Friends Supported Events

EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS

 
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  

 

October 

Below is detailed information about one time October Events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library. 

Rockin’ Kids Singalong

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Rockin’  Kids Singalong

Wednesday, October 1,  12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Portrait of Albany 

Portrait of Albany brings the community together through art, history, and photos of past and present Albany residents, culminating in a large-scale collage that will be displayed at the Community Center. Portrait of Albany is part of a collaborative art project sponsored by the City of Albany, Path to Belonging. More information is available at pathtobelonging.net.

Susan Kuramoto Moffat, a long-time Albany resident, artist, and founder of Love the Bulb, will give a presentation on how your family can be a part of this ambitious project and what upcoming events you can look forward to. Learn more during the question and answer portion of the event. Link to event for more information: Portrait of Albany

Wednesday, October 1,  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Papel Amate with Rachel-Anne Palacios

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by exploring papel amate a centuries-old art form from Puebla, Mexico, created by the Indigenous Otomí people. In this hands-on workshop, teens and adults will learn about the history and cultural significance of this traditional craft, then create their own Otomí-inspired designs using bark paper and oil pastels. For Adults and Teens, ages 15 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Please arrive early. Those arriving after start time may forfeit their reservation. Link to event for more information: Papel Amate with Rachel-Anne Palacios

Saturday, October 4,  2:00 pm – 4:00 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, October 5,  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, October 5,  2:00 pm – 4:00 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! Exploring Qello Concerts

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. Link to event for more information: Want Free Passes to Parks, Museums, Movies & More? Come to Our Free e-Resources Workshops

Each month we will explore two of the following eResources and show you how to use them.

  • 10/7/25 – QELLO CONCERTS (Full Concerts)
  • 10/21/25 – ARTIST WORKS (LIBBY EXTRAS)
  • 11/18/25 – DISCOVER and GO ( Free Passes to Museums, Exhibits, & More), and FREE PASSES to STATE PARKS.

Tuesday, October 7,  2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Parol Making and Halo-Halo

Everyone is welcome to join us as the Albany High School Pinoy Pride Club shares Filipinx culture and the arts through traditional crafts and cuisine.

Pinoy Pride Club was started by two Filipina senior students at Albany High School. Their motivation to create this program and club was driven by the lack of representation that we noticed about Filipinx culture in our community. Link to event for more information: Parol Making and Halo-Halo

Tuesday, October 7,  6:15 pm – 7:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Singalong 

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Rockin’  Kids Singalong

Wednesday, October 8,  12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library 

Recognizing Latino Heritage Month – Santana’s Greatest Hits with Qello 

How can Albany Library give a Santana Concert with Qello? Easy!  We open QELLO Concerts from ACL’s electronic resource page and conduct a search for ARTIST SANTANA. Next, we select a concert to listen to.

Join us as we Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to a FREE SANTANA’s GREATEST HITS’ concerts made possible through QELLO Concerts and Edith Stone’s audio video equipment.

Seating for Workshop: First Come Serve Basis. Link to event for more information: Recognizing Latin Heritage Month – Santana’s Greatest Hits with Qello

Wednesday, October 8,  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Kids Art Workshop with MOCHA

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Kids Art Workshop with MOCHA

Saturday, October 11,  11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Family History Collage Workshop

Learn how to gather family photos, documents, and items like plane tickets, receipts, diplomas, recipes, IDs, maps, etc. into a meaningful collage that connects you to broader histories. We’ll explore not only where our ancestors came from, but why they were on the move. Portrait of Albany is participatory art and storytelling project, culminating in an installation about the people of Albany at the Community Center. Link to event for more information: Family History Collage Workshop

Sunday, October 12,  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Singalong

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Rockin’ Kids Singalong

Wednesday, October 15,  12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

A Slightly Scary Storytime

Get ready for Halloween with a few shivery tales. All ages welcome. Wear a costume and get a treat! Coloring spooky stuff will follow the storytime. Link to event for more information: A Slightly Scary Storytime

Wednesday, October 15,  6:30 pm – 7:30 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. 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 15. Please consider joining us for this event.

Pick of the Month: White Noise by Don Delillo.

Link to event for more information: Albany Library’s Saturday Afternoon Book Club

Saturday, October 18,  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Book’nic – Reading Picnic

Bring a book and a blanket or chair and join our outdoor community reading celebration! Don’t forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. We welcome those who wish to come in costume. We’ll have a limited number of free books available.

Please note: This event is at Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., not Albany Library.

Link to event for more information: Book’nic – Reading Picnic

Sunday, October 19,  11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Memorial Park 

Create Against Hate

Join us to create against hate. We’ll have coloring sheets and 3D printed logos with anti-hate messages. Everyone is welcome to join us!

United Against Hate was created by civic leaders in direct response to the sharp rise in expressions of hate in our communities. We want to empower local residents to take action in their local communities and alter the course of this growing intolerance.

When cities and their residents work together against hate, we can restore respect and civil discourse, embrace the strength of diversity and build inclusive and equitable communities for all.

United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. Link to event for more information: Create Against Hate

Sunday, October 19,  2:00 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! Exploring Qello Concerts

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. Link to event for more information: Want Free Passes to Parks, Museums, Movies & More? Come to Our Free e-Resources Workshops

Each month we will explore two of the following eResources and show you how to use them.

  • 10/21/25 – ARTIST WORKS (LIBBY EXTRAS)
  • 11/18/25 – DISCOVER and GO ( Free Passes to Museums, Exhibits, & More), and FREE PASSES to STATE PARKS.

Tuesday, October 21,  2:00 pm – 3:15 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 tickets given to elementary school age children who are working on these skills. 

Space is limited. Please come to the Reference Desk to get a free ticket 15 minutes before the program starts. Link to event for more information: Read to a Dog

Tuesday, October 21,  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Singalong

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Rockin’ Kids Singalong

Wednesday, October 22,  12:30 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, October 23,  10:30 am – 11:00 am – 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 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

Every Tuesday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Edith Stone Room
 

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

Every Thursday 10:00 am – 10:30 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: Make and Play Lab
  

Build It/Make and Play – Every Wednesday during the school year 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Edith Stone Room

Kids Craft Hour – Every Wednesday during the summer 2:00 pm – 3:00 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
Every Monday during the school year 3:30 pm – 5:00 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 Thursday  2:30 pm – 4:30 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: Game On 
  

Every Wednesday  3:30 pm – 4:30 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 

Second Sunday of Each Month 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm  Edith Stone Room