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Dec
2
2025
Tue
Closing
Library Closed Due To Inclement Weather
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill,
Bach,
Delaware,
Howe,
North Albany,
Pine Hills,
Washington Avenue,
Outreach/ Offsite,
Virtual/ Online
Description:
All APL Libraries are closed on Tuesday, December 2nd, due to inclement weather.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am–11:30am
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am–11:30am
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Sensory Friendly,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time.
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am–11:30am
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Preschool,
Children
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
6
2025
Sat
1st Saturday for Families: Cookies & Crafts!
10:30am–11:30am
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Growing Readers,
Storytime,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[For children 0-10 and their caregivers.] Spend your morning at the library enjoying tasty treats while creating crafty gifts for someone special.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
12:15pm–3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class
12:15pm–3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
FFAPL Book Talk
2:00pm–3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:
Join us for a Book Review: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Reviewer: Ezra Scott, Jr., MA, MBE, is a native of Niagara Fall
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Cancelled
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
3:00pm–6:00pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[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!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:00pm–5:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 5-14] 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.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Cancelled
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
LEGO Build Night
4:30pm–6:00pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Gamers Unite!
4:00pm–5:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:30pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
[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!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Everyday English for Newcomer Adults
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Local History Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local History
Event Details:
Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Do You Know Albany? Local History Trivia Night
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local History
Event Details:
Think you are an Albany history buff or maybe you just want to learn more about local history? Then come on down to the Washington Avenue Branch of Albany Public Library. The biggest buff(s) will win gift certificates to Spectrum Theatre.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Children,
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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