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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
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.

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

APL @ City of Albany Dept of Rec Back-To-School Fun Day

12:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Outreach, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join APL at Dept of Rec's for a Back-To-School Fun Day!

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

Dyken Pond Presents: Wildlife Discovery

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

[Ages 5-11] Presenters from Dyken Pond Environmental Education center will exhibit animal furs and skulls to teach about mammals that are native to New York State. Participants will also make a plaster track for their collection. 

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

Body Art Station

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Get creative with temporary body art! Use our colorful tattoo markers—featuring stencils, glitter, and black light-reflective options—to design your own unique look.

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 "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.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

"The Kissing Hand" with Barbara Lukas from WMHT

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Community Event, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Ages 3-7 and their Caregivers)  Chester Raccoon is worried about going to school for the first time until his mother share the secret of the "Kissing Hand."   Join Barbara Lukas from WMHT for a short movie,  fun activities and craf

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: Outdoor Park
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet the Dynasty Wrestlers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

(Ages 4 and Up) Back by popular demand-it's our local Dynasty Wrestlers! This family friendly group of colorful athletes will read a story and do a craft with you.  

 

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

Reptiles & Friends with VIA Aquarium

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
North Albany
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we embark on a hands-on learning experience with reptiles from around the world. 

Registration is required as space is limited

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

Create your own Gratitude Box

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the North Albany Branch and create your own Gratitude Box. We will discuss manifesting joy and creating gratitude for the things around you. We will then decorate a box with magazines, paint, and more.