All Day |
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Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill,
Bach,
Delaware,
Howe,
North Albany,
Pine Hills,
Washington Avenue,
Outreach/ Offsite,
Virtual/ Online
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Toddler Storytime at North Albany
10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Baby Storytime & Play at Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Tuesday Morning Storytime
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.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners
10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills
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.
Cancelled
Preschool
Delaware
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Baby Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
1st Saturday for Families: Winter Wonderland!
10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Join us as we welcome in the new year with a wintery wonderland storytime and fun, snowy crafts.
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.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch
10:30am - 11:30am
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!
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Cancelled
Preschool
Delaware
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Play & Grow
11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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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
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Tech Help
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware
Open
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. 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Howe
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Monday Gentle Movement Group
Open
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
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.
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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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Tea & Adult Coloring
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Delaware
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
[Adults] Come celebrate National Hot Tea Month! Did you know that aside from water, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Everyday English for Newcomer Adults
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.
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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Stitch Angels
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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?
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
29
2024
Sun
Baby Bonanza: A Baby Glow Party Experience
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Celebrate the end of the calendar year with a sensory bonanza for your baby featuring: music, dancing, bubbles, glow sticks, and other glow-in-the-dark fun and activities!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
FFAPL Book Talk
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 Tom Ellis, educator & activist reviews the book - Hitler’s Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII by John Cornwell.
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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.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Adults,
Older Adults
North Albany
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
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4 pm |
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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.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 able 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.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Crafter School Party!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
After-School Gaming
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Delaware
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
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.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
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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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Super Smash Fridays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
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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5 pm |
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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 close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve.
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6 pm |
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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.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
All Together Tales at Arbor Hill
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Family Movie Night: IF
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments! Rating: PG. Runtime: 105 minutes.
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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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming,
STEM/STEAM
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.
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