Upcoming Events

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange

[Ages 7-12] Welcome  Bookmark Bunch!   Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can't wait to check it out! 

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

 Inspired by work conducted by Dr Shirley Ann Jackson, we will be creating our own electromagnets.

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[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.

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Have you called your smartphone stupid recently? Drop in to North Albany for help with any and all tech related questions.

[Ages 5-11] In recognition of National Bird Feeding month, we are excited to host a wildlife educator from the Pine Bush Preserve! The instructor will give a short presentation about the best practices for feeding birds and other local wildlife.

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Play Super Smash, Smario kart and more with friends!

[Ages 7-11]  I challenge you to "Valentine's Day Minute to Win It"!  We will do sweet and silly challenges with candy! 

[Age 3-5] Join us, Barbara Lukas from WMHT, and seven lively ducklings as they get ready to fly for the very first time. 

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[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.

Come one and all to the February Break Extravaganza! We will make slime, do crafts and do a take and make science project!

[Ages 5-11] Come learn about suspension bridges and chain reactions with popsicles! This is a drop-in event.

[Ages 3-7] Curiosity Club: Dinosaur Art

 Hi 3-7 Year olds!   We are doing Dinosaur Art and Activities-Stomp on In!

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Join us at North Albany to make slime!

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Create your favorite video game characters or make your own creation with Perler beads!