Week Calendar

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

Join us for this 4-week series where we will to learn a "new" card game each Thursday. Already a pro? Join us for weekday fun and conversation as we play some of our favorite card games. 

7/18: Canasta 

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

[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?

Work together in a team to see which group can complete their 500 piece puzzle the fastest. The winning team will have their team picture on APL social media AND free ice cream from Stewart's!

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or needlecrafting? Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start. All skill levels are welcome!

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will be available to answer questions and provide information. 

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[For Adults] Get started on the path to buying a home with this overview of the homebuying process, down payment programs, and what it takes to credit qualify for a mortgage.

[All Ages] Come sit, sip and play with board games, card games and puzzles.

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

Join us as James Collins, PhD, professor emeritus of anthropology & linguistics, U at Albany, SUNY, is interviewed by Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist, about Smoke and Ashes: Opi

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

Please join us for this exciting new FFAPL book talk series, Albany Unbound: Local Authors and Entrepreneurs Break Boundaries with Words.  

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet  our Neighborhood Specialist. 

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. 

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

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

[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. 

Sewing repair assistance and learn to use a sewing machine with help from Stitching Exchange!

[Age 18+] Come talk and sample French cheeses form Honest Weight Food CO-OP  as we also watch the Summer Olympics together! 

Jealous of those kiddos for having awesome Perler Beads accessories? Well this is your chance! Come over to North Albany to your own as a keychain or stick a magnetic on the back.

[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session intended for new users of both Apps. Registration is required.

[Adults 18+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month.

Learn about the timeless art of Quilling.  Students will be shown how to complete a simple quilling project and will be taught skills that can be applied to other projects.

[Adults 18+] Gather your book-loving friends and reserve a table at our Book Tasting! During this readers' advisory program, the Pine Hills Branch meeting room will be transformed into a literary cafe for the evening.

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to the Organ Trio a trio led by percussionist Brian Melick performing a classic jazz format with jazz guitar and organ. Thanks to Music Performance Trust Fund.