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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Blackout Poetry
All Day
4/6–4/22
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Teen Area
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[Ages 11-17] Sometimes to read between the lines, you have to make the lines yourself! April is National Poetry Month, and blackout poetry is the art of marking out blocks of words and leaving only the words you want to tell a new story.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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Apr
23
2026
Thu
Closing
Library Closed for Staff Development Day
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill,
Bach,
Delaware,
Howe,
North Albany,
Pine Hills,
Washington Avenue,
Outreach/ Offsite,
Virtual/ Online
Description:
The Library is closed on Thursday, APril 23rd so our staff can participate in Staff Development Day.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Blackout Poetry
All Day
4/24–4/30
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Teen Area
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[Ages 11-17] Sometimes to read between the lines, you have to make the lines yourself! April is National Poetry Month, and blackout poetry is the art of marking out blocks of words and leaving only the words you want to tell a new story.
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 "Preschool" group
Apr
24
2026
Fri
Stories and Glow at North Albany
10:30am–11:30am
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Music,
Storytime
Event Details:
(Ages 0-4) End the month by bringing your baby or toddler for a storytime where they will dance until they can't dance no 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Apr
24
2026
Fri
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Bach
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Crafting for Adults: Coffee Filter Flowers/Wreaths
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn to make coffee filter flowers. The flowers can also be used to make a wreath. Supplies provided. Registration is required.
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
Adults,
Older Adults
Bach
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start.
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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create your own springtime (or any) landscape utilizing a varity of techniques in water color!
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
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
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
3:00pm–6:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Apr
24
2026
Fri
Teen Fridays
3:00pm–4:30pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming
Event Details:
Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!
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
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Apr
20
2026
Mon
Artists Unite Special Earth Day Edition!
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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
Apr
20
2026
Mon
Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
4:00pm–5:30pm
Washington Avenue
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
Children,
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Crafter School Party!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
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
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Celebrate National Library Week by making your own adorable mini bookcase with tiny books!
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Do you enjoy reading? Of course you do! Why not celebrate your love of reading by making a miniature bookcase complete with tiny books? No experience necessary and all supplies included! Registration required.
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
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate Poetry Month and make some DIY home decor! Craft one-of-a-kind expressive coasters using Scrabble letters. Form words and phrases that suit your unique style.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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