Upcoming Events

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays....

[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!...

[Ages 8 and up] Bach is bringing out the chess sets and other board games, come play!  You are encouraged to bring a partner!...

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools. We'll have make your own crayons, shrinky dinks, butto...

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! ...

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime....

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International to provide a relaxing and fun environment for children to practice read...

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!...

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!...

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa 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. ...

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County...

From Seed to Sprout STEM program Let do an experiment and see beans in a plastic bag in a window grows to become a sprout! Come check on them and by the end of the month you can pick them up and take them home....

[Ages 5-12] Celebrate Albany's Tulip Festival by making a Spring watercolor painting!  Let your imagination tiptoe through the tulips or paint whatever strikes your fancy.  We will use watercolors and various resist techniques to get some c...

[Ages 0-17 and their families] Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, we've got a beat for you! Immerse yourself in authentic West African drumming and dance with Jordan Taylor Hill. Experience a refreshing workout that energizes...

[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! ...

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. ...

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch. Call 518-427-4300 ex 0310 for any questions at the Washington Avenue You...

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Let's have fun with parachutes! We'll listen to music and sing songs while playing with different sized parachutes....

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays....

May the 4th be with you and free comics too! APL and The Red Bookshelf have teamed up to provide comics and activities for jedis in training in celebration of May the 4th and the annual Free Comic Book Day. Presented in partnership with The Red Books...

[Ages 8-17] In celebration of Free Comic Book Day, local comic book author Ira Marcks will give a talk and slideshow introducing young people to his life as a graphic novelist. In the talk the author will talk about the creative process behind his la...

[All Ages] Meet local comic book artist Ira Marcks as he signs paper back copies of his latest books Shark Summer and Spirit Week on sale for $12 each. Books purchased come with a limited edition bookmark! Other free items will also be available to s...

[Ages 8-17] Join local comic book artist Ira Marcks as he presents a hands-on lesson in designing believable characters. Students will learn Ira's step by step process for creating a cartoon face, followed by an insightful look at the role of facial ...