This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 20 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 20 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Virtual/ Online Upcoming Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 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 Mar 23 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Pine Hills Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming 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 March is Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults North Albany This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Gather round to hear a short story read aloud by a librarian. Enjoy a quiet discussion together, or linger to work on sudokus, crosswords, and adult coloring pages. The March theme is the Hindu spring festival of Holi. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun 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 Easter Holiday.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club Open Mic Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children Bach Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club Open Mic Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Upcoming Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! For our last meeting, join us for an Open Mic Night! You can prepare something, read a book from the library, or do whatever your heart tells you.We can't wait to see you there! 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Virtual/ Online Upcoming Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A 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 us for a discussion of Abandoned Albany: Relics of the Capital District by Jay Farrell. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Shakespeare Readout 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults North Albany Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Shakespeare Readout 5:00pm–7:30pm North Albany Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Embracing Me: A Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nov 26 - 27 2026 Library Closed All Day 11/26–11/27 All Branches Closing Nov 26 - 27 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 11/26–11/27 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 Thanksgiving Holiday.
Dec 24 - 25 2026 Library Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Dec 31 2026 Thu Library Closing Early 5:30pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu 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.