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Music Fun with Matt!

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.] Join us this morning at the Washington Ave. Branch for music with Matt Yaeger! We will sing, dance, and have lots of fun together! This program will take place in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

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

Screen Free Fridays

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff.

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

Teen Fridays

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

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

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Fidget Fridays!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[All Ages] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys & sensory items every Friday! Walk-ins welcome. Leave with a small fidget giveaway. While supplies last.

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

My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

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 "Tween/Teen" group.

The Gaming Zone

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

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

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Growing Readers Stories and 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 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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

Craft-A-Thon!

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

[18+] Calling all crafters! Come join us at the Howe Branch and B.Y.O.C (Bring your own craft)! We will supply the space and some materials and you will bring the rest! Disclamer: Please do not bring anything that needs proper ventilation.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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

Basic Book Repair

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[For Adults] Many of us have relatively inexpensive books whose damages keep us from reading them. Although “quick fixes’ are frequently advertised, most of these will do additional harm to the book in the long run.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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

Tiny Bottle Sand Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 5+] Come make colorful sand art in cute, tiny bottles! *STEM/STEAM programs involve programming that covers Science, Technology, Engineering, (Arts) and Math.

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.