Upcoming Events

[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.

From early cave paintings to the Renaissance masters, charcoal is one of the earliest artistic mediums in history. Your instructor will go over some basic warm-up practices, followed by some free time. Supplies will be provided!

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

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

Join APL on a guided tour at Albany Institute of History and Art.

Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

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 a Book Review: Coney Island:  The People’s Playground by Michael Immerso.  Reviewer:  Donald “The Soul Man” Hyman, teacher, actor, singer.

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

Join us at Bach and using clay create your own keychains, charms or jewelry! 

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

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Washington Avenue Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Center Square neighborhood.

[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!

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[For ages 10-17] March 10th is Super Mario day, so join us for some Super Mario fun with multiple consoles hooked up to play different Mario games! Mario Party, Mario Kart, Mario Bros, it's Mario Mania!

[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.

[For ages 6-12.] Come discover LEGO WeDo, an engaging hands-on STEM system, that will introduce students to computational thinking and engineering principles in a fun way. All materials provided. This is a 3-week series.

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.