Upcoming Events

(Ages 2-7) Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Storytime will move inside in case of rain.

[Ages 11 -17] Come make some old school hemp bracelets for you or your friends!

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

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa 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 6-12] Delicious dips and healthy dippers--Fruity sips and happy sippers! Come on over to Bach for some cool cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables.

[Ages 2-7} Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play!  

Please bring a blanket to sit on.  The storytime will move inside if the weather is inclement.

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet  our Neighborhood Specialist. 

[Ages 11 -17] We've got Super Smash, Minecraft, Rocketleague and more! Play with or against your friends! 
 

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

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa 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.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or needlecrafting? Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start. All skill levels are welcome!

[Ages 5-15] Dreaming of having your selfie snapped near the Eiffel tower, posing by the Pyramids? Come on in to Bach and build them yourself! Follow a Lego Landmark card and build a wonder of the world.

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to the Organ Trio a trio led by percussionist Brian Melick performing a classic jazz format with jazz guitar and organ. Thanks to Music Performance Trust Fund.

[Ages 2-7} Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play!  

Please bring a blanket to sit on.  The storytime will move inside if the weather is inclement.

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects.   Come on in for some fine motor, sensory art.

[Ages 11 - 17] Make some customized buttons using our button press at Bach. Express yourself or make a gift for a friend, it's all up to you! 
 

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

[Ages 5-12] Love horses? Have you ever seen a miniature horse?  Lindsay Sprague  from Winterberry Farm will be in the Bach garden to teach all all about how to take care of a horse.

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa 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.

Let's Talk Albany: Historic Cherry Hill presentation - In 1827, a murder occurred at the Cherry Hill farm, home of the well-known Van Rensselaer family.

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

[Ages 2-7} Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play!  

Please bring a blanket to sit on.  The storytime will move inside if the weather is inclement.

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet  our Neighborhood Specialist. 

[Ages 3-7 and their Caregivers] WMHT Educator, Barbara Lukas will teach us about the fascinating world of coral reefs.  After watching a video about coral reefs, we will make a coral reef sculpture.