Upcoming Events

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[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.

[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?

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[18+] Calling all crafters! Come join us at the Howe Branch and B.Y.O.C (Bring your own craft)! We will supply the space and some materials and you will bring the rest! Disclamer: Please do not bring anything that needs proper ventilation.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[For Adults] Many of us have relatively inexpensive books whose damages keep us from reading them. Although “quick fixes’ are frequently advertised, most of these will do additional harm to the book in the long run.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[For All Ages] Join us for a Flute and Cello Duo - Duo Envol - to celebrate Women's History Month!  Come and enjoy music written by women composers.

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[For Adults] This is a recording of the glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for