Week Calendar

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL Health Program

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

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

[Adults] 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 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.

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Albany City School District will be collecting school taxes every Friday from September 6 - November 15.

[For ages 18+] 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?

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

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

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

Today, Crailo State Historic Site is considered an important architectural landmark and historic resource focused on the Dutch Colonial experience, but the site would not exist today without the determined efforts of Susan de Lancey van Rensselaer

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

Ditch the cardboard coffee sleeve and let's crochet a reusable coffee cup cozy. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! This coffee cozy is one you'll want to have with you on every trip to your favorite coffee or tea shop!

[Age 11+] Join us for a block printing workshop with Opal Hexen, an artist and printmaker from Troy, NY. 

Their art features natural motifs and the macabre, lots of mushrooms, fruits, veggies, critters, bones and teeth. 

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

Join us as Carl Strock, author & award-winning journalist reviews the book - Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. 

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and flexibility they can enable. 

[For all Ages] Join us and Inclusible: Building Community through Play for an afternoon of fun and games!

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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

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

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for November: "Night of the Living Rez" by Morgan Talty

[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!

[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session intended for new users of both Apps. Registration is required.

Take a break and work on a puzzle with us. We will listen to music and work on a puzzle together in a group or separately, your choice!

[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. 
 

[for ages 5 and up] Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a DJ? JD Ultraslick from the Boys & Girls Club of Albany and Lyrcisim 101 will be here to give a workshop on turtableism!

You Oughta Know! 90's cover band Another Cover will play the best songs of 90's alternative favorites so you and your team can answer the tough questions.

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? Here is your chance! Each session will provide a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris.

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences.