Upcoming Events

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Join us for Book Reviews | Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy by Katherine Stewart and The Shadow Gospel: How Anti-liberal Demonology Possessed U. S.

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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

[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!

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Come make Pride-themed buttons with us! We'll have the button maker out at the reference desk as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and rights.

Join us in uncovering library historical records & archiving the present day stories of Lesbians in the Capital Region.

[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.

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Note: We have 3 very special storytimes planned!

Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

Lunchtime Lures are back! Stop, walk or drive by the library between 12 & 1 and benefit from a lure placed on our Tree of Iron sculpture Poké Stop behind the library! And did you know we're a gym?

[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.

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

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. 

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

Come make Pride-themed buttons with us! We'll have the button maker out at the reference desk as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and rights.

The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available. Noice cancelling headphones are also available.

Ready to turn yarn into something beautiful and useful? Join us to crochet your own drawstring pouch! Follow along with step-by-step instructions to make your colorful creation. All skill levels welcome!

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.