Upcoming Events

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

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own. 

[Ages 4-8] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle and make some crafts to take home! Plus, you can take the book!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

[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?  Here is your chance!  Each session will provide a still life for inspiration.  Canvas and paints will be provided.

[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?

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff.

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

[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.

Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your local library! Through crafts, experiments, presentations and more, we will learn about the vast universe we inhabit. Expand your knowledge and hang out with fellow outer-space lovers.

[Ages 11+] If you just got your first camera or are an avid photographer, come join our new all-skills welcome program as we will discuss the art and technique of Photography.

[For adults] From May-October, Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension - Albany County will be tending to our Pollinator Garden for two hours each Tuesday, rain or shine (unless it's pouring).

[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!

[Ages 5-12]  Meet Nina, the dog!  A Cornell Educator is bringing her dog, Nina to Bach.  We will learn all about pet care and best of all we can pet Nina's soft fur.

Kiara Johnson from Albany Barn will walk us through painting your wonderful pets in your life! Please bring one of your favorite photos of them as reference.

Do you love creating fiber artwork but struggle to find the time to practice your hobby? Would you like to connect with other creative and crafty folks who share your passion? Join us at the Pine Hills Branch for a fun crafting get-together!

We will color a picture on your popsicle stick "canvas". Then mix the popsicle sticks to together and put the "pieces" back together to form your original drawing. It's a puzzle that you get to design the picture and color yourself! 

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] 

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

[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?

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff.