This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 12:30pm–6:00pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 12:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other Event Details: [Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 3:30pm–4:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Bach This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 11:00am–12:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open 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 Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 10:30am–3:30pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 10:30am–3:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other Event Details: [Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 10:30am–5:30pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 10:30am–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other Event Details: [Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Howe This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 3:00pm–4:00pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Reference Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 12:30pm–6:00pm Adults, Older Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department 12:30pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Small Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other Event Details: [Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Delaware This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 11:00am–12:00pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Older Adults Delaware This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 15 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 15 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Washington Avenue This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 4:00pm–5:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Manga Cafe 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween/Teen Washington Avenue This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Manga Cafe 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Start a Seedling for Earth Day 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tween/Teen Delaware This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Start a Seedling for Earth Day 5:30pm–6:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: Come plant some seedlings in peat pots to take home! Learn more about plant life cycles, germination, and gardening. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Fun@4! Library Madlibs 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Bach This event is in the "Children" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Fun@4! Library Madlibs 4:00pm–4:30pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Celebrate National Library Week by filling out library themed madlibs with your friends. What silly stories will you come up with? Disclaimer(s) 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm–6:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open 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 Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 23 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online Description: The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 10:30am–11:30am Adults Pine Hills This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay 10:30am–11:30am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Tabling Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach, Other Event Details: No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue The Curious Mind: Financial Literacy and You 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Washington Avenue Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue The Curious Mind: Financial Literacy and You 6:00pm–7:00pm Washington Avenue Open Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join the Albany Public Library for The Curious Mind, recurring monthly talks with local experts. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Older Adults Delaware This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Delaware neighborhood. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group May 1 - 22 2026 Get Caught Reading at Pine Hills All Day 5/1–5/22 Children Pine Hills This event is in the "Children" group May 1 - 22 2026 Get Caught Reading at Pine Hills All Day 5/1–5/22 Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Other Event Details: [Ages 4-13] May is Get Caught Reading Month! Pssst...hey...if you get caught reading at the Pine Hills branch this May, I heard you might earn a small prize... Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 - 22 2026 Zero Screens, Tons of Fun! All Day 5/1–5/22 All Ages Howe This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 - 22 2026 Zero Screens, Tons of Fun! All Day 5/1–5/22 Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Teen Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Sensory Friendly, Other Event Details: Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Comedy for Seniors 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Delaware Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Comedy for Seniors 2:00pm–3:00pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Reminisce and laugh along with local comedian Judi Clements as she shares her humorous life experiences: all the ups and downs of life as a teacher, actor, mother and now a stand-up comic! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Howe Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens! 3:00pm–5:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Registration Required Event Details: [10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.