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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  

 

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

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