All Day |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Eggs & Chicks in the Library!
All Day 5/5 - 5/10
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[For ages 4-14.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!).
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
5
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.
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.
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.
May
5
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
Howe
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Tuesday Morning Storytime
Open
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Children's Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Music,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!
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.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
7
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Storytime & Play
10:30am - 11:30am
Delaware
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
9
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
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Autism Acceptance Storytime with Andrew Maggio
10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 5-11 and their caregivers.] Join along for a special Autism Acceptance story time with local public speaker and autism advocate, Andrew Maggio. All children welcome!
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.
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.
May
10
2025
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Yoga with Lian 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 a delightful blend of storytelling and yoga designed especially for young children.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
11:00am - 11:30am
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Children's 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!
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12 pm |
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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.
May
5
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Monday Gentle Movement Group
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Virtual/ Online
Open
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Other
Event Details:
Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up. https://www.lvorc.org/contact/ or call 518-434-0540
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
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.
May
9
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Arts & Crafts,
Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
[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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
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
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
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? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
5
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 "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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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.
May
7
2025
Wed
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Livestream Virtual Author Talk Online)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Health & Wellness,
Virtual/Online
Event Details:
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
The Henna Artist: An Author Talk with Alka Joshi
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk
Event Details:
Watch a recording of an author talk with Alka Joshi at the Washington Avenue Branch with fellow attendees. This virtual author talk is provided by APL through the Library Speakers Consortium. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
North Albany
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Teen Fridays
3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming
Event Details:
We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
All Together Tales at Arbor Hill
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Curiosity Club: "Not Just a Box" Building
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Sensory Friendly,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Curiosity Club: Children and cats see it- this is not just a box! Explore the possibilities of everything that cardboard cube can be. We will supply the boxes, kid friendly tools, markers and tape.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[Ages 11-17] Play your favorite board and card games from the library's collection and make some new friends.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
5
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:
Preschool,
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 able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschool,
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Playdough Playtime
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Open
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Learning through play! Playdough playtime is a sensory learning experience for your young child. Kids will learn letters, shapes, numbers, and more while developing their fine motor skills and having fun in the process!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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!
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.
May
6
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Growing Readers
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.
May
6
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[Ages 4-12] Come play with our favorite Early Literacy Coding Robots! We'll have Sammy the Coding Robot, Botley the Coding Robot, KIBO 10, Bee-Bot, Cubetto, and Code & Go Robot Mouse! Walk-ins welcome; no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Crafter School Party!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Cornell Food Science --Say Cheese!
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Sensory Friendly,
STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
[Ages 7-11] Say "Cheese!" A Cornell Educator is joining us to teach us about dairy cheesemaking. We will make our own cheese, then enjoy it with some crackers. *Vegan cheese will also be offered for tasting.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
7
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!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Healthy Money Habits for Kids (and their parents/caregivers, too!) with Cornell Cooperative Extention
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM,
Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
This workshop is designed to provide kids ages 5 - 10 a fun introduction to money management topics. Through activities and stories, we explore attitudes about money, how to set goals, the importance of saving, and making good spending choic
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
8
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.
May
9
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
[Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys & sensory items!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
9
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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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Washington Avenue
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Tulip Fever
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Washington Avenue
Open
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local History,
Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Just in time for Tulip Fest! Join us as we celebrate and explore the origins of this beautiful flower.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.
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.
May
8
2025
Thu
Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla
Open
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:
[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session intended for new users of both Apps. Registration is required.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Nominating Committee Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Local History Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:
Meeting of the Nominating Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Albany Public Library Board of Trustees - Meet The Candidates Forum
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:
Meet the candidates who are running for the open seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Open
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Book Club,
Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
100
Event Details:
The League of Women Voters of Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and the Albany Public Library invite you to participate in a four-session online group reading and discussion series.
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.
May
6
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Event Details:
[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.
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.
May
6
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Adults,
Older Adults
Bach
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? Here is your chance! Each session will provide a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.
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.
May
8
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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
Tween/Teen
Virtual/ Online
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Page Turners: "Stuntboy, In the Meantime" by Jason Reynolds
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Book Club,
Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a fun discussion!
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