Upcoming Events

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

How to Put Down Your Phone - Ancient tips for managing a busy mind and
a busy world w/ meditation instructor, Elissa Kane

Like me . . . do you get completely distracted by your busy mind, the

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Join us for a Book Review: Why Weren’t We Told?  A Personal Search for the Truth about Our History by Henry Reynolds, a prize-winning Australian historian.  Reviewer:  Tom Ellis

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Laneka Moore, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

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

[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!

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

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

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

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

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us 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] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

[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.