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Bach Live!: Musicats Duo

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Rotunda at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[For Adults 18 +] With the assistance of the Music Performance Trust Fund visit Bach to listen to the Musicats Duo (Azzaam Hameed on Piano & Vocals, and Bill Hoeprich on Uprigh...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

[For Adults 18 +] With the assistance of the Music Performance Trust Fund visit Bach to listen to the Musicats Duo (Azzaam Hameed on Piano & Vocals, and Bill Hoeprich on Upright Bass, Trombone, Flute, & Vocals) who plays music of the

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1st Saturday for Families: Jazz at the Library!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Time to get jazzy at the library! Did you know that April is National Jazz Appreciation Month? Jazz Appreciation Month (or JAM) was created...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Time to get jazzy at the library! Did you know that April is National Jazz Appreciation Month?

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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Easter

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Staff Development Day

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

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

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

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

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Jazz Appreciation Month Concert: MC^2

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

MC^2, made up of Melanie Chirignan on flute and Max Caplan on piano, will be performing with special guests Andy Hearn on drums and Dave Shoudy on bass. The program will include se...

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

MC^2, made up of Melanie Chirignan on flute and Max Caplan on piano, will be performing with special guests Andy Hearn on drums and Dave Shoudy on bass.

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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

photo of stuffed bear with book

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Get to Know Pinkster: Exploring Rhythms of the Diaspora 

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Local History, Music, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring Wes...

Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Local History, Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring West African and Caribbean diasporic music.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get...

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

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!