Upcoming Events

Watch a recording of an author talk with Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post at the Washington Avenue Branch with fellow attendees. This virtual author talk is provided by APL through the Library Speakers Consortium. Registration is not required. 

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

[Ages 7-17] Learn about the history of aviation and different aircraft designs. Explore the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to today! Create your own paper airplane from various templates and let them "take flight" at the library!

[Ages 5-11] Join us to build with large foam blocks! This is an outdoor event (weather-permitting). No registration necessary.

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

[Ages 4-8] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and make some crafts to take home! Plus, you can take the book!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

[Ages 5-17] Join us at the Delaware Branch as we build dinosaurs out of blocks borrowed from the Upper Hudson Library System! No registration necessary.  Attendees will take home their very own dinosaur egg to hatch in water!

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

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

Watch a recording of an author talk with scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at the Washington Avenue Branch with fellow attendees. This virtual author talk is provided by APL through the Library Speakers Consortium.

Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your local library! Through crafts, experiments, presentations and more, we will learn about the vast universe we inhabit. Expand your knowledge and hang out with fellow outer-space lovers.

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

[Ages 5-13] Make artistic "cat castles" from cardboard boxes. Be creative and make homes fit for the queen or king felines in your life. (*Disclaimer: you do not have to own a cat to participate in this program)

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

[For ages 3-11] Color Your World! Have you ever wondered why animals look the way they do?

[For Adults] This event invites crafters and artists of all skill levels to bring their handmade items, craft supplies, and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

[For ages 5-14.] Come build your cat (or other small pet) a fun castle! We will use cardboard, duct tape, and tools from our Make-Do kit. All supplies provided. We can't wait to see your pet's new abode!

[Ages 5-17] It's time to do some Summer Sand Art! Registration is necessary, as supplies are limited; please call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register, stop by our front desk, or register online. 

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

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.

Watch a recording of an author talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming at the Washington Avenue Branch with fellow attendees. This virtual author talk is provided by APL through the Library Speakers Consortium.

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of each month. 

[Ages 5-17] Inspired by Tyson Reeder's famous painting, "Ghost River", participants will create their own ghostly scenes out of air-dry clay and card stock.