Upcoming Events

[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! 

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

In partnership with Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring West African and Caribbean diasporic music.

[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! 

[For ages 0-10] What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy! Join special guest, Noelle Diamond, for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, a craft, and photos.

“Sight Specific” June 6- Nov. 8, 2025

[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! 

[For ages 8 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? Happy Owl & Mix It Up will be here with JDUltrasick and DJ Smoke to give a workshop on turtableism!

[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! 

Come celebrate Juneteenth with live music at the Delaware branch! We will be enjoying music from the local musical duo, The Little Zippers!

This event will be outside on the back patio, so bring a blanket to sit on the lawn!

[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! 

[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! 

[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! 

[All Ages] Enjoy a night of fun and activities at the library! Participate in a scavenger hunt, group art activity, campfire songs, stories, and S'mores! (Campfire not included).

Spend a summer afternoon on the Pine Hills Branch patio listening to live music. Join us for a special performance by the duo "Happenstance" featuring Joann Sifo.

In the case of rain, this performance will be moved indoors.

[All ages] Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan. 

[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! 

[Ages 3-5] Join us and music teacher, fiber artist and all-around enthusiast, Kaila Kurz, as we learn to make instruments and music using everyday objects!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

Swallowtail Vagabounds features leader Blue Carreker and her acoustic trio, with guitars, mandolin, stand up bass, will perform songs influenced by folk, bluegrass and Americana with some original songs.

[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!