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Owing to Owning Class

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goal...

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

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goals, rebuilding credit, and types of savings and investments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hip-Hop Dance Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7Ages 9-12: 7-7:45 Have you danced before? Are you interested in learning hip hop? Dance Club is the perfect place for you! Develop your skills, build self-conf...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7

Ages 9-12: 7-7:45

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Owing to Owning Class

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goal...

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

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goals, rebuilding credit, and types of savings and investments.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Cider Pressing at Radix

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] Autumn is Apple season! APL will be visiting the Radix Center to celebrate autumn's abundance and learn how to press apples into the well-known seasonal drink. Part...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Outreach, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] Autumn is Apple season! APL will be visiting the Radix Center to celebrate autumn's abundance and learn how to press apples into the well-known seasonal drink.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Owing to Owning Class

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goal...

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

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goals, rebuilding credit, and types of savings and investments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hip-Hop Dance Club

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7Ages 9-12: 7-7:45 Have you danced before? Are you interested in learning hip hop? Dance Club is the perfect place for you! Develop your skills, build self-conf...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7

Ages 9-12: 7-7:45

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

An Artist's Workshop in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Join us for an artist's workshop to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring a piece of art to share and receive feedback from members of the local visual arts community...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

[All Ages] Join us for an artist's workshop to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring a piece of art to share and receive feedback from members of the local visual arts community.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hip-Hop Dance Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7Ages 9-12: 7-7:45 Have you danced before? Are you interested in learning hip hop? Dance Club is the perfect place for you! Develop your skills, build self-conf...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7

Ages 9-12: 7-7:45

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Group

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sewing repair assistance and learn to use a sewing machine with help from Stitching Exchange!Stitching Exchange is an artist-led project using sewing as a common language. Learn to...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Sewing repair assistance and learn to use a sewing machine with help from Stitching Exchange!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

On Your Feet and Independent: Adult Fall Prevention Course

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a 1-hour interactive presentation that discusses:FallsThe various risk factors behind fallsMitigating those risk factorsPets and fallsPost fall actionsTaki...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a 1-hour interactive presentation that discusses:

Falls

The various risk factors behind falls

Mitigating those risk factors

Pets and falls

Post fall actions

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

CEK Health Empowerment Conference

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:45pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join CEK for their 4th Annual Health Empowerment Conference.  CEK RN Consulting Inc. warmly welcomes all for this free event. Come and learn around a variety of s...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join CEK for their 4th Annual Health Empowerment Conference.  CEK RN Consulting Inc. warmly welcomes all for this free event.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Cosplay 101: Learn the tips, tricks and shortcuts to making a cosplay!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Hello! If you wish to sign up for this please call the Howe Branch Ref Desk at 518-427-4300 ext.5Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this i...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Hello! If you wish to sign up for this please call the Howe Branch Ref Desk at 518-427-4300 ext.5

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Photography 101: Why We Love Taking Pictures

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] If you just got your first camera or are an avid photographer, come join our new all-skills welcome program as we will discuss the art and technique of Photography.Parti...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] If you just got your first camera or are an avid photographer, come join our new all-skills welcome program as we will discuss the art and technique of Photography.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian Tea Ceremonies with Short and Stout Tea Lounge

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Community Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, we will explore the brewing technique of Gong Fu Cha (Chinese) and ChadŌ (Japanese). Participants will have an opportunity to see ...

Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, we will explore the brewing technique of Gong Fu Cha (Chinese) and ChadŌ (Japanese).

Yom Kippur

All Day 10/11 - 10/12
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library branches and offices will be closed for Yom Kippur (and observance 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 and offices will be closed for Yom Kippur (and observance day)

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Misinformation and the Manipulation of the Voting Public

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults]  Vera Eccarius-Kelly,  Professor of Political Science at Siena College, will speak about the insidious nature of propaganda and misinformation related to vot...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

[For Adults]  Vera Eccarius-Kelly,  Professor of Political Science at Siena College, will speak about the insidious nature of propaganda and misinformation related to voting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homebuyer 101

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Get started on the path to buying a home with this overview of the homebuying process, down payment programs, and what it takes to credit qualify for a mortg...

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

[For Adults] Get started on the path to buying a home with this overview of the homebuying process, down payment programs, and what it takes to credit qualify for a mortgage.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

On Your Feet and Independent: Adult Fall Prevention Course

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a 1-hour interactive presentation that discusses:FallsThe various risk factors behind fallsMitigating those risk factorsPets and fallsPost fall actionsTaki...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a 1-hour interactive presentation that discusses:

Falls

The various risk factors behind falls

Mitigating those risk factors

Pets and falls

Post fall actions

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artificial Intelligence and Society

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Artificial Intelligence technologies have the potential to radically transform the way we understand the world and make decisions, raising important questions about de...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Workshop
Event Details:

[For Adults] Artificial Intelligence technologies have the potential to radically transform the way we understand the world and make decisions, raising important questions about democracy, justice and, more generally, the type of society we want t

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turntable Takeover!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Music, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[for ages 5 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? JD Ultraslick from the Boys & Girls Club of Albany and Lyrcisim 101 will be here to give a workshop on tur...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Music, Workshop
Event Details:

[for ages 5 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? JD Ultraslick from the Boys & Girls Club of Albany and Lyrcisim 101 will be here to give a workshop on turtableism!

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Ho...

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 and offices will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library branches and offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

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 and offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library branches and offices will close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

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 and offices will close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve.