Youth Services
We're celebrating the achievements of African Americans during a series of Black History Month programs at our branch libraries during February. FOR ADULTS Black History Documentary & Discussion | Every Monday in February 6:00-8:00 pm | Howe Branch + Feb. 10 | "The Brothers: The Forgotten St...
There’s a ton of Halloween fun to be had at Albany Public Library this month. From “Spooky Taxidermy” to “Halloween Hauntings” and “Witches, Goblins, and Ghosts, Oh My,” kids and teens have a number of activities to enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Hallowee...
If there's a teenager in your life, then you've probably heard a lot about Miles Morales, Spider-Man, and "Into the Spider-Verse" over the last few months. This super-popular character, comic book, and movie are the genesis of the new Read-It-Forward book for teens this summer -- Miles Morales: Spid...
School is (almost) out and summer reading is in! From June 17 to Aug. 30, Albany Public Library encourages kids and teens to read by providing prizes and hosting special activities. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories,” so we’ll be hosting a number of programs related to plane...
It’s almost spring break, and the Albany Public Library has lots of fun and free activities planned to keep kids and teens entertained during their time off from school. All library activities are free and open to the public. Here are just a few of the free programs planned for kids and teens at ...
Helping parents raise a generation of readers is the goal of Albany Public Library’s annual baby shower event and ongoing early literacy initiative. The Growing Readers Baby Shower takes place on Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 3 pm at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch at 148 Henry Johnson Blvd. The fr...