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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

(Ages 2-7) Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Storytime will move inside in case of rain.

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
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 - 5:00pm
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 "Tween/Teen" group.

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Healthy Sips and Dips

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

[Ages 6-12] Delicious dips and healthy dippers--Fruity sips and happy sippers! Come on over to Bach for some cool cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Egg-Stravaganza

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 8+] Come conduct some Egg-Xperiments & make some art outside in the yard of the Delaware Branch! While supplies last.  Rain date TBD.  

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

Reptile Adventure!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Community Event, One-on-One Instruction, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[5-11] Touch a snake! Pet a tortoise! See eye to eye with a chameleon! Plus, learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild, and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Tween/Teen" group.

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Travel the World with Legos

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 5-15] Dreaming of having your selfie snapped near the Eiffel tower, posing by the Pyramids? Come on in to Bach and build them yourself! Follow a Lego Landmark card and build a wonder of the world.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

All the small things!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Do you wonder what everyday objects look like up close? This program explores the exciting unseen world all around us and looks at the history of why seeing things with microscopes made important discoveries possible.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Love horses? Have you ever seen a miniature horse?  Lindsay Sprague  from Winterberry Farm will be in the Bach garden to teach all all about how to take care of a horse.

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

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Harvest Celebration for Kids with Honest Weight!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[for ages 5-11] Honest Weight is coming to celebrate the harvest with local produce, fresh food, snack making, refreshments, etc. on a summer day!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

VIA Aquarium

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Albany
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This program presents four marine invertebrates while discussing their anatomical adaptations for survival in varying habitats, as well as their roles in the food chain, and how to preserve the species.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[Ages 3-7 and their Caregivers] WMHT Educator, Barbara Lukas will teach us about the fascinating world of coral reefs.  After watching a video about coral reefs, we will make a coral reef sculpture.

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
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.