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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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!

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or needlecrafting? 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. All skill levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

September Flowers: A Paper Craft

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Albany
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Using the paper curling technique, Stacey Kennedy will teach us how to make a flower. 

Supplies are limited. Please reserve for your spot!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ahoy! Pirate Crafts

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Did you know Sept. 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day? Aye matey, it is and there's no better day to make rubber ducks into parrots, turn paper towel tubes into spyglasses, and color a fun pirate hat!

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

Crafternoons

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11] 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

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

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] 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?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make Your Own Comic Book

12:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Throughout September, North Albany will have printable templates of comic book pages for anyone to create their own comic stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Symphony of Color: Coloring, Tea, and Classical Serenity

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

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

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

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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!

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.

Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for this fun craft project! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pinecone Owls

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Let's make an owl with things from outside (pinecones and acorn caps) that you can keep inside!

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

Young Creatives

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and participate in a monthly program that explores art, literature, and performance. Youth will practice being creative in a variety of mediums, including writing, drawing and photography.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

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

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

[All Ages] Join us for an artist's workshop to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring a piece of art to share and receive feedback from members of the local visual arts community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make Your Own Comic Book

12:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Throughout September, North Albany will have printable templates of comic book pages for anyone to create their own comic stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Symphony of Color: Coloring, Tea, and Classical Serenity

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[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.