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Help Make Our Pride Display

All Day 6/2–6/18
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] In honor of Pride Month, help us create a book stack rainbow display using colorful books from our branch!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

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

Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

12:15pm–1:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

12:15pm–1:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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

Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
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 Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sunbeam Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Preschool, Children
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:

[For ages 0-5] 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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 6-14] 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.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Enjoy some light refreshments and watch a recording of this past author talk at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch with fellow attendees. Author Tananarive Due discusses her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Crochet: Colorful Crochet Donuts (Part2)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of colorful crochet donuts. No experience needed.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

West African Drumming Workshop with Jordan Taylor Hill

6:00pm–7:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Howe
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Outdoor Park
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local musician and artist Jordan Taylor Hill will lead an all ages West African drumming workshop. Jordan's  work brings communities together through the power of drumming, dance, and storytelling.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cinemania! Project A (1983)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Are you into movies? Perhaps you enjoy cult classics! Welcome to:

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

Meet the Gardeners - Cornell Cooperative Extension

9:00am–10:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For adults] From May-October, Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension - Albany County will be tending to our Pollinator Garden from 9:00-10:30am each Tuesday, rain or shine (unless it's pouring).

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
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! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Juneteenth Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us in the Children's Room for Juneteenth themed stories, songs, and dancing for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

FFAPL Book Talk

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us for a Book Review: He, Leo: The Life and Poetry of Lew Welch by Ewan Clark.  Reviewer: Dan Wilcox noted local poet & peace activist. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany.