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All Day
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"I Have a Dream" Thought Bubbles

All Day
All Ages
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

[All Ages] Starting on MLK Day & continuing through the entire month of February, stop by the library and fill out a speech bubble in response to Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech, or tell us about a dream you have. 

10 am
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 "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 "Adults" group.

BYOB(aby) Magazine Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join other parents with your child(ren) for free play & casual discussion at the Delaware Branch on Monday mornings. Coffee will be provided. 

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

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

[Ages 0-6 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.
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 2-5] 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, English as a New Language
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Learn about the Albany NNORC

10:00am - 11:00am
Older Adults
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Adults]  Stop by and learn about the services offered by the NNORC community organization.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual (Spanish) Family 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: Dual-Language, Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with us for a weekly bilingual storytime with your favorite fuzzy monster, Gruff, and his librarian side-kick. We'll be reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bounce Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Daycare Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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

Chair Yoga with Nikki Rogers

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

[For Adults] On Fridays of January, the North Albany will host 4 sessions of a warm and gentle chair yoga series with the incredible yoga instructor, Nikki B Rogers.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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

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

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: 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.

11 am
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Play and Grow at 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.

Family 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 0-5] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: 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.

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!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Saturday 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 0-5] 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 "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet with Folake Oyedokun, the New Scotland Neighborhood Specialist.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 "All Ages" group.

No Sew Sock Snow People

1:30pm - 2:30pm
All Ages
North Albany
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Learn to make a cute snow people out of socks and other simple items without sewing! 

Spots are limited, so please sign up to reserve your spot online or call us at 518-427-4300 ext 6.

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

Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby & how to access eBooks and eAudiobooks on your phone?

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Art for Preschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
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 "Adults" group.

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

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 "Adults" group.

Women in the Arts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Women's Issues and the Arts" is a new group that will meet on the third Thursday each month beginning on Thursday, January 18 at one o'clock.  Discussions will concern past and contemporary women's issues and the methods throug

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Yourself a Mandala

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For Adults] Mandalas can help center the mind and relax the body. In this workshop led by Nicole Miele, you will learn a brief history of Mandalas and their use for meditation purposes.

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

Sensory Friendly Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[For Ages 5 -17] This event is designed for families who have children with autism that would like to experience seeing a movie in a sensory friendly environment.

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

With Pen in Hand

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FFAPL Book Talk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist presents Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-one interview prep

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 2nd Floor Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

New to the job market? Been a while since your last interview? Get some help with one-on-one interview preparation. Practice your interview skills in a mock interview setting.

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

Novels After Noon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon"  book club.  We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advo-
cate for information and assistance on

tenant and landlord rights and respons-
ibilities. For more info, call the library at

(518) 427-4300 (ext. 2)

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

Centennial Movie Series: Lilies of the Field (1963)

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Centennial Movie Series: In January, the 1950s and 1960s. We're showing a movie from each decade that Albany Public Library has been around. On Saturday January 20th, we're showing "Lilies of the Field" (1963).

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

Delaware Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Delaware Branch to meet with Tabora Marcus, the Delaware Neighborhood Specialist.

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.

Learn to Knit with Gail Laber

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If learning to knit is one of your New Year's Resolutions, then this is the class for you. During this 3-week class you will learn the basics: terminology, tools and materials, and enough stitches to keep you knitting for many years to come.

Cancelled

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

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:

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.
Cancelled

Reading with Rocket! (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)

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.

One-on-one interview prep

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 2nd Floor Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

New to the job market? Been a while since your last interview? Get some help with one-on-one interview preparation. Practice your interview skills in a mock interview setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "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.

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

Anime Club at North Albany

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 a lone Main Character trapped with nowhere to go to talk about anime? 

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

Game Time

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 8 & up] Play with Xbox One or board and card games.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Craft with Megan

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 8
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[Ages 5-17] Join us once a month for a weekend craft. 

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

Multiplayer!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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[Ages 11-17] We've got Super Smash, Minecraft, Rocket League and more! Play with or against your friends! 

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

Teen Lab **CANCELED**

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
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[For ages 11-17] Come over after school and play cards, video games, or hang out with friends. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
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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
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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 "Children" group.

Fun@4! MiSci presents "Dry Ice"

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Ages 6-11] Explore the states of matter with some super cold chemical ice.  You will see object freeze before your very eyes and see bubbles float on an invisible bed.  This program is presented by an educator from the MiSci Museum.

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

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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[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 "Tween/Teen" group.

The Afterschool Club at the Pine Hills Branch

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

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

Crafternoons

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11] 

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

Decorate Your Journal

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Teen Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using magazine clippings and printed pictures, decorate your own journal for the new year! Be creative and unique to express yourself on the cover of your journal.

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

Teen Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
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[For ages 11-17] Come over after school and play cards, video games, or hang out with friends. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano Class

4:15pm - 4:45pm
All Ages
Howe
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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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[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One on One Piano Class

4:45pm - 5:15pm
All Ages
Howe
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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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[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher.

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

S.T.E.A.M. Lego

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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[For Ages 7-17] Participate in a weekly S.T.E.A.M. activity with Legos from our collection. A new challenge will be presented every week that will test your lego skills, ingenuity and creativity! 

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

The Gaming Zone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Closed
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
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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 "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
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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[All ages] Sign up for a weekly piano lesson with Ms. Francesca, a local piano teacher.

6 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Night: Rock Dog 3

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 90 minutes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Movie Night: The Right To Read

6:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Movie
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[All Ages] Join us at the Capital Repertory Theatre (251 N. Pearl St.) for a special, free screening of the documentary The Right To Read.

This event is in the "Children" group.

1/16/24 CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: LEGO WeDo Workshop Series

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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[For ages 6-12] Come discover LEGO WeDo, an engaging hands-on STEM system, that will introduce students to computational thinking and engineering principles in a fun way. All materials provided. This is a 3-week series.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Your Money, Get it Back.

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Virtual/Online, Workshop
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[For Adults] Does New York State have money in your name? New York has billions of dollars in lost money. Each day they return about a million dollars to those who file claims. Join us on zoom! Registration Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classic Kung Fu Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[Adults] Come watch some classic and influential kung fu films at the Arbor Hill/West Hill branch.

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

Mindful Coloring For Adults

6:00pm - 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: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[For Adults]

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: Other
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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 "Tween/Teen" group.

Page Turners: "Sunshine" by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween/Teen
Virtual/ Online
Closed
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 10-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!

January's Book Selection: Sunshine by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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

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
Event Details:

[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!