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12 pm
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

The Science Chef : The Inventor Who Wasn't

12:30pm–1:30pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn with The Science Chef in this program The Inventor Who Wasn't:  Children will learn about the six simple      machines and the career of engineer and cartoonist Rube Goldberg.

1 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Make a Mini-Catapult with Tech Valley Center of Gravity!

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 3 -17] Get hands-on with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at this fun pop-up event with the Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a makerspace in Troy, NY.

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

Bleecker's Closet: A Gender Affirming Clothing Event

1:00pm–7:00pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Welcome to Bleecker's Closet!  

With summer right around the corner, why not find some clothes that make you feel like you can take on the world? Come shop till you drop!  

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Beverages and Board Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

[All Ages] From Chess to Card games come sit, sip and play!

2 pm
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Game on Saturday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Did you miss out on Game zone on Friday? Well come Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends on Game on Saturday!


 

3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Screen Free Fridays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 7-12] Take a break from screens and come to the library and participate in a series of fun activities led by our library staff.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Teen Fridays

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Turntable Takeover 2.0!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Community Event, Music, Workshop
Event Details:

[For ages 8 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? Happy Owl & Mix It Up will be here with JDUltrasick and DJ Smoke to give a workshop on turtableism!

4 pm
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Board Games

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] Play your favorite board and card games from the library's collection and make some new friends.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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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 6-14] 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.

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Reading with Rocket!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Crafter School Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Fun@4! Button Making

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bach is having Fun@4!  Summer is almost here-who is counting the days?  Come make a few buttons to snazz up your backpack for Summer!

 

 

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Gamers Unite!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[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!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Cancelled

Dungeons & Dragons 101

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Teens] 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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

After-School Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[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!

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

Fidget Friday!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys & sensory items!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

The Gaming Zone

4:30pm–5:45pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Skateboarding 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Community Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

[for ages 5 and up] Want to know more about skateboarding? From fingerboards to longboards and everything in between, join Miss Lindsey to watch skate videos & learn about skateboarding history, culture, and local resources.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[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.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Page Turners: "Aniana del Mar Jumps In" by Jasminne Mendez

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

[For youth, ages 9-14.] Read this month's book before our meeting.