Upcoming Events

[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!

Come create your own winter-themed candle. Winter is full of wonderful smells we can wrap up in a candle. Learn more about candles making with this hands-on activity.  Registration is required; supplies are limited.

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.

Using markers, string, and a paper plate, we will make a springy sproingy snake that can bounce along with you.

Do you love creating fiber artwork but struggle to find the time to practice your hobby? Would you like to connect with other creative and crafty folks who share your passion? Join us at the Pine Hills Branch for a fun crafting get-together!

Join us for this special art therapy wellness series for November and December. We will be making seasonal greeting cards that you can send to a loved one, gift to a friend, or donate to a local group.

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

(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!

Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?

[For ages 5-17] Come join us and make sand art in cute little bottles, then turn them into ornaments you can hang for the holidays or put on a necklace to hang on yourself or give as a gift!

[5-17] Come make some fun kid friendly crafts, that can be given to friends, family or to keep for your self. Please call to see what crafts we will have!

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

[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.

Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of a Holiday Tree Garland. No experience needed. This is a 2-part series.

[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!

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath

Daily winter break activities at APL Youth Services!

Friday, 12/26: Cut & Paste Polar Bear

Saturday, 12/27: Handprint Penguin

Monday, 12/29: Winter Mittens

Tuesday, 12/30: Snowperson Wreath