Friends Supported Events
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
January
Below is detailed information about one time January Events supported by the Friends of the 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, January 4, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – 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, January 8, 6:30 pm – 7:00 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, January 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 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, January 11, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
New Year, New You – Creating a Vision Board to Achieve Goals
New Year, New You: It’s the start of a new year, and a great time to think about 2025 goals and how to accomplish them. One tool that might help you with this process is a vision board. The board helps you focus on goals: what they are, how to fulfill them, and how frequently they need to be updated for ones continued growth and development.
To help members with goal development, the Albany Library will have a workshop that demonstrates how to create a vision board. Attendees will use library provided images from magazines, books, and affirmations, plus trinkets, quotes, and guides to create their goals and the unique steps for achieving them in 2025. The program is free, no registration necessary, and will accommodate 15 individuals. Link to event for more information: New Year – New You – Creating a Vision Board to Achieve Goals
Saturday, January 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Cinema Sundays for Teens – Back to the Future
Come watch the original, classic movies that took over the cinema world in the 70s and 80s! It’s a movie program hosted by teens for teens. Free snacks! Back to the Future (1985, PG,116 minutes) An eccentric scientist builds a time machine, which accidentally transports a high-school student back to the 1950s, where the teen inadvertently interferes with the budding romance between his future parents. The boy must figure out how to set things right, or risk completely altering the future. Link to event for more information: Movies at Albany Library – Back to the Future
Sunday, January 12, 3:00 pm – 5:00 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, January 16, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Youth Engagement Showcase
Honoring MLK Day, join us as we bring together local teen-founded non-profits and other organizations to share their stories of giving back in their communities. Drop by during the 11am-1pm tabling portion of the event to connect directly with youth changemakers. From 1-2pm, there will be a teen-moderated forum where panelists will discuss what motivates them and inspire others to get involved.
This event is 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. By participating in service projects, we can bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change that will benefit our communities for years to come. Link to event for more information: Youth Engagement Showcase
Saturday, January 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Albany Community Center Big Room (across the hall from the 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. Pick of the Month: Poetry by You Bring your best poetry and present it to the group. For those who are new to group, this is a safe space where members provide meaningful feedback to all who participate. 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, January 19, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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, January 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Parents & Caregiver Meetup
If you would like to meet other new parents and caregivers in your community, drop in at this new event any time from 2pm to 3:30pm on occasional Saturday afternoons. This is a great way to connect, get out of the house, and share the joys and challenges of caregiving.
Children are welcome to join their grown-ups; best for newborns through toddlers. We’ll provide music, toys, and room for the little ones to play. Link to event for more information: Parents & Caregiver Meetup
Saturday, January 25, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Empowering Homes for the Future – Transitioning to Renewable Energy in Albany
Join the Albany Climate Action Coalition for an engaging workshop focused on transforming our community through sustainable home energy solutions. Discover how local residents, empowered by innovative incentives, are making the switch from gas to clean, renewable electricity. Learn from the experiences of Wai-Tai Kwok, former Vice-Mayor of Lafayette and a passionate advocate trained by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, about the impactful journey from traditional energy use to a sustainable, pollution-free lifestyle. This event will also feature insights from Albany’s sustainability staff on available resources and incentives that can facilitate your own home energy transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change and help pave the way towards a healthier, more sustainable Albany. Link to event for more information: Empowering Homes for the Future: Transitioning to Renewable Energy in Albany
Sunday, January 26, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Movies at the Albany Library – The Covenant
John Kinley, a sergeant in the United States Army, embarks on his final tour of duty in Afghanistan after years of serving his country. Yet his last quest proves ill-fated as he suffers a substantial injury at the hands of his enemy. It is then up to his partner, a local interpreter named Ahmed, to deliver John to safety while crossing the treacherous, war-torn Afghan landscape. Link to event for more information: Movies at the Albany Library – The Covenant
Wednesday, January 29, 5:00 pm – 7:15 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, January 30, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
February
Below is detailed information about one time February Events supported by the Friends of the 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, February 1, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Valentine Card Making
Join us for an afternoon of creative fun with artist Lauren Meyer. Make unique cards for all your valentines. It’s free and easy! All ages welcome. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Link to event for more information: Valentine Card Making
Sunday, February 2, 2:00 pm – 4:00 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, February 5, 6:30 pm – 7:00 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, February 6, 11:00 am – 12:00 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, February 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
New Year, New You – Arts and Crafts at the Albany Library
Each month, we offer a new 2-hour workshop where teens and adults are taught how to make simple crafts. We provide instruction and workshop supplies for free. Our programs are unique, relaxing, and fun. Members are encouraged to take items created home with them. (Note: Children can participate in program(s) if accompanied by parent(s).) Please consider joining us and bringing a friend!
The program is free, no registration necessary, and will accommodate 15 individuals. Link to event for more information: New Year – New You – Arts and Crafts at the Albany Library
Saturday, February 8, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Cinema Sundays for Teens – The Karate Kid
Come watch the original, classic movies that took over the cinema world in the 70s and 80s! It’s a movie program hosted by teens for teens. Free snacks! The Karate Kid (1984, PG,126 minutes) A bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence from a sage handyman. Link to event for more information: Movies For Teens at Albany Library – Karate Kid
Sunday, February 9, 3:00 pm – 5:00 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, February 13, 11:00 am – 12:00 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: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. The novel is set near Segovia, Spain, in 1937 and tells the story of American teacher Robert Jordan, who has joined the antifascist Loyalist army. Jordan has been sent to make contact with a guerrilla band and blow up a bridge to advance a Loyalist offensive. The action takes place during Jordan’s 72 hours at the guerrilla camp. During this period he falls in love with María, who has been raped by fascist soldiers, and befriends the shrewd but cowardly guerrilla leader Pablo and his courageous wife, Pilar. Jordan manages to destroy the bridge; Pablo, Pilar, María, and two other guerrillas escape, but Jordan is injured. Proclaiming his love to María once more, he awaits the fascist troops and certain death. (Source: Britannica.) 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, February 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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, February 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Parents & Caregiver Meetup
If you would like to meet other new parents and caregivers in your community, drop in at this new event any time from 2pm to 3:30pm on occasional Saturday afternoons. This is a great way to connect, get out of the house, and share the joys and challenges of caregiving.
Children are welcome to join their grown-ups; best for newborns through toddlers. We’ll provide music, toys, and room for the little ones to play. Link to event for more information: Parents & Caregiver Meetup
Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm – 3:30 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. For comfort and safety, attendance will be limited. Link to event for more information: Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along
Wednesday, February 26, 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. (Source: Swank Movie Pictures.) Link to event for more information: Movies at the Albany Library – Frida
Wednesday, February 26, 5:45 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, February 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
Ongoing Library Events
Ongoing Library Events are divided by age category; Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, 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
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
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
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