Friends Supported Events

UPCOMING 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

September

Arts and Crafts – Image Transfer to Fabric Workshop

Attendees will be shown how to use a combination of resources (e.g., acrylic paint, water, glue, lasers copies, magazine pictures, and to make transfers to fabric. The projects will allow attendees to create unique gifts. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Image Transfer to Fabric Workshop

Saturday, September 2, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – String Art Session 1

String and acrylic paint can help you become an artist. It’s hard to believe, but it is true. Come to one of our two sessions on Saturday, September 9th, and we will show you how.

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM.
Session (2): 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: String Art – Session 1

Saturday, September 9, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – String Art Session 2

String and acrylic paint can help you become an artist. It’s hard to believe, but it is true. Come to one of our two sessions on Saturday, September 9th, and we will show you how.

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM
Session (2): 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: String Art – Session 2

Saturday, September 9, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Mindfulness Mondays at the Albany Library – Guided Meditation

Join us at the Albany Library for our series Mindfulness Mondays where we offer a variety of mindfulness experiences and exercises each month. For this event, we will have a short guided meditation and discuss as a group. Link to event for more information: Mindfulness Mondays – Guided Meditation

Monday September 11, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long

Join East Bay children’s musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and an instrument petting zoo! There will be a mix of original children’s music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock ‘n roll favorites. Link to event for more information: Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long

Wednesday, September 13, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – Squeegee Art Session 1

A squeegee and acrylic paint can help you become an artist on Saturday, September 16th. Come to one of our two sessions on Saturday, September 16th, and we will show you how.

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM
Session (2): 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Squeegee Art – Session 1

Saturday, September 16, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – Squeegee Art Session 2

A squeegee and acrylic paint can help you become an artist on Saturday, September 16th. Come to one of our two sessions on Saturday, September 16th, and we will show you how.

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM
Session (2): 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Squeegee Art – Session 1

Saturday, September 16, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – Creed III

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: Creed III

Saturday, September 23, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long

Wednesday, September 27, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – Triangle of Sadness

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: Triangle of Sadness

Wednesday, September 27, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

October

Movies at the Albany Library – Where the Crawdads Sing

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: Where the Crawdads Sing

Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – Making Marbleized Pottery

This workshop will show attendees how to create marble pottery using fingernail polish. The attendees will find the marbling process fun and unique. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Making Marbleized Pottery

Saturday, October 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long

Wednesday, October 11, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – Marbling with Paint and Shaving Cream – Session 1

Marble Paper Art can be accomplished using many techniques. This workshop will use a pan, shaving cream, acrylic paint, tape, skewer sticks, spatula, paper towels, and gloves to complete the process. Come to one of our two sessions on Saturday, October 21 and we will show you how.

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM.
Session (2): 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Marbling with Paint and Shaving Cream – Session 1

Saturday, October 21, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Arts and Crafts – Marbling with Paint and Shaving Cream – Session 2

Session (1): 2 PM – 3 PM.
Session (2): 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

The projects will allow attendees to create unique works of art. Registration is required. Link to event for more information and registration: Marbling with Paint and Shaving Cream – Session 2

Saturday, October 21, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long

Wednesday, October 25, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – The Fabelmans

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: The Fabelmans

Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Origami with Margo

Join us for origami at the Albany Library! Our teacher Margo will be showing us how to make folds for a variety of skill levels and ages. No registration required. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Origami with Margo

Saturday, October 28, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – The Little Mermaid

Join us for a movie event! Link to event for more information including movie synopsis: Movie: The Little Mermaid

Saturday, October 28, 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 and Teens.

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 Storytime

Every Tuesday starting June 20th 12:00 pm – 12:30 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

Make and Play Lab

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

Every Wednesday Starting August 16 2:00 pm – 4:00 Albany Community Center Patio

Teens

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

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

First Wednesday of Each Month 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Edith Stone Room