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

September

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

Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue

Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue

Sunday, September 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Mrs. Harris, an English domestic servant who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, decides she must buy one of her own. After she raises the funds to buy the dress, Mrs. Harris sets off on a journey to Paris that will change the course of her life. Paul Gallico’s classic 1958 novel inspires the narrative. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Wednesday, September 4, 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Tibetan Storytime

Welcome to our Tibetan Storytime, an engaging program for children of all ages and their families interested in exploring the Tibetan language and cultural traditions. Dive into a world of enchanting stories, traditional songs, and interactive activities that make learning Tibetan fun and accessible. This program is entirely in Tibetan. Link to event for more information: Tibetan Storytime

Saturday, September 7, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Need that Special Holiday Gift? Come to Our Once A Year Crafts Bonanza Event!

The holidays are a special time for most and selecting gifts that reflect your love or respect for others is not an easy task. The Library wants to give you options that do not hurt your pocketbook or wallet and make your shopping experience a little more pleasant. Why not create unique gifts for family, friends, or colleagues? We are providing five 15-minutes workshops on: fancy pens, glam accessories, hydro dipping vases, cups, or bowls, image transfers to metal, wood, or tape, and creating button flowers or necklaces. Whatever you create is yours to take home with you. No charge for instruction or supplies. This program will accommodate 15 attendees. Link to event for more information: Need that Special Holiday Gift? Come to Our Once A Year Crafts Bonanza Event

Saturday, September 7, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Presidential Debate: V.P., Kamala Harris and Former President, Donald Trump

September 10, 2024, is the scheduled Presidential Debate between Vice President, Kamala Harris and former President, Donald Trump. At this time, the topics for the debate have not been revealed. The moderators for the ABC event are World News Tonight anchor, David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor, Linsey Davis. Link to event for more information: Presidential Debate: V.P., Kamala Harris and Former President, Donald Trump

Tuesday, September 10, 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

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. Link to event for more information: Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, September 11, 12:30 pm – 1:00 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, September 14, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Community Voices – A Conversation with Author, Alan Bern

Albany Library welcomes Alan Bern, a performer with many talents to Community Voices, Albany Library’s reboot of our Brown Bag Series. Alan is an author, an award-winning poet, visual performer, former Berkeley Public Library Children’s Librarian, musician, and more. He blends his unique qualities to artfully deliver his insightful perspectives on growing up in Berkeley, working at Berkeley Public Library’s reference desk, questioning how UCB functions in a small city, and more through storytelling, music, and photography. He engages listeners of all ages. Please consider joining us on September 14, 2024 in the Edith Stone room for readings from his latest work, IN THE PACE OF THE PATH. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing after a 15-minute question and answer discussion. Link to event for more information: Community Voices – A Conversation with Author Alan Bern

Saturday, September 14, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, September 18, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club

We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for September is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. 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 Sunday Afternoon Book Club

Sunday, September 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

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

Let’s Talk About It: Crime and Punishment in the East Bay

Alameda County Library Social Justice Services will be hosting a series of conversations in coming months, entitled “Let’s Talk About It”.

The “Let’s Talk About It” conversation series will be framed in the context of Martin Luther King’s vision of the “Beloved Community”, a society where everyone is cared for and free from poverty, hunger, and hate, where political policies support the worldwide elimination of poverty and hunger, and all forms of bigotry and violence.

Please join us for Crime and Punishment in the East Bay: Feelings vs Fiction vs Facts – a panel discussion with East Bay changemakers about the issue of crime in the East Bay and ways to bring about meaningful CHANGE. Link to event for more information Let’s Talk About It: Crime and Punishment In the East Bay

Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Albany High School Little Theater, Albany

October

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

Vice Presidential Debate: Governer, Tim Walz and Senator, J.D. Vance

Debate Details—October 1, 2024, is the scheduled Vice Presidential Nominees’ Debate between Governor, Tim Walz, and Senator, JD Vance. At this time, the topics for the debate have not been revealed. The moderators for the NBC event are CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor, Norah O’Donnell and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan. Debate Time: 9 P.M. eastern and 6 P.M. pacific. Link to event for more information: Vice Presidential Debate: Governer, Tim Walz and Senator, J.D. Vance

Tuesday, October 1, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, October 2, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue

Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue

Sunday, October 6, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, October 9, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Let’s Talk About It: Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Youth

Alameda County Library Social Justice Services will be hosting a series of conversations in coming months, entitled “Let’s Talk About It”.

