Friends Supported Events
Below are upcoming one time and ongoing library events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library. The one-time events are listed first by month, then the ongoing events follow. Please go to the Albany Library Website Events page for more detailed information, and also to see additional Events that are provided by the Alameda County Library Events | Alameda County Library | BiblioCommons
One-Time Library Events
November
Below is detailed information about one time November Events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library.
Tibetan Storytime
Welcome to our Tibetan Storytime, an engaging program for children of all ages and their families interested in exploring the Tibetan language and cultural traditions. Dive into a world of enchanting stories, traditional songs, and interactive activities that make learning Tibetan fun and accessible. This program is entirely in Tibetan. Link to event for more information: Tibetan Storytime
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Parents & Caregiver Meetup
If you would like to meet other new parents and caregivers in your community, drop in at this new event any time from 2pm to 3:30pm on occasional Saturday afternoons. This is a great way to connect, get out of the house, and share the joys and challenges of caregiving.
Children are welcome to join their grown-ups; best for newborns through toddlers. We’ll provide music, toys, and room for the little ones to play. Link to event for more information: Parents & Caregiver Meetup
Saturday, November 2, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue
Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue
Sunday, November 3, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library
Movies at the Albany Library – Ghostlight
A construction worker finds solace in joining a local production of Romeo and Juliet. He soon finds that the classic play begins to mirror his own life. Now, he must make sense of the drama going on in his head while continuing to act his role in the theater. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Ghostlight
Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Origami with Margo
Join us for origami at the Albany Library! Our teacher Margo will be showing us how to make folds for a variety of skill levels and ages. No registration required. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Origami with Margo
Saturday, November 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Cinema Sundays for Teens – Footloose
Come watch the original, classic movies that took over the cinema world in the 70s and 80s! It’s a movie program hosted by teens for teens. Free snacks! An urban teen moves to a rural Midwestern town where dancing is outlawed and fights to stage a high-school prom complete with dancing. He also falls for a local girl whose minister dad is behind the dirty dancing boycott. Link to event for more information: Cinema Sunday for Teens – Footloose
Sunday, November 10, 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Pajama Storytime
Wear your pajamas*, put on your bunny slippers*, bring your stuffed animals, and get ready to hear some fun stories, sing, and do some movement. This event is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Link to event for more information: Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, November 14, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Thank You Event!
Thank You Event—A Coffee, Tea, and Cookie Event Combined with Making a Gratitude Tree
Albany Library appreciates the tremendous support our members and community give us day-in and day-out. To thank them for their kindness, we are hosting a free coffee, tea, and cookie event for supporters in the Edith Stone Room. Additionally, we’re offering supporters an opportunity to create a Gratitude Tree, which shows them how much they are valued by family, friends, and the community. As well as reminding them to actively record on their leaves occurrences they are grateful for, and then adding those leaves to their tree. Please consider joining Albany Library as we celebrate support and gratitude. Link to event for more information: Thank You Event
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club
We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for November is Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. The group is open to adults as well as teens, and the number of participants is 12. Link to event for more information: Albany Library Sunday Afternoon Book Club
Sunday, November 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, November 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
December
Below is detailed information about one time December Events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library.
Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue
Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue
Sunday, December 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library
Make Your Own Gift Wrap
Get ready for holiday gift giving and entertaining in this creative workshop. Artist Lauren Meyer will help you create unique gift wrap or table runners using tempera paint. It’s fun, easy, and quick! Link to event for more information: Make Your Own Gift Wrap
Thursday, December 5, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Tibetan Storytime
Welcome to our Tibetan Storytime, an engaging program for children of all ages and their families interested in exploring the Tibetan language and cultural traditions. Dive into a world of enchanting stories, traditional songs, and interactive activities that make learning Tibetan fun and accessible. This program is entirely in Tibetan. Link to event for more information: Tibetan Storytime
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Holiday Surprise!
The Holidays is only a blink away. Have you done all of your shopping? Unsure of what to get? Come to our holiday surprise workshop, and we may be able to help you with this challenge. There are a few things that you are guaranteed by joining us:
(1) You’ll have fun.
(2) Whatever you create is yours to take home with you.
(3) No charge for instruction or supplies.
(4) The program will accommodate 15 attendees.
Please join us at the Edith Stone Room for our year end event!
Link to event for more information: Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Holiday Surprise
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Cinema Sundays for Teens – Rocky
Come watch the original, classic movies that took over the cinema world in the 70s and 80s! It’s a movie program hosted by teens for teens. Free snacks! A club fighter from Philadelphia who moonlights as a collector for a local mobster gets a shot at the big time when the heavyweight champion of the world gives him chance to fight for the belt on America’s bicentennial. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Rocky
Sunday, December 8, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Pajama Storytime
Wear your pajamas*, put on your bunny slippers*, bring your stuffed animals, and get ready to hear some fun stories, sing, and do some movement. This event is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Link to event for more information: Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, December 12, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Origami with Margo
Join us for origami at the Albany Library! Our teacher Margo will be showing us how to make folds for a variety of skill levels and ages. No registration required. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Origami with Margo
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Parents & Caregiver Meetup
If you would like to meet other new parents and caregivers in your community, drop in at this new event any time from 2pm to 3:30pm on occasional Saturday afternoons. This is a great way to connect, get out of the house, and share the joys and challenges of caregiving.
Children are welcome to join their grown-ups; best for newborns through toddlers. We’ll provide music, toys, and room for the little ones to play. Link to event for more information: Parents & Caregiver Meetup
Saturday, December 14, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club
We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for December is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. The group is open to adults as well as teens, and the number of participants is 12. Link to event for more information: Albany Library Sunday Afternoon Book Club
Sunday, December 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, December 19, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Little Dance Party
Get Your ya-yas out! Let’s all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that’s new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Link to event for more information: Little Dance Party
Thursday, December 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Ongoing Library Events
Ongoing Library Events are divided by age category; Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens and Adults.
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Story Time
Join us for Baby Storytime at the Albany Library! The lap sit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Hear stories, sing songs, participate in lap bounces and stay after to play with toys. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Baby Story Time
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is back at the Albany Library for songs, stories and movement activities! No registration is needed but attendance is limited. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Toddler Time
Build It/Make and Play Lab
Every Wednesday during the school year 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Edith Stone Room
Homework Help Taught By Teens
This is a free, informal, teen-led tutoring program for elementary to middle school students starting in October. High School volunteers will help with homework and assignments that need reviewing. Our goal is to help students get homework done in a productive and relaxed environment. Drop-in anytime. Space is limited. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Homework Help Taught By Teens
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
Family
Family Storytime
Teens
Dungeons and Dragons and Beyond: Roleplaying Games at Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks! Looking for somewhere for your fantasy roleplaying game needs? Come over to the Albany Library! We’ll be running a campaign for you! We’ll teach you the rules, and while you’re welcome to bring your own character, pre-built characters will be provided to everyone. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Dungeons and Dragons and Beyond: Roleplaying Games at Albany | Events | Alameda County Library (bibliocommons.com)
Get involved with the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG members advise the library on the best way to connect with and serve teen library members. For example, they may select new teen books, build displays, suggest new programs and services, or even design and run their own programs. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: TAG – Teen Advisory Group
Second Sunday of Each Month 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Edith Stone Room