Apr 5 2026 Sun Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for the Easter Holiday.
Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 23 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day.
This event is in the "Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group May 4 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 4 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 4 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 5 2026 Tue Big Feels: A Mental Health Book Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 5 2026 Tue Big Feels: A Mental Health Book Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading Event Details: [for ages 5+ and their caregivers] For Mental Health Awareness month, join us in collaboration with Noteworthy Resources for a book talk and resources about mental health. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 7 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group May 11 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 11 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 18 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group May 18 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 18 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 18 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 May 21 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.
May 23 - 25 2026 Library Closed All Day 5/23–5/25 All Branches Closing May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 5/23–5/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.
This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 1 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 8 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Skateboarding 101 2.0! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 9 2026 Tue Skateboarding 101 2.0! 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM, Workshop Event Details: [for ages 5 and up] Want to know more about skateboarding? From fingerboards to longboards and everything in between, join Miss Lindsey to watch skate videos & learn about skateboarding history, culture, and local resources. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 11 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Washington Avenue This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 15 2026 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, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading 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) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Washington Avenue This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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.