Week Calendar

[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.

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

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

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

[Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

[Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Note: We have 3 very special storytimes planned!

Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. After Storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time.

[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

[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!

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. 

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.

Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

Lunchtime Lures are back! Stop, walk or drive by the library between 12 & 1 and benefit from a lure placed on our Tree of Iron sculpture Poké Stop behind the library! And did you know we're a gym?

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

[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.

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?

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a library staff member. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

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

Join the Albany NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) and Broadview Federal Credit Union for this presentation on keeping your personal information safe.  Learn about the tricks that criminals use to steal your SSN, pa

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

Combine your love of fruit with fun decorating by making these DIY coasters you can use all season long.  All supplies are provided.  Registration is required.

[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.

Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required.

[Adults] Susan Riback, Community Health Nurse Educator for the NNORC, is available for blood pressure checks, education on health topics, Therapeutic Touch and other health concerns.

Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Learn the gentle, coordinated, and relaxing movements of this short Tai Chi program designed by Dr. Paul Lam, a tai chi master and physician.

Join us for an all American Music themed concert with flute and harp duo Stringwynde! Come enjoy a variety of music from 1700s and 1800s folk songs, 1890s waltzes, 20th century popular tunes, and some Patriotic songs!

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

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!

Join us for a Book Review | The Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller.  Reviewer:  Charles Hailer, Empire State Fellow with the NYS Urban

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time with Rocket the Therapy Dog. The lights will be dimmer, there will be fidget toys, reading, and fun songs. And everyone can have a chance to pet our friend Rocket the Dog!

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

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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

[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!

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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

[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.

Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!

Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination.

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

[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.

[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.

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

[For ages 4-17.] Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the library! Meet a hen and a rooster, and learn how to take care of eggs as they grow chicks, with George Steele. 

[For ages 11-17] Relax and read manga or share about your favorites in a cozy environment. Come enjoy our huge manga collection or bring your own!

[Ages 12-17] Led by the Short and Stout Tea Lounge, you may have seen the rise of Bubble Tea over the years and wondered: What makes bubble tea bubble tea? Types of bubble tea and add-ins? How to cook tapioca pearls?

[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!

Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

Join us after school twice a month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! In May we are making Flower Fans and Trinket Boxes. In June we are making Paper Bag Ice Cream Cones and Paper Castles. Supplies are limited.

Celebrate BTS on tour or show off your favorite Huntrix member with this photocard decorating program.

[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!

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

[Ages 18+] Are you into movies? Perhaps you enjoy cult classics! Welcome to: 

(5+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of characters might play out in certain situations? Well, this might be the program for you.

Watch a family favorite and dive into a movie-inspired craft that sparks imagination.

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 88 minutes.

[For Adults] Get tips and prompts for writing poetry and short stories, and share and discuss your work with fellow writers! 

[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.

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Join us for a discussion of The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America by Russell Shorto.

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

This presentation is led by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative of Albany County. Discover why native plants are important to our ecosystem and how to incorporate them into your home landscape.

[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends!