This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults North Albany This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Explore strange new worlds and enjoy classic and contemporary tales set in distant times and faraway societies in this sci-fi book club!March's Pick: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 23 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Pine Hills Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Open Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Our romance book club selection for April is Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Bach Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! "The kids in Mrs. Z's class. 2: Rohan Murthy has a plan" by Rajani LaRocca. 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Shakespeare Readout 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults North Albany Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Shakespeare Readout 5:00pm–7:30pm North Albany Open Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the Bard's birthday with a group reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream!" Pick a part out of a hat, pick up a script, and put on a (very low-stakes) show! Bring your fairytale whimsy; costumes not required. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Embracing Me: A Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Embracing Me: A Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: [18+] Embracing Me: A Book Club is a bi-monthly group focused on connecting people, creating communities, and embracing yourself no matter your size, shape, gender orientation, race, ability, and sexual orientation. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion for Older Adults 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion for Older Adults 2:00pm–3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Research shows that being read to promotes well-being for older adults. Join us as we explore monthly themes through the lens of a short story read aloud by a librarian. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Tales of Albany: Local History Book club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Tales of Albany: Local History Book club 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America by Russell Shorto. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 20 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 20 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Upcoming Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
May 23 - 25 2026 Library Closed All Day 5/23–5/25 All Branches Closing May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 5/23–5/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion for Older Adults 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion for Older Adults 2:00pm–3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Research shows that being read to promotes well-being for older adults. Join us as we explore monthly themes through the lens of a short story read aloud by a librarian. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 3 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 3 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Upcoming Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Tales of Albany: Local History Book club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Tales of Albany: Local History Book club 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join The Tales of Albany: Local History Book Club for a conversation about the history of the Underground Railroad and Albany’s role in the movement for freedom. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 17 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 17 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Upcoming Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863" by Lauren Tarshis 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Bach Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863" by Lauren Tarshis 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Upcoming Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! "I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863" by Lauren Tarshis. 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.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "Journey Under The Sea" by R. A. Montgomery 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Bach Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Bookmark Bunch "Journey Under The Sea" by R. A. Montgomery 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Upcoming Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 7-12] Welcome Bookmark Bunch! Bookmark Bunch "Journey Under The Sea" by R. A. Montgomery.Search for the lost city of Atlantis in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 42 possible endings! 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.
Sep 5 - 7 2026 Library Closed All Day 9/5–9/7 All Branches Closing Sep 5 - 7 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 9/5–9/7 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for Labor Day Weekend.
Sep 21 2026 Mon Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing Sep 21 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for Yom Kippur.
Nov 25 2026 Wed Library Closing Early 5:30pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closing Early 5:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library will be closing early at 5:30 pm.