Week Calendar

Please join us in the Large Meeting Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

[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.

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

[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!

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.] Join us this morning at the Washington Ave. Branch for music with Matt Yaeger! We will sing, dance, and have lots of fun together! This program will take place in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.

[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.

[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!

[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. 

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.

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.

[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.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

[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?

[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. 

[All Ages] From Chess to Card games come sit, sip and play!

Join us at the Delaware Branch for a fun Sunday afternoon craft. We will learn how to create woven paper hearts, a great holiday decoration. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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.

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. 

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts! 

[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.

[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!

[For ages 11-17] Who's stronger, Goku, Naruto, or Sailor Moon? Watch and talk about anime while enjoying snacks at Washington Ave.

The Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library welcomes friends of the Library to get together to plan our upcoming programming!

[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!

[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.

Make a colorful genuine pinecone ornament to decorate for the holidays or year 'round with Virginia M. These pinecone ornaments can be used as decorations for gifts, on a tree, or anywhere you'd like!

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Make a simple evergreen wreath. All supplies will be included. No Experience necessary. Registration is required. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

[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.