Week Calendar

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

Join us at the Pine Hills branch of the Albany Public Library to explore the benefits of meditation.

[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. 

[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. 

There will be no meeting 9/30, please join us again next week!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Albany City School District will be collecting school taxes every Friday from September 6 - November 15.

[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?

[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. 

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. 

[For Adults] Join us for a 1-hour interactive presentation that discusses:

Falls

The various risk factors behind falls

Mitigating those risk factors

Pets and falls

Post fall actions

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

[18+] Come have Coffee/ Tea and Donuts with us as we watch the movie of the month. 

Sept: School Of Rock
Oct: Halloween Kills
Nov: The Terminal
Dec: The Polar Express

[All Ages] Join us for an artist's workshop to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring a piece of art to share and receive feedback from members of the local visual arts community.

Join us as Therese L.

[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!

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!

[All Ages]  Participate in this Hispanic Heritage Month craft by creating your own personalized Calavera. Calaveras are colorful skeletons popular in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations often featured in popular media.

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

[10+] Join Discover Albany for a 90 minute ghost tour, as we unearth the capital city's storied past. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub?

[Adults] Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross stitch? It's as easy as making an "X!" Come to the Pine Hills branch for a librarian (and crafter) led intro to cross stitch.

[For Adults] This Reading and Discussion Group presents an opportunity to learn about and discuss how the Electoral College has changed US history and why it endures. Why was it created? How has it changed over time? Who benefits from it?