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Pine Hills Branch 1930s History Display

All Day 5/27 - 5/31
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

[All ages] For Local History Month (May), we are showcasing a scrapbook from APL's storied past! We will display dozens of local newspaper articles and photographs found in a 1930s scrapbook created by Pine Hills Branch staff that decade.

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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Air Dry Clay Day(s)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Delaware
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

[All Ages] Come create a clay pot! We'll have colored clay & plain white clay. This is a two-part program if you'd like it to be.

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 Required
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
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from Storytime and are starting to read more on their own.

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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.

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

The Gaming Zone

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

APL @ Movies Under the Stars: the Wild Robot

7:30pm - 10:15pm
Children, All Ages
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Movie, Outreach, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Movies Under the Stars is a free community-oriented event organized by Love Albany. These events include a bounce house, popcorn, games, and information from the Albany Public Library and many other local nonprofits.

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 "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.

Get to Know Pinkster: Exploring Rhythms of the Diaspora 

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Local History, Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring West African and Caribbean diasporic music.

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

Star Wars Cantina: Movie and Mocktails

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:


[All Ages] Come enjoy the first Star Wars Movie while enjoying some Star Wars themed mocktails! 
"This is an all ages program. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult."


 

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 "Children" group.

Curiosity Club: Giant Paper Flowers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Curiosity Club:  Summer is almost here, flowers are in the gardens everywhere!  We will learn some fun facts about flowers and bees, then make a giant flower to take home!