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!

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? That is what is this. A chance to draw in with a group of people. Each week there will be a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

[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.

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects.   Come on in for some fine motor, sensory art.

[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!

[All Ages] Let's create Fall Leaf ornaments on scratchpads! Walk-ins welcome; ornaments are on a first come, first served basis.

Make some slime for this Fall Season!

Supplies are limited! Please reserve your spot online or call the branch at 518-427-4300 ext 6.

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

Take a break and join Virginia M. for a Fabulous Fall Paper Collage program.  Bring yourself or make it a date night and release your inner artist!  Encourage your creativity with different techniques.

[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!

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or needlecrafting? 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. All skill levels are welcome!

[Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers]  October is Fire Safety Month.  We will visit the firehouse next to the Bach library and meet an Albany Firefighter.

Using the paper curling technique, Stacey Kennedy will teach us how to make a pumpkin. 

Supplies are limited. Please reserve for your spot!

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!

Using Fall leaves as our "stamps", we will be making leaf print cards perfect for keeping or sending to a friend or loved one. 

[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?

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

[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.

We will crochet a simple coin purse using single crochet and double crochet stitches to form a rectangle, then we will sew the sides together and add a button to keep the flap closed.