This event is in the "Children" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Book Buddies Special Women's History Month Edition! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Book Buddies Special Women's History Month 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] 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 Mar 12 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 Mar 12 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: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of The History of Here: A House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany by Akum Norder. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Mar 18 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Mar 18 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 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 "Tween/Teen" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Page Turners: "Catherine's War" by Julia Billet 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Page Turners: "Catherine's War" by Julia Billet 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 "Adults" group Mar 20 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 20 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Pine Hills Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Booked by Romance: A Romance Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Open Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Our romance book club selection for March is Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults North Albany This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 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!March's Pick: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 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 Mar 28 2026 Sat Silent Book Club @ Albany Center Gallery 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Older Adults Outreach/ Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Silent Book Club @ Albany Center Gallery 11:00am–12:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: ** New location, New Day** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Short Story Readaloud & Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 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 Event Details: Gather round to hear a short story read aloud by a librarian. Enjoy a quiet discussion together, or linger to work on sudokus, crosswords, and adult coloring pages. The March theme is the Hindu spring festival of Holi. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 1 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 1 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Apr 2 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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon APL Mystery Book Club: April 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 Apr 6 2026 Mon APL Mystery Book Club: April 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 mystery before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. The Book for April will be Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Apr 9 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 "Tween/Teen" group Apr 15 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 15 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Buddies Special Earth Day Edition! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Buddies Special Earth 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] 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club Open Mic Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children Bach Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club Open Mic Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Open Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! For our last meeting, join us for an Open Mic Night! You can prepare something, read a book from the library, or do whatever your heart tells you.We can't wait to see you there! 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 "Tween/Teen" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Page Turners: "The Lost Library" by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween/Teen Virtual/ Online Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Page Turners: "The Lost Library" by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass 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 "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Virtual/ Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri LGBTQ+ Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Silent Book Club @ Albany Center Gallery 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Outreach/ Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Silent Book Club @ Albany Center Gallery 11:00am–12:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite 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 Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of Abandoned Albany: Relics of the Capital District by Jay Farrell. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.