Upcoming Events

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet  our Neighborhood Specialist. 

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

[Adults 18+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month.

Ages 6-8: 6:15-7

Ages 9-12: 7-7:45

[Ages 11-17] Join up with our library staff and participate in a series of creative excercises that explore, art, literature, and performance.

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

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

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

[Ages 8+] Come conduct some Egg-Xperiments & make some art outside in the yard of the Delaware Branch! While supplies last.  Rain date TBD.  

[5-11] Touch a snake! Pet a tortoise! See eye to eye with a chameleon! Plus, learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild, and more!

Join us as James Collins, PhD, professor emeritus of anthropology & linguistics, U at Albany, SUNY, is interviewed by Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist, about Smoke and Ashes: Opi

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

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

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

[Ages 11 -17] We've got Super Smash, Minecraft, Rocketleague and more! Play with or against your friends! 
 

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

Sewing repair assistance and learn to use a sewing machine with help from Stitching Exchange!

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goals, rebuilding credit, and types of savings and investments.

Learn about the timeless art of Quilling.  Students will be shown how to complete a simple quilling project and will be taught skills that can be applied to other projects.

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

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures.

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome.