This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Page Turners: "5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior" by Mark & Alexis Siegel 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Page Turners: "5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior" by Mark & Alexis Siegel 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual/ Online Upcoming Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!August's book selection is 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior by Mark & Alexis Siegel.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Storytime in the Park (at Washington Park) 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Outreach/ Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Storytime in the Park (at Washington Park) 10:30am–11:00am Outreach/ Offsite Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime, Summer Reading Event Details: [For ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Bring your blankets or chairs, and join us in Washington Park for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: [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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Stitch Angels 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Delaware This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Stitch Angels 12:30pm–2:30pm 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 "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Teen Fridays 3:30pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen North Albany This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Teen Fridays 3:30pm–5:00pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Fidget Friday 4:15pm–5:15pm All Ages Delaware This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Fidget Friday 4:15pm–5:15pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach, Sensory Friendly Event Details: [Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys, search through our discovery bins & explore our sensory items!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri The Gaming Zone 4:30pm–5:45pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 22 2025 Fri The Gaming Zone 4:30pm–5:45pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: [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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri The Slow and Steady Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri The Slow and Steady Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [18+] This is an all-inclusive book club for those who like to take their time reading. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around unique ideas, stories, and experiences.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers. 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 "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat APL @ Latin Fest 2025 11:00am–5:00pm All Ages Outreach/ Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat APL @ Latin Fest 2025 11:00am–5:00pm Outreach/ Offsite Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Outreach Event Details: Come see us at the Latin Fest 2025!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Graduation at the Pine Hills Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Graduation at the Pine Hills Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] After our Growing Readers story time, join us as we celebrate our Growing Readers who are heading off to kindergarten with their very own graduation celebration.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Preschool Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Pine Hills 1:00pm–2:30pm All Ages Pine Hills This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Pine Hills 1:00pm–2:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? Join us today at the Pine Hills branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!No registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Pendulum & Selenite Wand Making 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Older Adults Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Pendulum & Selenite Wand Making 2:00pm–3:30pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own pendulum & selenite chakra. Each attendee will craft a personalized tool that resonates with their energy by using crystals, metals, and cords.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Bach Storytime in the Garden 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Bach Storytime in the Garden 10:30am–11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Garden Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading Event Details: (Ages 2-7) Join us in the Bach Garden for a fun family storytime with songs and movement. Stay after the storytime to play in the garden. In case of rain we will move inside.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Tech Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults, Older Adults Delaware Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Tech Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Reference Area Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required Event Details: [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. Tech Help is offered every Monday.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Arbor Hill 12:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Arbor Hill 12:00pm–1:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? Join us today at the Arbor Hill branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!No registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Monday Gentle Movement Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Adults, Older Adults Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Monday Gentle Movement Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Howe This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class 2:30pm–4:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: [For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.
This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Howe's Craft Camp! 4:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Howe Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Howe's Craft Camp! 4:00pm–6:00pm Howe Upcoming Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: [6-17] Come join us at Howe for fun Summertime Crafts! July 14: Cardboard Tapestry Weaving