This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 13 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 Aug 13 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: [For ages 0-5] 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat **POSTPONED** Slingshot Funk Band 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Older Adults Howe This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat **POSTPONED** Slingshot Funk Band 3:00pm–4:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Music, Summer Reading Event Details: PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 27TH, AT 3PM
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Howe Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Full Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 19 2025 Tue Music Bingo Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children North Albany Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Music Bingo Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm North Albany Open Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Music, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 5-11] B-4 summer ends come to the North Albany branch to wrap up Summer Reading where we'll be dabbing our way through musical hits for a special music bingo. Registration is recommended.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 20 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 Aug 20 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: [For ages 0-5] 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 "All Ages" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Bach Live: Nancy Donnelly and Azaam Hameed 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Bach This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Bach Live: Nancy Donnelly and Azaam Hameed 6:00pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Garden Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: ANCY DONNELLY AND AZAAM HAMEED will perform R&B and jazz standards, Azzaam is an acclaimed pianist and Nancy is lead vocalist, both have many years performing in Capital Region and Hudson Valle A valued member of the Albany Musicians Ass
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Older Adults Howe This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe 5:30pm–6:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Event Details: [Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy some relaxing music.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Howe Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Full Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 Aug 27 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 Aug 27 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: [For ages 0-5] 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 "All Ages" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Bach Live: Off the Record 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Bach This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Bach Live: Off the Record 6:00pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Garden Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: Off the Record is the Capital District's premier 1960's rock n' roll lounge band. *Music will be held in the Rotunda if it rains.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Let's Glow: Baby/Toddler Storytime and Dance Party 10:30am–11:30am Preschool North Albany This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Let's Glow: Baby/Toddler Storytime and Dance Party 10:30am–11:30am North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Event Details: (Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no more!
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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
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 "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Music Fun with Matt! 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Music Fun with Matt! 10:30am–11:15am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Music Event Details: [For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.] Join us this morning at the Washington Ave. Branch for music with Matt Yaeger! We will sing, dance, and have lots of fun together! This program will take place in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. 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 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
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 "All Ages" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Melodies of India with Veena and Devesh Chandra 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Pine Hills This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Melodies of India with Veena and Devesh Chandra 2:00pm–3:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Courtyard Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: Enjoy a family fun and creativity event at the Delaware, and Pine Hills Branches! Come and enjoy an Indian Classical Music performance by Veena and Devesh Chandra Enjoy a family fun and creativity event at the Delaware and Pine Hills Branches!
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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Melodies of India with Veena and Devesh Chandra 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages Delaware This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Melodies of India with Veena and Devesh Chandra 4:00pm–5:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Front Courtyard Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: Enjoy a family fun and creativity! Come and enjoy an Indian Classical Music performance by Veena and Devesh Chandra Enjoy a family fun and creativity event at the Delaware and Pine Hills Branches!