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Managing Personal Finances During Times of Stress with Cornell Cooperative Extention

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Managing finances during difficult times can cause stress for many of us. Whether we worry about paying our bills, paying off debt, income fluctuations or job security it is import...

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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Managing finances during difficult times can cause stress for many of us. Whether we worry about paying our bills, paying off debt, income fluctuations or job security it is important to create a plan, take action and move forward.

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Money Smart Kids and Parents/Caregivers

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month!Youth ages 5 - 10 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s) are invited to join MVP Healthcare and Cornell Cooperative Extension Alban...

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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month!

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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.

Jewelry Making 101: Chandelier Earrings

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local Jewler, Maya Alexandra, at our Albany Made Maker Space as we learn how to make a pair of whimsical Chandelier earrings. Made possible in part by a gen...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local Jewler, Maya Alexandra, at our Albany Made Maker Space as we learn how to make a pair of whimsical Chandelier earrings. 

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Art After Dark: Watercolor

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods. This month our instructor will offer tips, ...

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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods. This month our instructor will offer tips, tricks, and insight with watercolor.

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Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Period Party for Tweens

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 11 - 13] Join us for our gender-inclusive celebration of menstruation! Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will be providing an interactive and informational presentatio...

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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

[For ages 11 - 13] Join us for our gender-inclusive celebration of menstruation! 

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Candle Making

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4

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Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. Explore poetry forms and creative expression. Buildi...

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

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Just Keep Writing

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

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Crochet 102 Workshop: Amigurumi

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in expanding your knowledge of crochet?Join us for amigurumi crochet lesson led by local crochet artist, Kaila Kurz.During this lesson you will learn how to successfully...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in expanding your knowledge of crochet?

Join us for amigurumi crochet lesson led by local crochet artist, Kaila Kurz.

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

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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Homebuyer Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Community Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults]  Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home. Obtain a free credit report (bring your photo ID), talk...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Adults]  Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home.

Creating Cartoon Characters with Ira Marcks!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Award-winning graphic novelist Ira Marcks leads a hands-on workshop in designing expressive cartoon characters. Through a fun and engaging workshop, parti...

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

[All Ages] Award-winning graphic novelist Ira Marcks leads a hands-on workshop in designing expressive cartoon characters.

The Radical History of Zines

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[14+] Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and join us for what is sure to be a radical time as we welcome New York State Library's Elizabeth Jakubowski for a presentation and worksh...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

[14+] Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and join us for what is sure to be a radical time as we welcome New York State Library's Elizabeth Jakubowski for a presentation and workshop on zines! 

Sparkling Moments: Mother's Day Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local jewelry maker, Maya Alexandra, as we craft a one-of-a-kind gift for the wonderful maternal figures in our lives. Whether you’re a seasoned jewelry mak...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local jewelry maker, Maya Alexandra, as we craft a one-of-a-kind gift for the wonderful maternal figures in our lives. 

Civil Service Workshop

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event aims to connect job seekers with local, county, and state agencies that are hiring for public service positions. Highlights include:A Civil Service Workshop to help atte...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This event aims to connect job seekers with local, county, and state agencies that are hiring for public service positions. Highlights include:

Art After Dark: Pastels & Tulips

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] In celebration of the Capitol Region’s Tulip Festival, we will be experimenting with oil and chalk pastels using tulips and spring flowers as our inspiration. Su...

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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] In celebration of the Capitol Region’s Tulip Festival, we will be experimenting with oil and chalk pastels using tulips and spring flowers as our inspiration. Supplies will be provided. 

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Resume Workshop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Get assistance with selecting the rig...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Healthy Money Habits for Kids (and their parents/caregivers, too!) with Cornell Cooperative Extention

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to provide kids ages 5 - 10 a fun introduction to money management topics.  Through activities and stories, we explore attitudes about money, how to ...

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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to provide kids ages 5 - 10 a fun introduction to money management topics.  Through activities and stories, we explore attitudes about money, how to set goals, the importance of saving, and making good spending choic

photo of resume

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Get assistance with selecting the rig...

Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Introduction to Careers in Cannabis

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?There’s a lot more to cannabis jobs than just growing or selling. There are many different types of jobs supporting...

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?

Introduction to Careers in Cannabis

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?There’s a lot more to cannabis jobs than just growing or selling. There are many different types of jobs supporting...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?

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Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.