This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Silent Book Club @ Madison Theater 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults, Older Adults Outreach/ Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Silent Book Club @ Madison Theater 5:00pm–6:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: [For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Madison Theater. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children Bach Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb. 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 "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Local History Event Details: Join us for a discussion of the book "Rebuilding: A Celebration of A Fixed -Up House and Life" by local author Wendy Marech. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Novels After Noon 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Bach This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Novels After Noon 2:00pm–3:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: [Adults] In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Page Turners: "Spy Ski School: The Graphic Novel" by Stuart Gibbs 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Page Turners: "Spy Ski School: The Graphic Novel" by Stuart Gibbs 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! 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 "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Adults North Albany Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club 5:00pm–5:45pm North Albany Open Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Dec 31 2025 Wed Closed Early for New Year's Eve 5:30pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Closed Early for New Year's Eve 5:30pm–8:00pm 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 This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club: January 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club: January 6:30pm–7:45pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. The book for January is The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children Bach Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. This year's show is based on the picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb. 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 "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Novels After Noon 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Bach This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Novels After Noon 2:00pm–3:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Book Buddies: Special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Edition 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Book Buddies: Special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Edition 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8]. This special Book Buddies session will explore the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. and feature a craft celebrating his legacy. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Page Turners: "The Cartoonists Club" by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Page Turners: "The Cartoonists Club" by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual/ Online Upcoming Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Silent Book Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Bach This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Silent Book Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: ** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach branch, enjoy a warm beverage, settle in, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults North Albany This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm North Albany Library Branch: North Albany Room: North Albany: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Explore strange new worlds and enjoy classic and contemporary tales set in distant times and faraway societies in this sci-fi book club!January Pick: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Pine Hills Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Upcoming Library Branch: Pine Hills Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Our romance book club selection for February is A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club: February 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club: February 6:30pm–7:45pm Virtual/ Online Upcoming Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. The book for January is The Long Fall by Walter Mosley. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.