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Candy Cane Experiments

4:15pm–5:15pm
Children
Delaware
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you been enjoying your candy canes this season? Join us as we predict the outcome of 5 simple candy cane experiments and record what we discover.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Art & Craft Supply Swap

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This event invites artists and crafters of all skill levels to bring their surplus supplies and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
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)

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.

The Art Corner: Canvas Purse Print

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Paint your own stylish purse while smooth, soulful music sets the mood.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Art After Dark: Figure Drawing

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Warm up your drawing hand and explore the fundamentals of figure drawing. We welcome a guest live model as our subject of focus. Supplies will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Book Buddies: Special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Edition

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Ages 4-8]. This special Book Buddies session will explore the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. and feature a craft celebrating his legacy. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Coding Robots

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Delaware
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn simple coding with robots!  Get to know (& program!) Bee-Bot, our Robot Mice & Cubetto.  Walk-ins welcome; registration is appreciated. Register online or call 518-427-4300 ext. 4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
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)

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.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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.

Book Buddies

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.