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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Tales at Arbor Hill

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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: Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Visit with the Cat in the Hat

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

[For age 2+ with a caregiver]

Join us and Barbara Lukas from WMHT as we make some fun Cat in the Hat themed crafts and get a photo taken with the hat wearing cat himself!

Space is limited. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Tune in to our Livestream for an insightful discussion with journalist and author Lee Hawkins.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, 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 "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[All Ages] Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

The Magic of Electricity: Presented by MiSci

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

What is electricity, what are the types and where does it come from? Explore the different types of electricity and see how it is generated and used in this shocking program presented by the Museum of Innovation and Science! 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Tales at Arbor Hill

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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: Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The African Diaspora: Sacred Dances and Drums

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

[All Ages]

An educational and participatory Dance Workshop for children, young adults and adults. Participants will learn about dances and the timeless costume/dress worn for performing cultural dances.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, 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 "All Ages" group.

Michael Hurts Quartet Jazz Program

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a live Jazz performance with Bassist Michael Hurt and his Jazz Quartet.