This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Munchkin Mania 2:00pm–4:00pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Munchkin Mania 2:00pm–4:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [Ages 10 - 17] Munchkin is a tongue in cheek roleplaying card game that's easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. Come co-operate with your friends, or betray them on the way to victory!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Washington Avenue This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) 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 "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Local History Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. 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 "All Ages" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Speak with a Housing Services Advocate 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Washington Avenue This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Speak with a Housing Services Advocate 2:00pm–4:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1)
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Even Tinier Bottle Sand Art 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Even Tinier Bottle Sand Art 2:00pm–3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: [Ages 5 - 17] What can you do with a teeny tiny sand art bottle? Turn it into a necklace! Come make colorful jewelry to take home with you when you're done!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Washington Avenue This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Homebuyer 101 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Homebuyer 101 1:00pm–2:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: [For Adults] Get started on the path to buying a home with this overview of the homebuying process, down payment programs, and what it takes to credit qualify for a mortgage.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers. 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 "Preschool" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. 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 "Children" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools. 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 "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue FFAPL Book Talk 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue FFAPL Book Talk 2:00pm–3:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL Event Details: Join us for an Author Talk: Mary Armao McCarthy, writer of creative nonfiction & poetry, discusses & reads from her memoir written with Kevin McCarthy: Our Time in Morocco: A Story of Love, War, Travel, & Discovery.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Free HIV and Hep C Testing 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Free HIV and Hep C Testing 2:00pm–5:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: [For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Washington Avenue This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Anime Night 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Anime Night 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Movie Event Details: [For ages 10-17] Join us for an exciting night of anime and snacks at the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Washington Avenue Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Cancelled Novel Night Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: [For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. August 12: Greek Lessons by Han Kang
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) 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 "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian. 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Local History Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Washington Avenue This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings Event Details: Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!