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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess in the Garden

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

(All Ages) Come play chess in the Bach Garden.  Sip a cold drink while you strategize your next move!  You are encouraged to bring a friend.  

 

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Art for Preschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[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.

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

Multiplayer!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

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

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[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!

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

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 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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun@4! Butterfly Release Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] We have watched them grow, from caterpillars to chrysalis to beautiful butterflies! Now we will release them into our garden, weather permitting. We will also do a butterfly craft to celebrate.

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

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

Clay Keychains and Charms

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 11- 17] Come show your creative side with backpack charms or keychains! Whether you want to show off to your friends or express your creativity, the possibilies of what you can create are endless!

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

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[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!

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library branches and offices will be closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NNORC Nurse

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback , Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC , is available for blood pressure checks, medication review and other health concerns. 

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

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 "All Ages" group.

Bach Live!: Girl Love

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

In celebration of Pride month Bach Live will be featuring Girl Love. An Albany based band, Girl Love, is self described as folk music affirming queer holinesss.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NNORC Nurse

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adults] Susan Riback , Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC , is available for blood pressure checks, medication review and other health concerns. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Bach Live!: DonnaLee and Tony

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to DonnaLee and Tony a duo of female vocalist and guitarist who will feature pops songs through the decades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novels After Noon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Event Details:

[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!

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 "All Ages" group.

Bach Live: Sling Shot

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to DonnaLee and Tony a duo of female vocalist and guitarist who will feature pops songs through the decades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to Brenda Fisher & Friends a trio led by Brenda Fisher on guitar, vocals and harmonica performing Roots, Country and Blues. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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 "All Ages" group.

Bach Live: The Organ Trio

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to Brenda Fisher & Friends a trio led by percussionist Brian Melick performing a classic jazz format with jazz guitar and organ.