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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.
Time Sun (12/21) Mon (12/22) Tue (12/23) Wed (12/24) Thu (12/25) Fri (12/26) Sat (12/27)
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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

Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

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.
11 am

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

11:30am–12:00pm
Preschool
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!
12 pm

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.
1 pm
2 pm

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.
3 pm

The Gaming Zone

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and board games with your friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Nighttime Kid Yoga

5:15pm–6:00pm
Children
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calm your body and mind as you join us for weekly Nighttime yoga for kids, where we would learn 3 new yoga poses and learning breathing technique. 

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.
6 pm

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.