The “Let’s Talk About It” conversation series will be framed in the context of Martin Luther King’s vision of the “Beloved Community”, a society where everyone is cared for and free from poverty, hunger, and hate, where political policies support the worldwide elimination of poverty and hunger, and all forms of bigotry and violence.

Our second conversation in this series will be Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Youth in School: Rights, Resources, Reflections – a panel discussion with Alameda County LGBTQIA+ youth and their advocates. MORE INFORMATION TO COME!! Link to event for more information: Let’s Talk About It: Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Youth

Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Origami with Margo

Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, October 16, 12:30 pm – 1:00 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 event is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Link to event for more information: Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Look at Frida Kahlo Through Art

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who specialized in self-portraits and other compelling art pieces. Her work was inspired by life events. These events even inspired her style of dressing, jewelry choices, makeup, lifestyle, and strong opinions. She used color masterfully to enhance her works and create oddly beauty pieces. Our workshop will focus on her jewelry. Specifically, we will show attendees how to create Frida like jewelry. Whatever you create is yours to take home with you. No charge for instruction or supplies. This program will accommodate 15 attendees. Link to event for more information: Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Look at Frida Kahlo Through Art

Saturday, October 19, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club

We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for October is The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. 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 Sunday Afternoon Book Club

Sunday, October 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

Wednesday, October 23, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Movies at the Albany Library – Frida

Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek stars as Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo in this biopic, which chronicles her turbulent marriage to Diego Rivera, her political activism and the severe pain she experienced following a bus accident. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Frida

Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along

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

Halloween Eve Storytime

Ready for some creepy, spooky, slightly scary tales on a dark (and maybe stormy?) night?

Wear your Halloween costume* and listen to some spooky stories, sing some fearsome songs, and shake your bones out to get you in the mood for an evening of tricking and treating. This event is for children of all ages and their grown-ups. *Costumes are optional but encouraged. Link to event for more information: Halloween Eve Storytime

Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

November

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

Tibetan Storytime

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue

Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue

Sunday, November 3, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library

Origami with Margo

Saturday, November 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Thank You Event!

Thank You Event—A Coffee, Tea, and Cookie Event Combined with Making a Gratitude Tree

Albany Library appreciates the tremendous support our members and community give us day-in and day-out. To thank them for their kindness, we are hosting a free coffee, tea, and cookie event for supporters in the Edith Stone Room. Additionally, we’re offering supporters an opportunity to create a Gratitude Tree, which shows them how much they are valued by family, friends, and the community. As well as reminding them to actively record on their leaves occurrences they are grateful for, and then adding those leaves to their tree. Please consider joining Albany Library as we celebrate support and gratitude. Link to event for more information: Thank You Event

Saturday, November 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club

We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for November is Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. 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 Sunday Afternoon Book Club

Sunday, November 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

December

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

Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue

Come join us and Rocket Dog Rescue! Meet the dog of your dreams! Or just come by and get a shake and give a tummy rub. Link to event for more information: Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Rescue

Sunday, December 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Albany Library

Tibetan Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Holiday Surprise!

The Holidays is only a blink away. Have you done all of your shopping? Unsure of what to get? Come to our holiday surprise workshop, and we may be able to help you with this challenge. There are a few things that you are guaranteed by joining us:

(1) You’ll have fun.

(2) Whatever you create is yours to take home with you.

(3) No charge for instruction or supplies.

(4) The program will accommodate 15 attendees.

Please join us at the Edith Stone Room for our year end event!

Link to event for more information: Albany Library’s Arts and Crafts – A Holiday Surprise

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Origami with Margo

Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club

We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Sunday to discuss select reading materials. The book for December is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Materials selected for reading and discussion are to be determined by the whole club. 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 Sunday Afternoon Book Club

Sunday, December 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library

Ongoing Library Events

Ongoing Library Events are divided by age category; Babies and Toddlers, Kids, 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 – 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

Build It/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 during the school year 2:00 pm – 4:00 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

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

Second Sunday of Each Month 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Edith Stone Room