Upcoming Events

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

[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**

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for March 11th: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!

[For Adults] 

Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. 

April 8: In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar

The League of Women Voters of Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and the Albany Public Library invite you to participate in a four-session online group reading and discussion series.

[Ages 7-12] Welcome  Bookmark Bunch!  

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

In celebration of Earth Day this month, April's book selection is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! No assigned readings or pressured discussion.

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own. 

Join us for an evening of relaxed conversation with other local parents and caretakers as we discuss these two thought-provoking books on raising children in the modern world:

March 20th: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

[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. 

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

The League of Women Voters of Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and the Albany Public Library invite you to participate in a four-session online group reading and discussion series.

Join me for a fun evening hour of discussing "Abandoned Albany" by Jay Farrell. 

[Teens] Come celebrate and share your love of anime and manga with other teens while snacking on Pocky.

[For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

[18+] This is an all-inclusive book club for those who like to take their time reading. 

This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around unique ideas, stories, and experiences.

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal growth and wellness.