Aug-Sep 2025 Labor Day Weekend All Day 8/30–9/1 All Branches Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day Weekend All Day 8/30–9/1 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Delaware Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Cancelled Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Growing Readers Event Details: [Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Storytime & Play 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Delaware This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Storytime & Play 10:30am–11:30am Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Music Fun with Matt! 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Music Fun with Matt! 10:30am–11:15am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Music Event Details: [For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.] Join us this morning at the Washington Ave. Branch for music with Matt Yaeger! We will sing, dance, and have lots of fun together! This program will take place in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Playdough Playtime 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Playdough Playtime 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly Event Details: Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine motor skills and having fun in the process!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 6 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Family Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 6 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Family Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] Celebrate National Yoga Month with us at the library! After a yoga-themed storytime, we'll pull out our mats for a fun, relaxing yoga session.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Preschool Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Delaware Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Cancelled Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Growing Readers Event Details: [Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Children Bach This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Storytime & Play 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Delaware This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Storytime & Play 10:30am–11:30am Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Preschool Howe This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch 11:30am–12:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!