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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Exploding Volcano

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
North Albany
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Using moldable clay, patrons can build a model volcano that can be painted on. As a part 2 to this progam, baking soda and vinegar will be used to create an "explosion" in the volcano.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Op Art for Kids!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] Have you seen an optical illusion before? It's more than meets the eye! We will use shapes, colors, and patterns to make art that comes alive... or does it?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Exploding Volcano

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
North Albany
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Using moldable clay, patrons can build a model volcano that can be painted on. As a part 2 to this progam, baking soda and vinegar will be used to create an "explosion" in the volcano.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun@4! Back to School Collage Magnets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 6-11]  Celebrate Back to School and keep those papers organized on the fridge!  We will decoupage large wooden magnets.  The theme is up to you!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots of tables and chairs to fit large-group games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Art for Preschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects.   Come on in for some fine motor, sensory art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Silent Wings: Raptors

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Get to know your Raptors in a special presentation by Silent Wings, a group whose goal is to increase environmental awareness about different birds of prey indigenous to the Northeast and other parts of the world.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Fun@4! Meet a Dynasty Wrestler

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Family] Meet a professional wrestler!   Come talk to a member of the local Dynasty Wrestling Team.  Our guest wrestler is a professional athlete, ready to answer questions about their training and preforming techniques .

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots of tables and chairs to fit large-group games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wednesday Wonders of Science - Limitless (Fusion) Energy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

[For All Ages] The third Wednesday of most months, come learn about a fascinating aspect of science and the world around us. Our presenters will discuss a different topic each month. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun@4! Grilled Cheese Throwdown

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[Ages 6-11] Let's have a friendly Grilled Cheese Throwdown!  You and a partner will create a unique grilled cheese, then share it with others for a taste test.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots of tables and chairs to fit large-group games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Gregory the Terrible Eater

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book/Author Talk, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[Ages 3-7] Barbara Lukas from WMHT brings us "Gregory the Terrible Eater"  Gregory doesn't like to eat cans and other things his goat family likes.  What will he do?