Week Calendar

[For adults] From May-October, Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension - Albany County will be tending to our Pollinator Garden from 9:00-10:30am each Tuesday, rain or shine (unless it's pouring).

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

[Adults 18+] *Rescheduled* Come join The Radix Center here at the North Albany branch as we walk around the surrounding area to identify and learn the edible plant life around North Albany.

[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. 

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.

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.

[Adults] Caregivers, drop 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.

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up.  
https://www.lvorc.org/contact/  or  call 518-434-0540

[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 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.

[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?

[For Adults] Join the NYS Division of Consumer Protection to learn how to protect your personal information both online and off. This workshop has important tips on how to protect your identity, your money, and your credit.

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

[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. 

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch. other health concerns.

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

[For Adults] Watch a recording of this past author talk with us at the Pine Hills Branch with fellow attendees. 

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

Join us for a Book Review: Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu & James Robinson.  Reviewer: Frank S. Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger. 

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[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. 

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. 

Curious about a career in cannabis but don’t know where to start?

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

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

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

[Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys & sensory items!

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for May 13th: "Arsenic and adobo" by Mia P. Manansala

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!

Kiara Johnson from Albany Barn will walk us through painting your wonderful pets in your life! Please bring one of your favorite photos of them as reference.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Warm weather and fresh breezes are here! If your windows are still closed due to tears and holes in your screens, the City of Albany's Love Your Block program can help. 

[For Adults]
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. 

May 13: Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times

Do you love creating fiber artwork but struggle to find the time to practice your hobby? Would you like to connect with other creative and crafty folks who share your passion? Join us at the Pine Hills Branch for a fun crafting get-together!

{For Adults] July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the USA. To prepare for this milestone, Albany County created a commission to plan the county’s commemoration.

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.