This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Bookmark Bunch "Juana and Lucas" by Juana Medina 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Bach Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Bookmark Bunch "Juana and Lucas" by Juana Medina 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! "Juana and Lucas" . Juana lives in Bogota with her family and dog, Lucas.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed The Arbornauts Space Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed The Arbornauts Space Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your local library! Through crafts, experiments, presentations and more, we will learn about the vast universe we inhabit. Expand your knowledge and hang out with fellow outer-space lovers.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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 Sep 25 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue 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 Sep 25 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 27 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 27 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am 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! 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 "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-14] 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Pine Hills Patrons Unite! A Library Open House 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Adults Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Pine Hills Patrons Unite! A Library Open House 6:00pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: [All Ages] In honor of "Library Card Sign-Up Month" we will be hosting a library open house at the Pine Hills Branch! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 "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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Delaware Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Cancelled Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Growing Readers Event Details: [Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue After School Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue After School Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue LEGO Build Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue LEGO Build Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.
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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Eerie Albany: A Ghost Walk with Discover Albany 5:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Outreach/ Offsite Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Eerie Albany: A Ghost Walk with Discover Albany 5:30pm–7:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Upcoming Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Registration Required Event Details: [10+] Join Discover Albany for a 90 minute ghost tour, as we unearth the capital city's storied past. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub?
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Baby Bounce Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Baby Bounce Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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 This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Bigfoot, Mothman, & Champie – Oh My! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Pine Hills Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Bigfoot, Mothman, & Champie – Oh My! 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-11] Join the Children's Museum at Saratoga and explore the mysterious world of cryptozoology and help investigate a new cryptid right in the Capital Region! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Oct 2 2025 Thu Yom Kippur All Day All Branches Closing Oct 2 2025 Thu Closing Yom Kippur All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 3 2025 Fri I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 3 2025 Fri I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!