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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Not a # Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sewing Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Feed the Birds! A program with the Albany Pine Bush Preserve

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Not a # Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet 101 Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults
Washington Avenue
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Interested in exploring a new fiber arts hobby? 

Join us for an introductory lesson into crochet led by local crochet artist, Kaila Kurz. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The African Diaspora: Sacred Dances and Drums

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

[All Ages]

An educational participatory Dance Workshop for youth, young adults and adults. Participants will learn dances and about the timeless costume/dress worn for the performing of cultural dances.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Jewelry Making 101: Chandelier Earrings

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local Jewler, Maya Alexandra, at our Albany Made Maker Space as we learn how to make a pair of whimsical Chandelier earrings. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art After Dark: Charcoal

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series, where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sewing Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Basic Book Repair

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[For Adults] Many of us have relatively inexpensive books whose damages keep us from reading them. Although “quick fixes’ are frequently advertised, most of these will do additional harm to the book in the long run.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry and AI

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Is AI-generated poetry indistinguishable from poetry written by people? Decide for yourself in this workshop in which we will compare and contrast human and AI-composed poems. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sewing Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Managing finances during difficult times can cause stress for many of us. Whether we worry about paying our bills, paying off debt, income fluctuations or job security it is important to create a plan, take action and move forward.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Money Smart Kids and Parents/Caregivers

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Pine Hills
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month!

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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.

Art After Dark: Watercolor

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods. This month our instructor will offer tips, tricks, and insight with watercolor.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Period Party for Tweens

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Candle Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Delaware
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4