Friends Supported Events
LIBRARY EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS
One Time Library Events
August
Below is detailed information about one time August Events supported by the Friends of the Albany Library.
CANCELLED! STEAM for Kids: Paper Circuits – CANCELLED!
Learn about electrical circuitry and make your own paper circuit card! A paper circuit lights up an LED and is powered by a battery. Experiment and let your creativity soar as you create a unique greeting card that really lights up! This STEAM workshop is designed for kids ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: STEAM for Kids: Paper Circuits
CANCELLED! Saturday, August 2, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Jam On for Teens – 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 teach some 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: Jam On for Teens
Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Crafts for Kids: Decorate a Tote Bag
Come get crafty with us at the Albany Library. It’s back-to-school time, so this week we will be decorating a tote bag for carrying your books or lunch. Bookmark-making supplies will also be available. This activity is best for ages 8 and up. Limit one tote per child. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Crafts for Kids: Decorate a Tote Bag
Monday, August 4, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Jam Out, Slime Out, National Night Out
Join us at the library for a night of creativity, community building, and fun!
On the patio, craft your own glittery, gooey slime to take home from the Slime Party!
In the Edith Stone Room drop in for our Open Music Lab Party & Jam Session. We have guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion, and more, to experiment with, just bring your curiosity and join the fun! Link to event for more information: Jam Out, Slime Out, National Night Out
Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 pm – 7:45 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, August 7, 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Learn to Make Reusable Cloth Beeswax Food Wraps
Looking to reduce your plastic footprint and keep your food fresh naturally? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps! These eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap are perfect for covering bowls, wrapping sandwiches, or preserving that half-cut onion. Craft your sustainable kitchen essentials and take a step towards a greener lifestyle. Link to event for more information: Learn How to Make Reusable Cloth Beeswax Food Wraps
Sunday, August 10, 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! Introduction to Library Tools.
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.
- 8/12/25 – Introduction to Library Tools (e.g., library card, PIN, locating eResources on the library website, & more)
- 8/26/25 – LIBBY (e.g., Magazines, eBooks, eAudioBooks, Movies, Comics, and more)
- 9/9/25 – HOOPLA (e.g., eBooks, eAudiobooks, Comics, Movies, Documentaries, TV programs, and more)
- 9/23/25 – NAXOS (e.g., Full Jazz, Opera, Classical, R&B, Country Music, & more)
- 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, August 12, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Your favorite stuffed toy gets to explore the library at this fun sleepover! Drop them off in the afternoon, and when you pick them up the next day you will receive photos from their overnight adventure.
Note: Only stuffed animals will be sleeping over at the library.
Drop off your friends at the reference desk on Tuesday between 12-6pm, and pick them up on Wednesday after 12pm. Name cards will be made to ensure all stuffed animals return home safe and sound.
Please register, and limit one stuffed animal per child. Link to event for more information: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Tuesday, August 12, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Reference Desk, 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, August 14, 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Sewing Series
Join us for fun and creative Sewing Sessions at the library! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your stitching skills, this hands-on program is perfect for ages 13+. Each session will guide participants through a simple, seasonal project.
Session 1 Tote bags August 14, 4:00-5:30
We will provide – Sewing machines (limited), Pattern templates, guidance from an expert instructor, basic tools and supplies.
Feel free to bring your sewing machine and 2.5-3 yards of light-weight cotton, pins, thread and scissors. Link to event for more information: Sewing Series
Thursday, August 14, 4:00 pm – 5:30 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. Pick of the Month: There There by Tommy Orange.
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, August 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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 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, August 19, 6:30 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, August 21, 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
My Albany Story – Make Your Own Collage for Teens
Have you lived in Albany your whole life? Just moved last year? No matter how long you’ve called Albany your home, we want to see what makes you feel like you belong, or don’t belong, in this community.
In collaboration with Path to Belonging, Albany Library welcomes teens to create their own photo collage. Drop-in for one session, or for all!
