Urban Air Albany
Urban Air indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, battle beams, dodgeball, and birthday party packages.
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Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department
[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy! Sessions are available on Mondays from 10:30am-5:30pm at the Washington Ave branch, 161...
Budget Table Talk with Executive Director Andrea Nicolay
No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general. Budget Table Talks take place at a designated table on the main library floor, not in a separate meeting room.
Trash Parade 2026 Info & Planning Session
Join Eric Ayotte and Schoharie River Center for an informational session about this year's Trash Parade! Community members of all ages are invited to learn about the second annual Trash Parade, scheduled for May 15 in downtown Schenectady, and start planning their pollinator-themed recycled art...
Art After Dark: Chalk Pastels
Chalk pastels have a rich cultural history related to natural earth pigments. In this workshop we will draw focus and inspiration using a still life. Supplies will be provided!
518empire.com
Explore 518empire.com, a martial arts in Albany, NY. Exhibits and attractions include Strength Guided by Experience, Grace ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Control before reaction Discipline before aggression Aw
Yarn Over and Yap @ North Albany
Join us for a special meeting of Yarn Over and Yap where we are working on constructing 5 by 5 squares for a community blanket alongside Delaware and Howe's Yarn Over and Yap until the end of April. If you are unable to attend any Yarn Over and Yap meeting but still would like to donate squares,...
Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class
[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process. Students will learn about the civics test, the English language test, and the interview process. The class will also provide opportunities to...
Book A Librarian
Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted. Book a 45-minute session by registering online or calling the Quaker Street Branch at 518-895-2719, to get assistance in one of the following areas: Navigating our new website,...
All Abstract Art Show
This will be our first show featuring only abstract art. Abstract, as a definition in this case, means whatever the artist thinks it means. This is an open call show. Any medium, any size, for floor,
REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series
Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P. Henson starred in, running once a month from January...
Speak with a Housing Services Advocate
Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)
Monday Gentle Movement Group
Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom 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.
English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners
[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Albany Public Library is proud to partner with this amazing organization to offer our community a space to practice...
Unken Brew
A very fun, warming bluegrass & folk concert for all to celebrate National Library Week.
With Pen in Hand
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.
Building Brain-Healthy Habits: A Program with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York
Building Brain-Healthy Habits, an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®, provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age. Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your..
Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help
Located at the Pine Hills Branch. Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You can receive assistance with Word documents, internet skills, mobile devices, Google Drive, and more! Please arrive at your...
Tech Help
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.
The Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles
Enjoy a unique musical experience where jazz and literature combine. The Arch Stanton Quartet draws upon the music and writings of Paul Bowles, including his deeply evocative novel about travel in North Africa, "The Sheltering Sky." This performance includes jazz arrangements of Bowles' musical...
Experience Gel Printing with Tracy
Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.
Plants & Wellness: Hands-On Houseplant Workshop
This interactive class introduces participants to the wellness benefits of plants while teaching practical care techniques. The program includes: Guided overview of plant care basics (watering, soil, and light needs)Soil-Making Station: attendees will mix their own soil blendHands-on activity:...
Jazz Appreciation Month Concert: Monkell Brothers Trio
Tom and Brad Monkell are two musicians from New York’s Capital Region who write original instrumental music as The Monkell Brothers. Tom is guitarist who has played on a variety of different Broadway shows and toured nationally and internationally with Broadway affiliates. Brad is a bassist who is..
Baby-Sitters Club Grab and Go Craft Kits
Calling all honorary members of The BSC! If you love the original series or are always looking forward to every new issue of the graphic novel, pick up a kit with crafts to take home, inspired by the founding members of the club - Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey and Dawn. Kits are given out on a.
Poetry Workshop with Skribblers Magazine
Celebrate Poetry month with sonnets and acrostics. Be inspired by Shakespeare, Yeats and Edna St. Vincent Millay and try out your own sonnet and write an acrostic. Join Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine Inc. for a three-part exploration of poetry. Explore...
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of...
Wellness Series: How to Put Down Your Phone - Ancient Tips for Managing a Busy Mind and a Busy World
How to Put Down Your Phone - Ancient tips for managing a busy mind and a busy world w/ meditation instructor, Elissa Kane Like me . . . do you get completely distracted by your busy mind, the phone, news, and endless doom scrolling? Come practice peace of mind through meditation and doing...
Basic Knitting with Michelle
Michelle will teach the basics of knitting. All supplies will be available. Come and enjoy the benefits of knitting in a relaxing environment.
Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.
Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany. He will be available to answer questions about Albany's history and assist with research questions.
46th Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show & Sale
The 46th Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show and Sale will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Early Admission starts at 8 AM. Follow the event page for more details
One Stitch at a Time
[Adults 18+] We welcome any kind of knitting, crocheting, quilting or needlework. Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start. All skill levels are welcome! *Note: On 3/18 and 4/22, One...
Great Decisions 2025
Great Decision 2026: Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD. Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required. List of topics TBA.
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