Week Calendar

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

[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! 

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

[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.

[For Ages 0-5] Join us as we sprinkle some fun into April with the Growing Readers April Sprinkle Party! Come listen to some stories, sing songs, decorate cupcakes, dance around, and just have an overall sprinkle-tastic time!

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

[Ages 4-8] Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Deep in the Swamp by Donna M. Bateman and make some crafts to take home! Plus, you can take the book!

Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM! 

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own. 

[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.

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

[For ages 4-14.] 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. 

[Ages 3-7 and their Caregivers] Barbara Lukas is here to share crafts and activities about "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a favorite book about growing and changing, (and lots of eating.)  You will bring home a copy of the book to keep! 

[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.

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[Ages  7-12] What is "Yarn Painting"?  We create shapes with yarn and glue them onto a canvas background, creating a textured piece of art.

Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. 

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11] 

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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

[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.