This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Aug 29 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 29 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 29 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open 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: [Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from Storytime and are starting to read more on their own. 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.
Aug-Sep 2025 Labor Day Weekend All Day 8/30–9/1 All Branches Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day Weekend All Day 8/30–9/1 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: 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 "All Ages" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Facilities Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Facilities Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 6:00pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings Event Details: This is a meeting of the Facilities Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.Trustee Brigitte Pryor, ChairTrustee Jennifer MarlowTrustee Rachael VonadaMeeting Opening1.1 Call to Order
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Sep 5 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 Sep 5 2025 Fri Playdough Playtime 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Playdough Playtime 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly Event Details: Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine motor skills and having fun in the process!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Audit & Finance Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Audit & Finance Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings Event Details: This is a meeting of the Audit & Finance Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.Vice President for Finance Paige Allen, ChairTrustee Shaniqua JacksonTrustee Jennifer Marlow
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 8 2025 Mon The Art Corner: 3D Printed Earrings & Keychains 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 8 2025 Mon The Art Corner: 3D Printed Earrings & Keychains 6:00pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Waitlist Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and good company while you design and unwind.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: 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 Sep 12 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Sep 12 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Playdough for Adults: Stress Relief and the Art of Emotion 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Playdough for Adults: Stress Relief and the Art of Emotion 5:30pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, Sensory Friendly Registration Required Event Details: Playdough is not just for kids!Let your imagination flow, unwind in a peaceful space, and shape your feelings into colorful sculptures. Participants can create freehand sculptures, or follow artistic prompts.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.