This event is in the "Adults" group Jazz Appreciation Month Concert: Monkell Brothers Trio Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music Age Group: Adults Tom and Brad Monkell are two musicians from New York’s Capital Region who write original instrumental music as The Monkell Brothers. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Jazz Appreciation Month Concert: Monkell Brothers Trio 2:00pm–3:00pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music Event Details: Tom and Brad Monkell are two musicians from New York’s Capital Region who write original instrumental music as The Monkell Brothers. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Music Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Enjoy a unique musical experience where jazz and literature combine. View Details This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun The Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles 2:00pm–3:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Music Event Details: Enjoy a unique musical experience where jazz and literature combine. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
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 "Preschool" group Stories and Glow at North Albany Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no more! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Stories and Glow at North Albany 10:30am–11:30am North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Event Details: (Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no more! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Yarn Over and Yap @Howe: Community Blanket Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us for a special meeting of Yarn Over and Yap where we are working on constructing 5 by 5 squares for a community blanket alongside Delaware and North Albany's Yarn Over and Yap until the end of April. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe: Community Blanket 5:00pm–6:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Event Details: Join us for a special meeting of Yarn Over and Yap where we are working on constructing 5 by 5 squares for a community blanket alongside Delaware and North Albany's Yarn Over and Yap until the end of April. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group The Ralph Pezzulo Duo Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bach: Rotunda at Bach Program Type: Music Age Group: All Ages The Ralph Pezzulo Duo features Ralph Pezzulo on jazz guitar and Garry Sanders on keyboard, playing jazz standards for all ages to enjoy. Arranged by the Albany Musician and sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu The Ralph Pezzulo Duo 6:00pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: The Ralph Pezzulo Duo features Ralph Pezzulo on jazz guitar and Garry Sanders on keyboard, playing jazz standards for all ages to enjoy. Arranged by the Albany Musician and sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Daylight Art Corner: Mosaic Coaster & Resin Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Recharge your spirit at our monthly creative art gathering designed for comfort and connection. it’s a stress-free sanctuary where the music is smooth, and the creativity flows at your own pace. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Daylight Art Corner: Mosaic Coaster & Resin 2:00pm–3:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Recharge your spirit at our monthly creative art gathering designed for comfort and connection. it’s a stress-free sanctuary where the music is smooth, and the creativity flows at your own pace. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Art Corner: Mosaic Coaster & Resin Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Age Group: Adults Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Express your deep essence while smooth, soulful music sets the mood. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and let the rhythm guide you. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon The Art Corner: Mosaic Coaster & Resin 6:00pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Express your deep essence while smooth, soulful music sets the mood. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and let the rhythm guide you. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Turntable Takeover 3: Rise of the Deejay Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Music, Workshop Age Group: Adults Join us for an investigation into the rise of the Deejay from block party to distributed records (1973-1979). How a cultural phenomenon resulted in a new genre of music. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Turntable Takeover 3: Rise of the Deejay 6:00pm–8:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an investigation into the rise of the Deejay from block party to distributed records (1973-1979). How a cultural phenomenon resulted in a new genre of music. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 11 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Stringwynde Presents American Music Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Music Age Group: All Ages Join us for an all American Music themed concert with flute and harp duo Stringwynde! Come enjoy a variety of music from 1700s and 1800s folk songs, 1890s waltzes, 20th century popular tunes, and some Patriotic songs! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 17 2026 Sun Stringwynde Presents American Music 2:00pm–3:00pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an all American Music themed concert with flute and harp duo Stringwynde! Come enjoy a variety of music from 1700s and 1800s folk songs, 1890s waltzes, 20th century popular tunes, and some Patriotic songs! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 12:30pm–1:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2026 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.