Upcoming Events

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.  

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

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!

[Adults 18+] Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you design and unwind.

This is a meeting of the Policy & Governance Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

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

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

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

[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.

[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 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!

[For Ages 18+] Members of #2 Buy Nothing Albany will be bringing in items to gift to the community, no strings attached.

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

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.  

[For ages 11 - 13] Join us for our gender-inclusive celebration of menstruation! 

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

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

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

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

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

[Adults] Come watch some classic, new, and influential martial arts films at the Arbor Hill/West Hill branch.

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

[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!