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[Adults 18+] The Art of Emotion: Playdough & Stress Relief

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Immerse yourself in a soothing atmosphere with gentle, relaxing music as you take a break from daily stressors and reconnect with happiness through Playdough.

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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.

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Resume Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Open
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!

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Photo Collage and Decoupage Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Bach
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series of collage classes, we will be creating collages on blocks, boxes, containers and canvasses. All materials will be provided, but students will have the option of bringing personal photos.

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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: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, a science-fiction novel from 1968 by Philip K. Dick.  Reviewer: John Vanacore, Albany-area resident & history enthusiast. 

 

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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. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

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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 "Adults" group

Tasting History

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

Tasting History: Exploring Historical American Foodways with the New York State Library

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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

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

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Silent Book Club at Albany Institute of History & Art

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Institute of History & Art.

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Martial Arts Movie Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[Adults] Come watch some classic, new, and influential martial arts films at the Arbor Hill/West Hill branch.

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

Wednesday Wonders of Science - The Scientific Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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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. 

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Résumé Assistance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

2:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

3:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

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

Community Art

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Bach
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

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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.

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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

Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Upcoming
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.