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

Crossword Puzzle Day

All Day
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by the Delaware Branch for National Crossword Puzzle Day!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Closing

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
All Branches
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

10:30am–11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

All Abilities Social Group

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Resume Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Resume Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

FFAPL Book Talk

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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 Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth by Ben Rawlence.  Reviewer:  Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur c

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Crochet: Tree Garlands

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, One-on-One Instruction, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of a Holiday Tree Garland. No experience needed. This is a 2-part series.

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

Crossword Puzzle Tournament

6:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Celebrate (the day after) National Crossword Puzzle Day with a tournament! We will have a variety of different crossword puzzles available at various levels, so that  all you crossword lovers can participate! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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

Tabletop Role-Playing Game: Forbidden Lands

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adventurers Wanted!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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.