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Yom Kippur

All Day 10/11 - 10/12
All Branches
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library branches and offices will be closed for Yom Kippur (and observance day)

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Delaware
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. 

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

Play & Grow

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Delaware
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.

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

Symphony of Color: Coloring, Tea, and Classical Serenity

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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.

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

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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!

4 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Good Night Moon with WMHT

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Delaware
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8 and their Caregivers] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and make some crafts to take home!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

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

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Fall Wind Chimes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Let's celebrate Fall by creating Fall wind chimes. Supplies are limited; please call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register, or register online. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bookmark Bunch: Ballpark Mysteries The Black Cat Change-UP

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Bach
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

[Ages 6-10] Hello Bookmark Bunch! October is a great month for baseball and ghosts. We will be reading Ballpark Mysteries: The Black Cat Change-UP by A. Kelly.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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!

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

Fire Safety Awareness: I Want To Be A Fire Fighter!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come join us as we make fire hats, have a story time about Fire Fighters , some coloring pages and play a few fun games!

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.

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

Paint 'N Sip Plus: Acrylic Paint

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
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: 6
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Experience a new and exciting art venture in a serene environment with complimentary refreshments every month.

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

Community Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Bach
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? That is what is this. A chance to draw in with a group of people. Each week there will be a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.