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Women's History Puzzles (All Month)

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Join us in completing puzzles featuring important women in history for women's history month! 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us in completing puzzles featuring important women in history for women's history month! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Celebrate Seuss: Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Come join us for a scavenger hunt all week long in the children's section of the library. Our prize will be Seuss-themed erasers. No registration necessary. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Come join us for a scavenger hunt all week long in the children's section of the library. Our prize will be Seuss-themed erasers. No registration necessary. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Contribute to Our Black-Out Poetry Display! (All Month)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Come learn how to make black-out poetry; turn your page into poetry and add to our creative display planned for the Teen section. Walk-In anytime--- All month long! 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Come learn how to make black-out poetry; turn your page into poetry and add to our creative display planned for the Teen section. Walk-In anytime--- All month long! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

photo of manga anime character

I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Library Closed

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

The Library is Closed for the Easter Holiday.

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

The Library is Closed for the Easter Holiday.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Main Floor at North Albany
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bach: Rotunda at Bach
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

photo of D&D dice

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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

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 Required
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
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Reference at Howe
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Delaware: Lobby at Delaware
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

photo of manga anime character

I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Outreach, Other
Age Group:
Adults

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

photo of manga anime character

Manga Cafe

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Start a Seedling for Earth Day

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Come plant some seedlings in peat pots to take home! Learn more about plant life cycles, germination, and gardening. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come plant some seedlings in peat pots to take home! Learn more about plant life cycles, germination, and gardening. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Fun@4! Library Madlibs

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate National Library Week by filling out library themed madlibs with your friends. What silly stories will you come up with? 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by filling out library themed madlibs with your friends. What silly stories will you come up with? 

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.