Week Calendar

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

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

[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.

Join APL on a guided tour at Albany Institute of History and Art. Enrich your experience of our current exhibitions through an insightful docent-led tour of the galleries.

[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] 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] 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.

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? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

[For Adults] Calling all artisans and handcrafters, it's time to start that business! Join us to explore the essential steps to entrepreneurship.

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a librarian. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

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

[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.

[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.

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. 

[18+] Join us at the Historical Howe Branch on the first Friday of the month to Watch New or Old Movies! This month's movies are              

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

[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 an author talk as Peter Balint, retired international businessman & former US Army officer, discusses & reads from his memoir, The Shoe in the Danube: The Immigrant Experience of a Holocaus

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

[For children aged 0-13 and their parents/caregivers] National Family Literacy Day is in November! Do you have a childhood favorite book you'd like to share with a young reader in your life?

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

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.

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

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Celebrate National Nonfiction Day by getting a taste of some new-to-you nonfiction! Take 2 minutes to skim each of a variety of nonfiction works and discuss what you've learned after!

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys, search through our discovery bins & explore our sensory items! This program recurs every first Friday.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

New York Power Authority’s weatherization workshop teaches low-to-no cost ways for participants to improve energy efficiency and comfort at home, while saving money on their utility bills.

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York presents, Know Your Rights: Employment Discrimination in New York State. This program will cover employee rights in New York under the anti-discrimination law, the New York Human Rights Law.

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and good company while you design and unwind.

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. Our book for November is Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen.

[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.

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Stop by the branch to meet experienced stitchers and embroiderers from Stitching Exchange who can assist you with your sewing questions and projects.

[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. English language instruction to prepare for working in the U.S.