wendy Marech will discuss her new book "Rebuilding: A Celebration of a fixed up House and Life. 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Local History Event Details: After leaving her marriage, local author Wendy Marech moved to a dilapidated house in the Catskill Mountains. Built in 1893 and listed on the National Historic Register, the house was halfway to disaster. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, March 3, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Women, Words, and the Written Record: Exploring the NYS Library’s and the NYS Archives’ Collections Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults In celebration of Women’s History Month, the NYS Library’s Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit and the NYS Archives will explore records that capture women’s voices and everyday lives across New York’s history, from personal papers and publis View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Women, Words, and the Written Record: Exploring the NYS Library’s and the NYS Archives’ Collections 5:30pm–7:00pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: In celebration of Women’s History Month, the NYS Library’s Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit and the NYS Archives will explore records that capture women’s voices and everyday lives across New York’s history, from personal papers and publis Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Guided Tour @ Albany Institute of History and Art Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Outreach/ Offsite Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join APL on a guided tour at Albany Institute of History and Art. Full View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Guided Tour @ Albany Institute of History and Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Outreach/ Offsite Full Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Registration Required Event Details: Join APL on a guided tour at Albany Institute of History and Art. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, March 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, March 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Let's Talk Albany: Nijmegen, Albany’s Sister City in the Netherlands Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Let's Talk Albany: Jill Knapp of the Greenbush Historical Society and Cheryle Webber of the Dutch Settlers Society will present. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Let's Talk Albany: Nijmegen, Albany’s Sister City in the Netherlands 1:00pm–2:30pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: Let's Talk Albany: Jill Knapp of the Greenbush Historical Society and Cheryle Webber of the Dutch Settlers Society will present. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Adirondack Moments—Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George: Painted Subjects, Social Relations, and Reflections on Selfhood Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual/ Online Program Type: Local History, Virtual/Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults How might we account for the creative outpouring that marked Georgia O’Keeffe’s years at Lake George, an interval that stands among the most prolific of her seven-decade career? View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Adirondack Moments—Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George: Painted Subjects, Social Relations, and Reflections on Selfhood 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History, Virtual/Online Event Details: How might we account for the creative outpouring that marked Georgia O’Keeffe’s years at Lake George, an interval that stands among the most prolific of her seven-decade career? Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Curious Mind: Meet the Schuyler Sisters Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults Join the Albany Public Library for The Curious Mind, recurring monthly talks with local experts. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue The Curious Mind: Meet the Schuyler Sisters 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: Join the Albany Public Library for The Curious Mind, recurring monthly talks with local experts. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, March 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. Tuesday, March 31, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chaplains During the American Revolution Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults When we think of the Revolutionary War, we often think of soldiers. Yet did you know that chaplains played a pivotal role in the war? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Chaplains During the American Revolution 6:00pm–7:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: When we think of the Revolutionary War, we often think of soldiers. Yet did you know that chaplains played a pivotal role in the war? 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 Easter Holiday. Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day 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 Easter Holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group 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 View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Adirondack Moments—“The Nerviest Man I Ever Saw!" Theodore Roosevelt's Audacious Midnight Ride to the Presidency 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual/ Online 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Understanding the Vietnam War - Part 4 - Conscientious Objector 2:00pm–4:00pm Pine Hills 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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.