Upcoming Events

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

[Ages 11 -17] Come make some old school hemp bracelets for you or your friends!

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

Lively produce only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably.  Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

[For Teens and Adults, Ages 14+]  Learn to make reusable snack bags with food safe, waterproof fabric. No sewing experience is required.

[For Adults] Join Discover Albany's Maeve McEneny-Johnson for a Gilded Age walking tour through Albany's historic Center Square.

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures.

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will be available to answer questions and provide information. 

[Ages 6-12]

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots of tables and chairs to fit large-group games.

[Ages 6-12] Delicious dips and healthy dippers--Fruity sips and happy sippers! Come on over to Bach for some cool cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables.

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low and the movie will be family-friendly. Snacks included. This is a drop-in event that recurs on the last Wednesday of every month.

Enjoy a family movie night at the North Albany Branch! We have popcorn and drinks available. Below are the movies:

[For ages 18+] Come watch anime and draw anime characters or work on a manga that can be more dark or spicy in topic.

[Adults 18+] Want to learn to paint with watercolor? Join us for this librarian-led exploration in the art of watercolor. We will be creating abstract shapes and learning how colors interact with each other.

Join us for this 4-week series where we will to learn a "new" card game each Thursday. Already a pro? Join us for weekday fun and conversation as we play some of our favorite card games. 

7/18: Canasta 

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[For ages 5-11.] How are dinosaurs different from other animals? What happened to the dinosaurs? What did they eat? What is a fossil?