Friends Supported Events
EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS
One Time Library Events
November
Below is detailed information about one time November Events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library.
Dia De Los Muertos Storytime and Craft
Join us for stories about Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead! Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. Link to event for more information: Dia De Los Muertos Storytime and Craft
Saturday, November 1, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Kids Art Workshop with MOCHA
Explore Native American Heritage Month through art! A Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children’s Art will be leading an activity inspired by the paintings and symbolism of Buffalo Hide Art. For ages 5+ Space and materials are limited. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Kids Art Workshop with MOCHA
Saturday, November 1, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Family Music Lab
Play along to the beat on basic percussion instruments like hand drums, tambourines, shakers and more! All ages of children are welcome. We have instruments for babies and toddlers. Children under 8 must be with an adult. No experience necessary. Link to event for more information: Family Music Lab
Sunday, November 2, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Teen Music Lab
We bring the instruments, you bring the energy! Want to try a new instrument? Already have an instrument but just want a chance to play it? Never touched music before but curious about it? Once a month, we hold a space where you can come pick up an instrument and just jam. Guitars, percussion, keyboards, and more will all be provided, or bring your own. Staff will be on hand to help encourage music skills, but primarily this isn’t a lesson, this is a place to experiment, to explore, and to play! Link to event for more information: Teen Music Lab
Sunday, November 2, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Emergency Preparedness 101: Earthquakes and First Aid
Join the Albany High School’s medical clubs to learn about emergency preparedness! Listen in on a presentation about the SF earthquakes, and assemble medical kits with us. All kits made will be donated. Link to event for more information: Emergency Preparedness 101: Earthquakes and First Aid
Sunday, November 2, 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale
Friends of the Albany Library – Book Sale. Edith Stone Room: Vintage and Collectible items $1 and up. Community Center Main Room: 50 cent books, CDs, DVDs, LPs. Holiday Gifts $1 and up. The Friends of the Albany Library accept: Cash, checks with matching ID, and major credit cards for purchases over $3. Link to event for more information: Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale
Saturday, November 8, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale
Friends of the Albany Library – Book Sale. Edith Stone Room: Vintage and Collectible items $1 and up. Community Center Main Room: 50 cent books, CDs, DVDs, LPs. Holiday Gifts $1 and up. The Friends of the Albany Library accept: Cash, checks with matching ID, and major credit cards for purchases over $3. Link to event for more information: Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale
Sunday, November 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Read to a Dog
Volunteers from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs will be at the library to listen to you read. They are very friendly and are so excited to hear all kinds of stories! This program is for children to practice their reading skills. Priority sign-ups are given to elementary school age children who are working on these skills. Space is limited. On the day of the program, please sign up at the reference desk or call 510-284-0601 to reserve your 15-minute time slot.Link to event for more information: Read to a Dog
Saturday, November 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Albany Library’s Saturday Afternoon Book Club
We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Saturday to discuss select reading materials. Pick of the Month: The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of Al by Fei- Fei Li. 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 Saturday Afternoon Book Club
Saturday, November 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Herstory: The Legal History of Chinese-American Women
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Chang Chen, the visionary behind the groundbreaking Herstory book series. An attorney, former TV host, and author of over 80 books, Dr. Chen will share little-known stories of legal cases that reshaped our nation. From the landmark 1874 Supreme Court case involving Chinese women to today’s generation of judges and elected officials, the Herstory trilogy celebrates the everyday individuals who fought for their rights and, by doing so, helped redefine the American story. Link to event for more information: Herstory: The Legal History of Chinese-American Women
Saturday, November 15, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Holiday Make a Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap Gift
Looking for an eco-friendly gift this holiday season? Join us for a festive hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps, a perfect, practical gift for friends, family, or even yourself! These eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap are perfect for covering bowls, wrapping sandwiches, or preserving that half-cut onion. Cloth supplies are available, however you can bring your own. 100% cotton fabric is recommended. Registration Required. Link to event for more information: Holiday Make a Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap Gift
Sunday, November 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Want Free Passes to Parks, Museums, Movies & More? Come to our Free eResources Workshops and Learn How to Get Access! HOOPLA
Why use eResources? They give you access to countless resources (e.g., current movies and magazines, eBooks, audioBooks, TV Programs, full concerts, music albums, documentaries, magazines, and more) the library may not have in physical form. They are free. You are never charged overdue fines. They are returned automatically when due. All you need is a library card and PIN to access eResources. DISCOVER and GO (Free Passes to Museums, Exhibits, & More), and FREE PASSES to STATE PARKS. Link to event for more information: Want Free Passes to Parks, Museums, Movies & More? Come to Our Free e-Resources Workshops
Tuesday, November 18, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Electrifying Your Home from a Consumer’s Perspective
Want to know what’s involved in converting your home to energy efficient heat pump heating and cooling, a heat pump water heater, and an induction stove top—and eliminating natural gas use entirely? What are they? How do they work? What do they cost? An Albany homeowner shares his personal story—everything he learned—about converting. This is not a commercial or sales presentation.Link to event for more information: Electrifying Your Home from a Consumer’s Perspective
Saturday, November 22, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Albany Library’s Conversation Club
Want to learn how to improve the following language skills?
- Your listening ability.
- Your ability to pronounce words clearly.
- Your ability to determine words’ meaning and how to use them correctly in sentences.
- Your ability to have brief conversations with strangers.
If these language skills are important to you, then please consider coming to our workshop. Seating: Attendees are required to register for this event. Link to event for more information: Albany Library’s Conversation Club
Tuesday, November 25, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Ongoing Library Events
Ongoing Library Events are divided by age category; Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, and Adults.
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Story Time
Join us for Baby Storytime at the Albany Library! The lap sit story time 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
Every Tuesday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Edith Stone Room
Stay and Play
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us for a drop-in playtime. This is a great opportunity to have fun with your children and meet other families in the community. We’ll provide toys, music, and a warm, welcoming setting. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Stay and Play
Every Thursday 10:30 am – 11:00 am Edith Stone Room
Kids
Build It/Make and Play Lab/Kids Craft Hour
Join us every Wednesday at the Albany Library for crafts, STEAM activities, Lego building, and more! We’ll be doing a different activity each week in the Edith Stone Room. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Note that each Make and Play Lab may have different activities. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Kids Craft Hour
Build It/Make and Play – Every Wednesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Edith Stone Room
Family
Family Storytime
On a Saturday each month at the Albany Library for Family Storytime. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Link to Albany Library Events for more information including the date of Family Storytime each month: Events At Albany Library
On some Saturdays each month (see link above for dates and times) Edith Stone Room
Teens & Tweens
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)
Every Tuesday 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Edith Stone Room
Game On
A space for teens and tweens to hang out after school. We have board games, card games, snacks, and art supplies, and we hook a Switch up to the projector for multiplayer gaming. Come by for some low-pressure recreation! Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Game On
Every Monday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Edith Stone Room
Teen Zone – Chess, Board Games and Crochet
Come hang out and play board games with your friends, dive into some drop-in chess, or chill out and learn to crochet. We have the games, yarn and needles. You bring creative strategizing skills and curiosity! Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Teen Zone – Chess, Board Games and Crochet
Every Wednesday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Edith Stone Room
Teen Chill Zone – Silent Reading and Coloring
Need a break from a noisy world? Grab a book (we have plenty!) and enjoy some relaxing downtime. We’ll have mandala coloring available too. Link to Albany Library Events for more information: Teen Chill Zone – Silent Reading and Coloring
Every Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Edith Stone Room
Albany Library Teen Advisory Group
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
Monthly on 2nd Sunday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Edith Stone Room