Nov 27 - 29 2024 Thanksgiving 11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 27 - 29 2024 Closing Thanksgiving 11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Mystery Book Club: A Cold and Lonely Place, by Sarah J. Henry 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Mystery Book Club: A Cold and Lonely Place, by Sarah J. Henry 6:30pm - 7:45pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 41 Event Details: [Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual/ Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online Event Details: [For Adults] Join us for a Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Page Turners: "Odder" by Katherine Applegate 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Page Turners: "Odder" by Katherine Applegate 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!December's book selection is Odder by Katherine Applegate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: [Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences.
Dec 24 - 25 2024 Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: All Albany Public Library branches and offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday.
Dec 31 2024 Tue New Year's Eve 5:30pm - 9:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve 5:30pm - 9:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: All Albany Public Library branches and offices will close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder, by Anthony Horowitz 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Virtual/ Online Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder, by Anthony Horowitz 6:30pm - 7:45pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: [Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual/ Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online Event Details: Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Page Turners: "Alone" by Megan E. Freeman 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Page Turners: "Alone" by Megan E. Freeman 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!January's book selection is Alone by Megan E. Freeman.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual/ Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online Event Details: Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual/ Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online Event Details: You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club: The Murders in Great Diddling, by Katarin Bivald 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Virtual/ Online Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club: The Murders in Great Diddling, by Katarin Bivald 6:30pm - 7:45pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: [Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Page Turners: "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Page Turners: "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual/ Online Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!
Apr 20 2025 Sun Easter All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Apr 24 2025 Thu Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 24 2025 Thu Closing Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.
May 24 - 26 2025 Memorial Day Weekend All Day 5/24 - 5/26 All Branches Closing May 24 - 26 2025 Closing Memorial Day Weekend All Day 5/24 - 5/26 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Branches Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth 3:00pm - 4:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
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
Oct 2 2025 Thu Yom Kippur All Day All Branches Closing Oct 2 2025 Thu Closing Yom Kippur All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Nov 26 2025 Wed Early Closing for Thanksgiving 5:30pm - 8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Early Closing for Thanksgiving 5:30pm - 8:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Thanksgiving All Day 11/27 - 11/28 All Branches Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online