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

Toddler Storytime at North Albany

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
North Albany
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 toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime & Play at Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Bach
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!

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

Holiday Book Shop Experience

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

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

Gruff and Friends Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
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.

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
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 "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. 

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Bach
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.

Family Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL Health Program

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1
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 & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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!

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

1st Saturday for Families: Cookies & Crafts

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Spend your morning at the library enjoying tasty treats while creating a crafty gift for someone special.

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

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
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!

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

Open Gallery Hours

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:30am - 3:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.  Walk-ins are also welcome! For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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

Tech Help

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Open
Registration
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: 1
Event Details:

[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. 

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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 clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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

Open Gallery Hours

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

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

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[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.

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
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?

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

Cosplay 101: Learn the tips, tricks and shortcuts to making a cosplay!

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this is the place for you! Come to Howe to learn some tips and tricks that will help you on your cosplay journey. This is part of a series.

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

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One Stitch at a Time

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NNORC Nurse

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Bach
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.

Résumé Assistance

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older 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? 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 "All Ages" group.

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
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. 7)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

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

Once a month Brunch and a Movie Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

[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

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

FFAPL Book Talk

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us as Reggie Harris, musician, storyteller, & educator, discusses & reads from his memoir, Searching for Solid Ground. 

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

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
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: 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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi for Balance and Energy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 

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

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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.

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
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.

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/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.

Book Buddies

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
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.

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

Reading with Rocket!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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.

Open Gallery Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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
Registration
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: 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.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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!

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

Teen Fridays

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
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! 

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

Origami: Fish and Boxes

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

Drop by and learn to make origami fish and Masu boxes. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Playdough Playtime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly
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.

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

Holiday Book Shop Experience

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

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 "Tween/Teen" group.

Multiplayer

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Play Super Smash, Rocket League and more fun games with friends.

Tie-Dyed Drawstring Bags

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Event Details:

Come design your own tie-dyed, drawstring backpack, or bring something of your own to tie-dye! While supplies last. [For Ages 5-18+]

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Tutoring Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Ages 7-12] Welcome  Bookmark Bunch!   "I Survived the Children's Blizzard , 1888" .   Will 11 year old John survive one of the deadliest blizzards in history?

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

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

Holiday Book Shop Experience

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

This event is in the "Children" group.

No-Sew Handkerchief Dolls

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Howe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come to the Howe branch and learn to make a cute no-sew doll that you can give to a siblling, a friend or keep for yourself. 

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.

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

After-School Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Lego Club

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

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Board Games!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 5 and up] Do you like board games? Interested in trying some new ones? Bring your own or try out one of the many games the library has! We've got games for all different age groups.

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

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Bach
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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/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 "Tween/Teen" group.

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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!

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

Open Gallery Hours

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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

Bilingual (Spanish) Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool
Pine Hills
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.

Mystery Book Club: A Cold and Lonely Place, by Sarah J. Henry

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
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**

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

Makedo Make YOU!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11]

Ever wondered what it would be like to build a copy of yourself? Come invent a cardboard version of YOU with our Makedo crafting kit: a toy with special tools for cutting, building, and creating out of cardboard.

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

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
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!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

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

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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 "All Ages" group.

Art at APL Opening Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[All Ages] Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern Dec 6 - May 10, 2024