Upcoming Events

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

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

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

[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.

[Ages 5-12] The Winter Solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years.   Learn about traditions and technology of the Winter Solstice through various STEM activities.

Let's decorate giftbags for friends and family! We will have lots of holiday shaped paper cut outs to stick to the bags to make them as fun and festive as you like! Be as creative as you want!

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11] 

[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.

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

[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!

[For ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday, 12/23: Melting Snowperson

Thursday, 12/26: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday, 12/27: Poplar Bear Puppet

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

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

[For ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday: Melting Snowperson

Thursday: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday: Poplar Bear Puppet

[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.

[For ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday: Melting Snowperson

Thursday: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday: Poplar Bear Puppet

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

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

Celebrate the end of the calendar year with a sensory bonanza for your baby featuring: music, dancing, bubbles, glow sticks, and other glow-in-the-dark fun and activities!

[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!

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.