Upcoming Events

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

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online.

Come make small pieces of art at the Howe Branch in February! 

Paint and Sip: 6th 

Collage and Sip:13th 

Watercolor and Sip: 20th
 
Draw and Sip: 27th

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris.

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[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.

[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?

[For Adults] Watch a 1-hour, pre-recorded bestselling author talk in the Pine Hills Branch meeting room with fellow attendees. These videos are offered through APL's partnership with Library Speakers Consortium. 

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[Ages 5-11] Looking for some break week fun? Stop by the Youth Services room to see what's in store:

Monday, 2/17: Bean Portraits

Tuesday, 2/18: Paper Plate Rainbow

Wednesday, 2/19: Yarn Bookmarks

Come one and all to the February Break Extravaganza! We will make slime, do crafts and do a take and make science project!

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

What is electricity, what are the types and where does it come from? Explore the different types of electricity and see how it is generated and used in this shocking program presented by the Museum of Innovation and Science! 

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[Ages 4+] Come tackle our bouncy ball challenges to win prizes, and also make your very own bouncy ball to take home! This is drop-in event, while supplies last.

Tired of the cold and itching for warmer weather? Come join us at the North Albany library for a summer themed party in the middle of winter! We will have summer themed music, snacks, and crafts for the whole family.

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends!