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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Tiny Art Show: All Month Long
All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Delaware
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Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[All Ages] Come contribute to our tiny art show! We'll have mini canvases for you to take home & bring back to the library with your tiny work of art so we can display it in our lobby.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Baby Storytime & Play at Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play
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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 to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Gruff and Friends Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Music,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Tuesday Morning Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners
10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills
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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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 0-24 months] Join us 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.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Family Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Storytime at North Albany
10:30am - 11:00am
North Albany
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Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Washington Ave Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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 stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library, where we're Growing Readers.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Play & Grow
11:00am - 11:30am
Delaware
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly,
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!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Tween/Teen,
Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Bike the Branches
11:15am - 1:30pm
Pine Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Courtyard
Age Group:
Tween/Teen,
Adults
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Join us as we bike to 6 out of the 7 Albany Public Library branches, stopping for a poetry reading at each branch. The ride begins and ends at Pine Hills branch and will be followed by refreshments.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Children's Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Tech Help
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware
Closed
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Make Your Own Comic Book
12:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany
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Library Branch:
North Albany
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Throughout September, North Albany will have printable templates of comic book pages for anyone to create their own comic stories.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Howe
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Monday Gentle Movement Group
Closed
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Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Come Join us at the Howe Branch to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable movement clothing i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
All Abilities Social Group
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Outreach,
Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, karaoke, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Other
Event Details:
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Bach
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help
Closed
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Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Albany City School District Tax Collection
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Albany City School District will be collecting school taxes every Friday from September 6 - November 15.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Stitch Angels
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older 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?
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
[Ages 2-6 and Caregivers] Come on over to play with the parachute, crawl through the pop up tunnels and do other activities to get the wiggles out.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Coffee and a Movie
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Résumé Assistance
Closed
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults,
All Ages
Howe
Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Beverages and Board Games
Closed
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Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
[All Ages] From Chess to Card games come sit, sip and play!
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Speak with a Housing Services Advocate
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 2)
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
With Pen in Hand
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Closed
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Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Symphony of Color: Coloring, Tea, and Classical Serenity
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
FFAPL Author Talk
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Free HIV and Hep C Testing
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
FFAPL Albany Unbound Book Talk Series
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk
Event Details:
Please join us for this exciting new FFAPL book talk series, Albany Unbound: Local Authors and Entrepreneurs Break Boundaries with Words.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
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: Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
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.
Adults,
Older Adults
North Albany
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Cancelled
Children,
Tween/Teen
Delaware
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Cancelled
Reading with Rocket!
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
Cancelled
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Cancelled
Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
Outreach
Event Details:
[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Teen Fridays
3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
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Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Playdough Playtime
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
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Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine motor skills and having fun in the process!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Crafter School Party!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
North Albany
Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Exploding Volcano
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Closed
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Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Using moldable clay, patrons can build a model volcano that can be painted on. As a part 2 to this progam, baking soda and vinegar will be used to create an "explosion" in the volcano.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Delaware Community Farmers Market
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Voter Registration and Information (LWVAC)
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Volunteers from the League of Women Voters of Albany County will register people to vote and provide information on voting and voters rights in New York State.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Book Buddies
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:
[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Exploding Volcano
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Using moldable clay, patrons can build a model volcano that can be painted on. As a part 2 to this progam, baking soda and vinegar will be used to create an "explosion" in the volcano.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Fun@4! Back to School Collage Magnets
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Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[Ages 6-11] Celebrate Back to School and keep those papers organized on the fridge! We will decoupage large wooden magnets. The theme is up to you!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Gamers Unite!
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
After-School Gaming
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Anime Night
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Movie,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
[For ages 11-17] Who's stronger, Goku, Naruto, or Sailor Moon? Watch and talk about anime while enjoying snacks at Washington Ave.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Super Smash Fridays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming,
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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled
All Ages
Delaware
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Cancelled
Personnel Committee Meeting
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:
Meeting of the Personnel Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Cancelled
Book Talk Meeting
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:
The Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library welcomes friends of the Library to get together to plan our upcoming programming!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
North Albany
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Book Club Before Dinner
5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany
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Library Branch:
North Albany
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings. Title for September: "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Op Art for Kids!
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[For ages 5-11] Have you seen an optical illusion before? It's more than meets the eye! We will use shapes, colors, and patterns to make art that comes alive... or does it?
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Silent Book Club at Uncommon Grounds (University Plaza)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outreach/ Offsite
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Library Branch:
Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla
Closed
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
All Together Tales at Arbor Hill
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Paint 'N Sip Plus: Vase Painting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
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Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] Join us for an exciting art class in a serene and inspiring environment. Enjoy complimentary refreshments each month.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Hip-Hop Dance Club
Closed
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Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
67
Event Details:
Ages 6-8: 6:15-7 Ages 9-12: 7-7:45
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Bilingual (Spanish) Family Storytime
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Dual-Language,
Music,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers] Hang out with Mr. John for a weekly bilingual storytime with his spanish speaking monster side-kick Gruff. They will be reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Mystery Book Club: "The Bangalore Detectives Club" by Harini Nagendra
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual/ Online
Closed
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Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
36
Event Details:
[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. **This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Novel Night Book Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion.
September 10th: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:
Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Slime-ify Your Favorite Book!
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
Come show off your creativity with a new artistic medium - slime! Use your favorite book or choose one from our collection and make a slime based on the cover.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Cinemania! Legend (1985)
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pine Hills
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Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
[Ages 18+] Are you into movies? Perhaps you enjoy cult classics! Welcome to Cinemania! It's like a book, but faster. This month's film is Legend (1985) Directed by Ridley Scott.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
[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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Workshop
Event Details:
[Adults] Join local author Katie Farrell as she discusses her new book, The Dahlia Farm. Katie will discuss her inspiration for writing the book, her writing process, and will answer questions.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Delaware Area Neighborhood Association Meeting
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Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
Delaware Area Neighborhood Association Meeting
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