Week Calendar

[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?

[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.

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff.

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

[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.

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Come make small pieces of art at the Howe Branch in February! 

Paint and Sip: Originally 2/6 POSTPONED TO MARCH 7 DUE TO SNOW

Collage and Sip:13th 

Watercolor and Sip: 20th
 
Draw and Sip: 27th

[Adults 18+] Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you design and unwind.

[Adults, Ages 18+] Connect with your inner artist in this new program series, where we explore different art mediums and drawing methods.

[ages 5-11] Have you ever used straws to make a picture? Slurp up some fun & make our your designs and artworks using just drinking straws. 

[Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy a movie. 

Come join us to hear volunteers of Whiskers Animal Benevolent League talk about animal welfare efforts in Albany and make a one-of-a-kind piece of art with your own personal helper - a Whiskers cat! Catnip and treats included.