Closing Juneteenth All Day All Branches Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 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 Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry 1:00pm–3:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness Event Details: [All Ages] Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime 4:00pm–4:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Sunbeam Storytime 4:00pm–4:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Disclaimer(s) 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 Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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 "Tween/Teen" group Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from Storytime and are starting to read more on their own. Disclaimer(s) 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 Magic with Melvin the Magnificent! 5:30pm–6:15pm Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Magic with Melvin the Magnificent! 5:30pm–6:15pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 5-12] Be amazed! Come to an interactive magic show with Melvin the Magnificent and his furry assistant!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Personnel Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Personnel Committee Meeting - Albany Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–6:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings Event Details: This is a meeting of the Personnel Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. Trustee Andrea West, ChairTrustee Paige AllenTrustee Jennifer MarlowMeeting Opening1.1 Call to Order
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tananarive Due on Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda (Recorded Virtual Author Talk at Arbor Hill Branch) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Older Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Tananarive Due on Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda (Recorded Virtual Author Talk at Arbor Hill Branch) 6:00pm–7:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Open Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: [Adults 18+] Enjoy some light refreshments and watch a recording of this past author talk at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch with fellow attendees. Author Tananarive Due discusses her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning Crochet: Colorful Crochet Donuts (Part2) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Beginning Crochet: Colorful Crochet Donuts (Part2) 6:00pm–7:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Waitlist Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Experienced crochet artist "Genie of All Trades" will teach the basics of crochet and walk attendees through the creation of colorful crochet donuts. No experience needed.