Event List

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

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.

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

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.

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! In May we are making flower fans and trinket boxes. In June we are making Paper Bag Ice cream cones and Supplies are limited.

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Learn the fun and colorful activity of flower hammering – the art of gently hammering flower petals and leaves to create unique patterns and vibrant designs on watercolor paper. Just in time for Mother's Day, too!

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! 

Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination.

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Warm up your drawing hand and explore the fundamentals of figure drawing. We welcome a guest live model as our subject of focus. Supplies will be provided. 

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

In honor of Judith Resnik, the first Jewish American and first Jewish woman in space, we will make rocket ships from recycled materials. 

[Ages 5-11] Get to know your Raptors in a special presentation by Silent Wings, a group whose goal is to increase environmental awareness about different birds of prey indigenous to the Northeast and other parts of the world.

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends!