Week Calendar

[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! 

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

[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.

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

[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 Adults] Watch a 1-hour, pre-recorded bestselling author talk in the Pine Hills Branch meeting room with fellow attendees. These videos are offered through APL's partnership with Library Speakers Consortium. 

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Tai Chi for Better Balance 

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[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. 

[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.

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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

[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.

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.  

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

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.  

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

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.  

[Ages 18+] Are you into movies? Perhaps you enjoy cult classics! Welcome to :

Cinemania!

It's like a book, but faster.

[For Adults] Join Charles Adinolfi from Schenectady-based Inner Bliss (https://www.innerblissny.com/) as he utilizes his 25+ years of experience in the retail health and wellness industr