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Digital Navigator One-on-One Computer Help

10:30am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Monday 10:30 - 11:00am Washington Avenue Session

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bach Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-6 and their Caregivers]  Come on over to Bach for a fun and silly Storytime full of singing and movement. After the Storytime there will be time for free play. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime at North Albany

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-4] Please join us in the Large Meeting Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

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

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-8] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. No registration required.

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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 "Children" group.

Baby Bounce

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Bounce at Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-2] Please join Youth Services staff for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for the youngest children, from birth to eighteen months. 

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

Tai Chi for Balance and Energy

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and flexibility they can enable.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] NEW Storytime! Join us for some weekend storytime fun. We'll be sharing stories, singing songs, learning new rhymes, and shaking our sillies out.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Computer Help

11:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Monday 11:30-12:00 Washington Avenue Session

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pre-K Cafe at the Pine Hills Branch

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3 & 4 & 5 and their caregivers] Join us for simple science experiments, games, book character parties and arts & crafts.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

11:00am - 11:30pm
Preschool
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Play and Grow at the Washington Ave. Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-2] Join us for unstructured play-time with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Play & Grow at the Washington Ave. Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Résumé Assistance

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Delaware
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 12-1pm. Registration for your appointment is required.

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

One on One Computer Help

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, Health & Wellness, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Adults]  Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

EOC Tabling

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Delaware Branch Stitch Angels

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Computer Help

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Monday 11:30-12:00 Washington Avenue Session

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

One on One Computer Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For adults] Schedule a 1 hour, one-on-one appointment with the Librarian for assistance with your technology questions. We can help from how to use your phone to computers. Please have your questions ready before the appointment.

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

Knitting & Crocheting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Adult]

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

Coffee and a Movie

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movie
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and snacks, and the chance to talk to community services providers!

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

Science Time with Mr. Bill

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-17] Calling all Science Fans! Bring the family and participate and learn about the basics of science and engineering with Mr. Bill!

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

Saturday Afternoon Games

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 3-17 and families] Come to the Youth Services Room (2nd floor) for some gaming fun! We’ll have board and card games for children, teens, and families. The games will be available from 1:00-4:00pm, but you may come and go as you wish.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Computer Help

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Monday 11:30-12:00 Washington Avenue Session

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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 "Adults" group.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
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!

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

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

Reading with Rocket!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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

Kids Cooking Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[Ages 5-14] Join Miss Kim from Cornell Cooperative extension to learn about how to prepare healthy meals. Take home recipes you'll make again and again. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Lego Cafe

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-17] Come enjoy this new spin on lego building! we are buying brand new kits from the Lego City collection and making new buildings to put on display in children's room. This collaborative build will also include refreshments! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano Class

3:45pm - 4:15pm
All Ages
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher. Please Note that if you have signed up for the 3:40 -4:10 class this is the new time starting 9/21/23 and onwards.

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

Anime Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[For Teens] Do you feel alone in this world? Like no one understands your interest of anime? Well join the Anime Club! We, as an accepting and welcoming club, understand your passion for anime. We also have video games available, too!

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

Mindfulness with Root3d (for kids)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Root3d instructors lead us in mindfulness and writing exercises to enhance the mind body connection. Ages 8-17.

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: 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 "All Ages" group.

Delaware Community Farmers Market

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lively produce only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably.  Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Afternoon Storytime at the Pine Hills Branch

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Preschool
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun@4! Construction Zone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Join us for Fun@4!  Construction Zone!  We will have a variety of building materials, legos, magna tiles, Jenga and more.  Stop by after school and build something!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

UHLS Expedition 2023 Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] It's the Upper Hudson Library Love Fest! On Wednesday, September 13th at the Pruyn House Complex (207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY 12110) Celebrate the Library Expedition and celebrate libraries!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano

4:15pm - 4:45pm
All Ages
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher. Please Note that if you have signed up for the 4:15 - 4:45 class this is the new time starting 9/21/23 and onwards.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano Class

4:45pm - 5:15pm
All Ages
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher. Please Note that if you have signed up for the 4:50 -5:20 class this is the new time starting 9/21/23 and onwards.

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

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers! 

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

The Gaming Zone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Book Club Before Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club
Event Details:

[For ages: 18+] Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles will be based on the month’s holiday observations.

Title for November: "Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stamp Making

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages: 18+] Design and carve your own stamps to use to personalize bullet journals, washi tape, gift wrap, custom cards, and more.

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

Contemplative Film Night with Tea and Popcorn

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movie
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Seats Remaining: 19
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[Adults 18+] Come join us for a film with a cup of tea and popcorn. Films will be contemplative, musing, philosophical or spiritual in nature. To be held on the second Wednesday of each month, film evenings are casual

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
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[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 "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano Class

5:15pm - 5:45pm
All Ages
Howe
Closed
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
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Seats Remaining: 0
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[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher. Please Note that if you have signed up for the 5:25 - 5:55 class this is the new time starting 9/21/23 and onwards.

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

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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[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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Evening Storytime at the Pine Hills Branch

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Preschool
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
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[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Make Some Noise!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
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[For ages 5 - 11] Get together to make your own musical instruments! We'll learn how to make hand drums, rainsticks, maracas, kazoos, guitars, harmonicas, castanets, banjos, and more -- it's up to you!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

APL Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
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This is the monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library, Board of Trustees.

More information, including links to the agenda, minutes, and live-streaming of meetings can be found here:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

September Ceramics with Sarah Hazelke

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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[For Adults]

Grown-ups can also go back to school in September!

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

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
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[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Delaware Area Neighborhood Association Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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Delaware Area Neighborhood Association Meeting