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 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. 

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

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[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:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[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 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.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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.  

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 11-17] Take your creativity to the library and  choose from a variety of artistic mediums, incluing sharpie art, zines, watercolor, collage, and others.The program will also feature art instruction books from our collection.

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal growth and wellness.

A discussion about the work of the board, the nomination and campaign process, and trustees' experiences as candidates and board members.