Workshops will be held in the Teen Area from 3 – 4:30 PM on:
- Saturday, August 23
- Sunday, August 31
- Sunday, September 7
Link to event for more information: My Albany Story – Make Your Own Collage for Teens
Saturday, August 23, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Teen Area, Albany Library
Bird Boxes with Eco Innovate
Eco Innovate was sparked in January 2024 by a couple of high schoolers looking to experiment for their club, but what we have accomplished and our ambitions far surpass what we ever imagined could come out of it, and soar above what the majority of student-led organizations do! From working together, to sharing our findings with our community, our founding team discovered a passion for solving environmental issues with state-of-the-art technology. So naturally, we are committing ourselves to this goal with our organization, Eco Innovate! We foresee many prominent collaborations, the birth of new innovative projects, and the flourishing of our original ones (Explore the ground-breaking initiative that started it all, our Birdbox Project!) Link to event for more information: Bird Boxes with Eco Innovate
Sunday, August 24, 3:00 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! LIBBY
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.
- 8/26/25 – LIBBY (e.g., Magazines, eBooks, eAudioBooks, Movies, Comics, and more)
- 9/9/25 – HOOPLA (e.g., eBooks, eAudiobooks, Comics, Movies, Documentaries, TV programs, and more)
- 9/23/25 – NAXOS (e.g., Full Jazz, Opera, Classical, R&B, Country Music, & more)
- 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, August 26, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Electrifying Your Home from a Consumer’s Perspective OR How I got my PG&E Bill Down to $13.00 per Month
You can’t avoid the periodic PGE increases. It seems every time there is a major fire, and PGE is found liable for the incident, our bill increases. Are you wondering? If there a way to mitigate this situation? Recently, Paul Giganti decided to explore the topic, and found some unique solutions. Come to our workshop on Electrifying Your Home from a Consumer’s Perspective— Or How I Got My PGE Bill Down to $13 per Month, he may offer you a solution for managing your bill. Link to event for more information: Electrifying Your Home from a Consumer’s Perspective
Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 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, August 28, 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Sewing Series
Join us for fun and creative Sewing Sessions at the library! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your stitching skills, this hands-on program is perfect for ages 13+. Each session will guide participants through a simple, seasonal project.
Session 2 Pajama Pants August 28, 4:00-5:30
We will provide – Sewing machines (limited), Pattern templates, guidance from an expert instructor, basic tools and supplies.
Feel free to bring your sewing machine and 2.5-3 yards of light-weight cotton, pins, thread and scissors. Link to event for more information: Sewing Series
Thursday, August 28, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Movies at Albany Library: Sinners
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back (Source: Swank Movies, Rated R). Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library: Sinners
Saturday, August 30, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Photo + Collage + Words for Teens
Have you lived in Albany your whole life? Just moved last year? No matter how long you’ve called Albany your home, we want to see what makes you feel like you belong, or don’t belong, in this community.
In collaboration with Path to Belonging, Albany Library welcomes teens to create their own photo collage. Drop-in for one session, or for all!
Workshops will be held in the Teen Area from 3 – 4:30 PM on:
- Saturday, August 23
- Sunday, August 31
- Sunday, September 7
Link to event for more information: My Albany Story – Make Your Own Collage for Teens
Saturday, August 31, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Teen Area, Albany Library
September
Below is detailed information about one time September 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, September 3, 12:30 pm – 3:00 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 events is for children of all ages and their caregivers. *Pajamas and bunny slippers are optional but encouraged. Link to event for more information: Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
The Art of Scent Making
Explore the art of scent making with Rachel-Ann Palacios!
Looking for your own signature scent? What would it be like? Elegant? Bold? Subtle? Perhaps a combination? Join us for a discussion of the art of scent making and then create a personalized scent to take home and enjoy. 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: The Art of Scent Making
Saturday, September 6, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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, September 7, 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, September 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Photo + Collage + Words for Teens
Have you lived in Albany your whole life? Just moved last year? No matter how long you’ve called Albany your home, we want to see what makes you feel like you belong, or don’t belong, in this community.
In collaboration with Path to Belonging, Albany Library welcomes teens to create their own photo collage. Drop-in for one session, or for all!
Workshops will be held in the Teen Area from 3 – 4:30 PM on:
- Saturday, August 23
- Sunday, August 31
- Sunday, September 7
Link to event for more information: Photo + Collage + Words for Teens
Sunday, September 7, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Teen Area, 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. 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.
- 8/12/25 – Introduction to Library Tools (e.g., library card, PIN, locating eResources on the library website, & more)
- 8/26/25 – LIBBY (e.g., Magazines, eBooks, eAudioBooks, Movies, Comics, and more)
- 9/9/25 – HOOPLA (e.g., eBooks, eAudiobooks, Comics, Movies, Documentaries, TV programs, and more)
- 9/23/25 – NAXOS (e.g., Full Jazz, Opera, Classical, R&B, Country Music, & more)
- 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, September 9, 2:00 pm – 3:15 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, September 10, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Glow with Joy – Create a Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a joyful, hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop with Ms. Cynthia! Participants will learn about holiday traditions, write characters like “中秋 Mid-Autumn” and “喜樂 Joy” with a brush, draw cute moon rabbits, and craft their own glowing paper lantern to take home. This program is for children ages 7-12. Registration is not required, but space is limited. First come, first served. Link to event for more information: Glow with Joy – Create a Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern
Saturday, September 13, 3:00 pm – 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 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, September 16, 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, September 17, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Water Wise Gardening
Maintaining or redesigning a Bay Area garden? Learn how to choose native plants that are pretty and healthy for the earth, plus save you time and money. An EBMUD* water conservationist will share resources you can use to get started and explain how to get a rebate from EBMUD for water-wise landscaping projects. Link to event for more information: Water Wise Gardening
Wednesday, September 17, 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. Pick of the Month: Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
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, September 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Path to Belonging: Genealogy Workshop
Learn how to find historic documents and even images of your family!
Professional genealogist Grant Din and volunteers will help you research your family history using resources including the National Archives Records Administration (NARA) and other online and in-person collections. You will learn about free resources available at the library including:
- Ancestry.com Library Edition
- Newspapers.com Library Edition
- Fold3 Library Edition
- Heritage Hub
- Heritage Quest
- My China Roots
- My Heritage
Whether you’re just getting started or deep into research, there will be something for everyone at this workshop. Registration recommended but not required. Link to event for more information: Path to Belonging Genealogy Workshop
Sunday, September 21, 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! NAXOS
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.
- 8/12/25 – Introduction to Library Tools (e.g., library card, PIN, locating eResources on the library website, & more)
- 8/26/25 – LIBBY (e.g., Magazines, eBooks, eAudioBooks, Movies, Comics, and more)
- 9/9/25 – HOOPLA (e.g., eBooks, eAudiobooks, Comics, Movies, Documentaries, TV programs, and more)
- 9/23/25 – NAXOS (e.g., Full Jazz, Opera, Classical, R&B, Country Music, & more)
- 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, September 23, 2:00 pm – 3:15 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, September 24, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Movies at Albany Library: Brutalist
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back (Source: Swank Movies, Rated R). Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library: Brutalist
Saturday, September 27, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
From Pavement to Pocket Forests
Learn how the Miyawaki Method creates fast-growing urban forests and how WISE Biodiverse Bioswales can improve storm water, street safety, and community connection. Let’s reimagine our streets as living ecosystems!
Guest Speakers:
Kathleen Rai
Green Building Strategist, Engineer, and General Contractor
Kathleen is a green building enthusiast and innovator who co-invented two patents relating to improved building materials. She is also a proud mom, Albany resident, fan of the Miyawaki Method for rapid urban greening, and eager to use her knowledge of building innovations to advance a greener future. Kathleen learned about the Miyawaki Method from the Green Pocket Forest symposium in July 2025 in Berkeley. She has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and a Master’s in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley.
Jorge Romero-Lozano, PE, LEED AP, PMP
Executive Director and Founder of Greening Projects, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
As a licensed civil engineer with a passion for planning, designing, and building green spaces, Jorge provides the technical expertise and passion to envision potential green spaces and support neighborhoods, individuals, and other professionals who wish to improve their environments and engage their communities. He enjoys using his experience in design, construction, and project management to transform neglected lands into gardens, parks, and urban farms.
Link to event for more information: From Pavement to Pocket Forests
Sunday, September 28, 3:00 pm – 4:30 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 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/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 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
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
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)
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
Every Wednesday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Edith Stone Room
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