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Coding Robots

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Delaware
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn simple coding with robots!  Get to know (& program!) Bee-Bot, our Robot Mice & Cubetto.  Walk-ins welcome; registration is appreciated. Register online or call 518-427-4300 ext. 4.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming 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, where we're Growing Readers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.

The Hill City Ice Queen Company Presents: Songs and Stories with the Snow Sisters!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

[For ages 0-11] Do you want to build a snowman? Albany Public Library will be welcoming the Snow Queens for a special Saturday songs and stories event.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Sunbeam Storytime

12:30pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Children
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.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
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)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
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.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Reading with Rocket!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
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.

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.

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children
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!

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.

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.

 

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.

Book Buddies

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
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 receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming 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, where we're Growing Readers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Reading with Rocket!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
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.

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.

Crafternoons

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Off Book: An APL Drama Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! 

Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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.