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Help Make Our Pride Display

All Day 6/20–6/30
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 "All Ages" group

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Delaware Community Farmers Market

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lively produce-only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Print Your Own Farmers Market Tote

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with a classic printing technique. Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll use potatoes to stamp unique designs onto tote bags—perfect for your next trip to the farmer's market.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
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] 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

Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

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

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sensory Friendly 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

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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 "Preschool" group

Storytime & Play

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

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee and a Movie

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will be available to answer questions and provide information. 

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

Chair Yoga with Lian

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Experience the benefits of yoga from the comfort of a chair!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on housing services and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 2)

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
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. 

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

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie: The Wild Robot

4:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family-friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Teen Animanga Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
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: Book Club, Movie, Other
Event Details:

[Teens] Come celebrate and share your love of anime and manga with other teens while snacking on Pocky.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Night

5:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
North Albany
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a family movie night at the North Albany Branch! Movie will start around 5:15 pm. 

Wednesday, May 28th: Dog Man 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

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

Getting to Know Your Weeds

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

[For Adults] Discover what is considered a weed and how to identify based on classification (Annual, Biennial, Perennial, Invasive Species).  We will discuss weed management strategies and the mistakes that homeowners make in controlling prob

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

Personal Growth Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal growth and wellness.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

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

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills.