Friends Supported Events

LIBRARY 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  

January Events 

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

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This 30-minute Storytime is designed for ages 3-5, but children of all ages are welcome. Stay after for a simple craft activity. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Preschool Storytime and Craft

Saturday, January 3, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Teen Service Showcase

Honoring MLK Day, join us as teen service organizations share their experience of giving back in their communities.

Featuring:

  • Readings from Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate finalists. The Youth Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador to inspire civic engagement, social justice, cultural awareness, and literary excellence in our communities.
  • Live music performance by the Berkeley School of Rock House Band and the Albany High School Vocal Soul
    acapella group
  • Albany High School Service Clubs tabling and presenting their work.
  • Hot beverages

Link to event for more information: Teen Service Showcase

Sunday, January 11,   2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Main Hall, Community Center (across the atrium from the 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 morning 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, January 17,  11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Taekwondo for Beginners

Join the Albany High School Taekwondo Club for an amazing demo and mini lesson on fundamental kicks and blocks! Link to event for more information: Taekwondo for Beginners

Saturday, January 17, 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at Albany Library – Tron: Ares

“TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Tron: Ares

Saturday, January 24,  2:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

We’re All Plastic People Now

We’re All Plastic People Now is an Emmy Award–winning documentary that examines the invisible but pervasive role plastic plays in our everyday lives and in our bodies. Plastic is in the air we breathe and the water we drink. In an era of convenience and disposability, its long-term consequences are only now coming into focus. Scientists have found chemicals derived from plastic in human blood, breast milk, developing wombs, and vital organs, including the brain and heart. In this groundbreaking film, the producer takes the unprecedented step of testing their own blood alongside that of four generations of family members for plastic-derived chemicals. The results are both personal and alarming, offering a powerful entry point into a global conversation on environmental and public health. Link to event for more information: We’re All Plastic People Now

Sunday, January 25  2:00 pm – 4:00 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 during the school year 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Edith Stone Room

Kids Craft Hour – 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