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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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10 am
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bach Storytime in the Garden

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

(Ages 2-7)  Join us in the Bach Garden for a fun family storytime with songs and movement.  Stay after the storytime to play in the garden.  In case of rain we will move inside.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime in the Park (at Washington Park)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[For ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Bring your blankets or chairs, and join us in Washington Park for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!

11 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Albany Public Library @ Playstreets

11:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Outreach, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Playstreets are safe spaces for families and kids to gather in the comfort of their own neighborhoods during the summer.

12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Monday Gentle Movement Group

12:15pm–1:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch  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.

1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Take Flight!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 7-17] Learn about the history of aviation and different aircraft designs. Explore the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to today! Create your own paper airplane from various templates and let them "take flight" at the library!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Not a # Group

2:30pm–3:30pm
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: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Sound and Color

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Sound Healing Workshop with Nicole Miele of Rock and Soul Wellness.

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

Imagination Playground

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[Ages 5-11] Join us to build with large foam blocks! This is an outdoor event (weather-permitting). No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Build a Dinosaur!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Join us at the Delaware Branch as we build dinosaurs out of blocks borrowed from the Upper Hudson Library System! No registration necessary.  Attendees will take home their very own dinosaur egg to hatch in water!

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

Howe's Craft Camp!

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Howe
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

[6-17] Come join us at Howe for fun Summertime Crafts! 

July 14: Cardboard Tapestry Weaving                                

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Making Music with Kaila Kurz

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool
North Albany
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 3-5] Join us and music teacher, fiber artist and all-around enthusiast, Kaila Kurz, as we learn to make instruments and music using everyday objects!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

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

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade) (Livestream Virtual Author Talk Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Summer Reading, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

The Gaming Zone

4:30pm–5:45pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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! 

5 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

Go Bananas! Make Your Own Fruit Ice Cream!

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Delaware
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Kids, come choose your favorite frozen fruits and make your own dairy-free ice cream in seconds! Or learn about new fruits you've never tried!