Week Calendar

[14+] Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and join us for what is sure to be a radical time as we welcome New York State Library's Elizabeth Jakubowski for a presentation and workshop on zines! 

[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?

[All Ages] Come make 4 panel comics of your own and read comics for inspiration at The Albany Public Library Howe Branch! We have plenty of graphic novels in our collection for inspiration and to for you to borrow.

[14+] Join us, and local jewelry maker, Maya Alexandra, as we craft a one-of-a-kind gift for the wonderful maternal figures in our lives. 

[All Ages] As part of Free Comic Book Day, participants will learn about the exciting world of zines and self-publishing.

[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.

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of each month. 

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

[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!

[Ages 11+] Come join us as we create mounted faux taxidermy insects! Please note: the craft needs to be sealed, so the final product must be picked up on a different date. Registration is required; supplies are limited.

[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.