Week Calendar

[For children 0-10 and their caregivers.] Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us this morning! Join our owl mascot, Bleecker, for a special owl-themed storytime, followed by a chance to take photos with Bleecker!

[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!

[Ages 5-11] This unique program uses hands-on activities to teach the fundamentals of coding and learn about binary code, computational thinking, algorithms, and processing.

[For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will receive support and guidance on early literacy practices, including how to support their readers at home.

[5-17 and Care Takers] The Winter Olympics is here! What better way to celebrate the first day of the Winter Olympics then with a family fun challenge! Get ready for games of trivia, skill and creativity! 

[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.

Learn to sew! This class is hosted by Stitch Exchange. Newly arrived immigrants volunteer as sewing instructors and assist you with your sewing projects while practicing their English language skills.

[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.

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.  

[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!

Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Paint your own emotional while smooth, soulful music sets the mood.

[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.