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Basic Book Repair

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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[For Adults] Many of us have relatively inexpensive books whose damages keep us from reading them. Although “quick fixes’ are frequently advertised, most of these will do additional harm to the book in the long run.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry and AI

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Is AI-generated poetry indistinguishable from poetry written by people? Decide for yourself in this workshop in which we will compare and contrast human and AI-composed poems. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sewing Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Managing finances during difficult times can cause stress for many of us. Whether we worry about paying our bills, paying off debt, income fluctuations or job security it is important to create a plan, take action and move forward.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Money Smart Kids and Parents/Caregivers

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month!

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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Jewelry Making 101: Chandelier Earrings

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local Jewler, Maya Alexandra, at our Albany Made Maker Space as we learn how to make a pair of whimsical Chandelier earrings. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art After Dark: Watercolor

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods. This month our instructor will offer tips, tricks, and insight with watercolor.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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

Period Party for Tweens

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

[For ages 11 - 13] Join us for our gender-inclusive celebration of menstruation! 

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

Candle Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Delaware
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Join us to make your own candle. Registration is required; supplies are limited. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4

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

Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

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

Just Keep Writing

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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[Ages 14+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

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

Crochet 102 Workshop: Amigurumi

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in expanding your knowledge of crochet?

Join us for amigurumi crochet lesson led by local crochet artist, Kaila Kurz.

Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homebuyer Fair

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Adults]  Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creating Cartoon Characters with Ira Marcks!

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Delaware
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

[All Ages] Award-winning graphic novelist Ira Marcks leads a hands-on workshop in designing expressive cartoon characters.

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

The Radical History of Zines

10:30am - 11:30am
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

[14+] Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and join us for what is sure to be a radical time as we welcome New York State Library's Elizabeth Jakubowski for a presentation and workshop on zines! 

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

Sparkling Moments: Mother's Day Jewelry Workshop

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[14+] Join us, and local jewelry maker, Maya Alexandra, as we craft a one-of-a-kind gift for the wonderful maternal figures in our lives. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art After Dark: Pastels & Tulips

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Adults, Ages 18+] In celebration of the Capitol Region’s Tulip Festival, we will be experimenting with oil and chalk pastels using tulips and spring flowers as our inspiration. Supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to provide kids ages 5 - 10 a fun introduction to money management topics.  Through activities and stories, we explore attitudes about money, how to set goals, the importance of saving, and making good spending choic

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Introduction to Careers in Cannabis

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?