Upcoming Events

[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?

[All Ages] Join us for a loom workshop with Lori Kochanski from Albany Barn. During this workshop, you will learn firsthand how weaving on a loom works as you work as a group to create a piece that will be displayed in the library. 

[Ages 18+] Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. 
Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register, or sign-up online.

[For Ages 6 - 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.

[17+] Make a lovely gift for a family member or friend (or yourself! ) this December! In this program we will be creating delicious and giftable jars of Hot Cocoa Mix. 

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

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

Come paint & color adorable wooden magnets of all shapes & sizes. No registration necessary, while supplies last. [All Ages]

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

[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.

Let's decorate giftbags for friends and family! We will have lots of holiday shaped paper cut outs to stick to the bags to make them as fun and festive as you like! Be as creative as you want!

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11] 

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

[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 ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday, 12/23: Melting Snowperson

Thursday, 12/26: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday, 12/27: Poplar Bear Puppet

[For Ages 6 - 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.

[For ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday: Melting Snowperson

Thursday: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday: Poplar Bear Puppet

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

[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 ages 5-11] Brrr! Come warm up around our "fireplace" with some break week crafting!

Monday: Melting Snowperson

Thursday: Pop-Up Penguin

Friday: Poplar Bear Puppet

Celebrate the end of the calendar year with a sensory bonanza for your baby featuring: music, dancing, bubbles, glow sticks, and other glow-in-the-dark fun and activities!