This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue FFAPL Book Talk 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 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 a Book Review: Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media by Jacob Mchangama. Reviewer: Frank Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger.
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 "Older Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue 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 "Older Adults" group Sep 30 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: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue LEGO Build Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 30 2025 Tue LEGO Build Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 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 Sep 30 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Aging in Place Workshop with LifePath 10:30am–11:30am Older Adults Washington Avenue Open Registration Required This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Aging in Place Workshop with LifePath 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Open Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a practical and empowering workshop to help older adults and caregivers understand options and services that support safe, independent living, including information on LifePath’s programs. Topics Covered:
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 1 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 Oct 1 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 Oct 1 2025 Wed Gamers Unite! 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 1 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!
Oct 2 2025 Thu Yom Kippur All Day All Branches Closing Oct 2 2025 Thu Closing Yom Kippur All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 3 2025 Fri I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 3 2025 Fri I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Toddler 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 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more! 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 4 2025 Sat I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 4 2025 Sat I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, and we're celebrating by bringing an Albany Fire Department truck to the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Fall Leaf Garland 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults Washington Avenue Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Fall Leaf Garland 2:00pm–4:30pm Washington Avenue Upcoming Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring some fall cheer into your home with a handmade fall leaf garland, made with vintage book pages and colorful paper. Explore your creativity while creating something beautiful for your home or office.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 5 2025 Sun I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 5 2025 Sun I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 6 2025 Mon I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 6 2025 Mon I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 6 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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue FFAPL Book Talk 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 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 a Special Program: Alex Ashby & Amy Walsh of the Albany Water Department discuss “Sustainable Forest Management for Water Quality.”
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 "Older Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue 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 "Older Adults" group Oct 7 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: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 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 Oct 7 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 8 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 8 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!