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Sunbeam Storytime

12:30pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Cancelled
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

Slime Day!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us over Spring Break for Slime Day! We'll be making our own slime using simple household ingredients. No registration necessary. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

MoneyBunny StoryTime!

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Hop on down to Howe to learn about Financial Litracy with 3 little bunnies as they try to earn, spend, and save! Then Join us on 4/9 meet the fourth and last Money Bunny and for even More Money Bunny Activities!


 

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.

MoneyBunny StoryTime!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Children
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Hop on down to Howe to learn about Financial Litracy with 3 little bunnies as they try to earn, spend, and save! Then Join us on 4/9 meet the fourth and last Money Bunny and for even More Money Bunny Activities!


 

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.

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
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)

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.

Do We Want to Be Like Music?

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Workshop
Event Details:

Why do we care for music so much that we want to sing or dance? Come drum with us! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

MoneyBunny Activities!

4:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Children
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Now that we have read the 4 books our little bunny friends are in, let's put what we learn to use and do some fun activities, where you can earn carrots to get prizes!

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.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Sunbeam Storytime

12:30pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

All Abilities Social Group

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Autism Acceptance with Andrew Maggio

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, Workshop
Event Details:

[For children & families] For Autism Acceptance month, join autism advocate and public speaker Andrew Maggio as he shares his firsthand experiences living with autism.

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.

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
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)

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.

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Chair Yoga with Lian

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Experience the benefits of yoga from the comfort of a chair!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Crafternoons: Earth Day Paper Plate Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
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.

Sunbeam Storytime

12:30pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Storytime with Rocket the dog!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time with Rocket the Therapy Dog. The lights will be dimmer, there will be fidget toys, reading, and fun songs. And everyone can have a chance to pet our friend Rocket the Dog!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
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)

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.