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
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 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
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, 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
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 2
Saturday, October 21, 3:30 pm – 4:30 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, 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
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
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)
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