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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Baby 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 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.
Jan
20
2025
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.
Preschool,
Children
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Gruff and Friends Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
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!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Preschool Storytime & Playtime
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. Then, every week after Preschool Storytime-- stay & play!
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.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
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.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Sensory Friendly 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,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.
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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
23
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
24
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
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
25
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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and 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 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.
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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
20
2025
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Lunchtime Lure Modules @ the Library: Pokémon Go!
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Delaware
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[All Ages] The library will place Lure Modules at the Tree of Iron sculpture Poke Stop behind the library on Wednesdays in January. Stop by on your lunch & catch some Pokémon! And did you know that we're also a Pokémon Go gym?
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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
23
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
24
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
24
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Coffee and a Movie
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
[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.
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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
23
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
FFAPL Book Talk
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:
Join us as we talk about The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger by Marc Levinson.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Book/Author Talk,
Virtual/Online
Event Details:
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Watch Party for: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Book/Author Talk,
Book Club
Event Details:
[Ages 18+] Join us for a watch party to chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
WMHT Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Series - Free For All: The Public Library
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event,
Movie
Event Details:
[For adults] Each month, from January to May 2025, join us for a new 1-hour documentary film screening followed by a moderated community conversation organized by WMHT. All films will eventually air on PBS's Independent Lens.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Preschool Art: PotteryÂ
Open
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
[Ages 0-5] Bring your preschooler to create with clay at the library! Registration is necessary; register online or call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to reserve a spot.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Delaware
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Book Buddies
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
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 "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Not a # Group
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
Event Details:
[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.
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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
20
2025
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 abke 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 "Children" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
[Ages 7-11] What's a Shrinky Dink? Big fun! Color a picture on "magic" plastic, then shrink it in the oven. Now you have a cute charm for your backpack!
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Gamers Unite!
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Jan
23
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
23
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
24
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
24
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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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.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Tales of Albany, New York: A Local History Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Local History Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Tales of Albany, New York Book Club Join me for a fun evening hour of discussing "The Crazy Ladies of Pearl Street: A Novel" by Trevanian. Copies of the book may be found at the Albany Public Library.
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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
23
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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