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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners
10:30am–12:00pm
Pine Hills
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.
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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
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
[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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Howe
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Monday Gentle Movement Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Aug
12
2025
Tue
All Abilities Social Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Outreach,
Sensory Friendly
Event Details:
[Adults] Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Other
Event Details:
Contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for more information and to sign up. https://www.lvorc.org/contact/ or call 518-434-0540
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
12:30pm–2:30pm
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
[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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Everyday English for Newcomer Adults
12:30pm–2:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
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
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[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?
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
1:00pm–2:30pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
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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
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
[Ages 18+] 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Matthew Fleming on “The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.” (Recorded Virtual Author Talk at the Pine Hills Branch)
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk
Event Details:
[For Adults] Watch a recording of this past author talk with us at the Pine Hills Branch with fellow attendees.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Pop-up Movie: Woodstock
1:00pm–4:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
[For Adults] The grandparent of all music festivals took place in August 1969 on Yasgur's Farm in Bethel, New York.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Preschool,
Children,
Adults
Outreach/ Offsite
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Summer Storytime at Albany Institute of Art and History
1:00pm–2:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Library Branch:
Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Adults
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Outreach,
Storytime
Event Details:
[Ages 4-8] Summer Storytime at Albany Institute: APL will be at the Albany Institute of Art and History for special summer good vibes story times!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
With Pen in Hand
2:00pm–3:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
FFAPL Book Talk
2:00pm–3:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk,
Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:
Join us for an Author Talk: Mary Armao McCarthy, writer of creative nonfiction & poetry, discusses & reads from her memoir written with Kevin McCarthy: Our Time in Morocco: A Story of Love, War, Travel, & Discovery.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Free HIV and Hep C Testing
2:00pm–5:00pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm–5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!
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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
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Bach Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Helderberg neighborhood.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
3:00pm–4:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Howe
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
**POSTPONED** Slingshot Funk Band
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Music,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 27TH, AT 3PM
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults
Bach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Meet the Dynasty Wrestlers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Rotunda
Age Group:
Children,
Tween/Teen,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event,
Storytime,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
(Ages 4 and Up) Back by popular demand-it's our local Dynasty Wrestlers! This family friendly group of colorful athletes will read a story and do a craft with you.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Outreach/ Offsite
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Silent Book Club at Albany Institute of History & Art
5:00pm–7:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Library Branch:
Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
[For adults] **New Date and Location** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Institute of History & Art.
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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
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Computer Help,
One-on-One Instruction
Event Details:
[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.
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
Aug
14
2025
Thu
NY Tales with Sandy Schuman, Lead Belly: Singer, Songwriter, Murderer! “King of the 12-String Guitar”
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Local History
Event Details:
Lead Belly: Singer, Songwriter, Murderer! “King of the 12-String Guitar”
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons Writing workshop
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Novice or experienced Dungeon Masters!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Novel Night Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. August 12: Greek Lessons by Han Kang
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Everyday English for Newcomer Adults
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.
6:00pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Local History Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local History
Event Details:
Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults,
Older Adults
Pine Hills
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
North Albany
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Create your own Gratitude Box
6:00pm–7:30pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come to the North Albany Branch and create your own Gratitude Box. We will discuss manifesting joy and creating gratitude for the things around you. We will then decorate a box with magazines, paint, and more.
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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
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Bach
Room:
Bach: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Pop-up Program: Ask the Sewing Sisters
6:30pm–7:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group:
Tween/Teen,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
[For Adults and Teens ages 14+] Not sure how to hem a pair of pants? Need a second opinion on your current sewing project? Want someone to show you how to sew a button? Ask Celia and Katie!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Virtual/ Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Library Branch:
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Book Club,
Virtual/Online
Event Details:
[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.
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