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3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Screen Free Fridays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Teen Fridays

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
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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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

How to Play: Mario Kart 8 Delux

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Have you tried to play Mario Kart only to be left in the dust? Don't know how to drift, or what the items do? Come learn the basics that will get you over that finish line!

4 pm
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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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.

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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Reading with Rocket!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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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 "Tween/Teen" group

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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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!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Multiplayer!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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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 "Tween/Teen" group

Bean Boozled: Jelly Bean Dare Game

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Have you ever been Bean Boozled? Come to the library to try uniquely flavored jelly beans. Registration is necessary. Please call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4, or register online. One spot per registration. 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

After-School Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Come take our LEGO challenge and solve a simple engineering problem in the first half hour. Then, use your imagination and free play with our LEGO sets for the second half of the program. This is a drop-in program.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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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!

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Credit Management for Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tween/Teen
Virtual/ Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Virtual/Online
Event Details:

[For Teens] 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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

 One Time Only! 2 Anime Club dates! One at the beginning of the month (A make up one) and one at its normal date! Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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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.