Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! We'll be making a new project every week during the school year. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or...
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. Space is limited. Late attendees might not be admitted....
In a near future where AI can rewrite reality, a young physicist becomes the last line of defense between truth and global deception. Join us to meet Aaron Parsons, a local author and astrophysics professor at Cal, and discuss his new cyberthriller. Copies of the book will be available at the event.
Attention teens- come hang out after school on Wednesdays and pick-up a game of chess! Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests! An ASL...
Volunteers from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs will be at the library to listen to you read. They are very friendly and are so excited to hear all kinds of stories! This program is for children to practice their reading skills. Priority sign ups are given to elementary school age children who are...
Come hang out and and play chess or board games! Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests! An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or...
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! Q: What's a fantasy roleplaying game? A: It's sort of like collective storytelling games. Everyone will have one character they'll take...
Unique former landfill turned nature area on a peninsula jutting into the Bay. Walking trails, public art, dog park, and stunning Bay views.
Join us Thursday mornings at the Albany Library for songs, stories, and movement activities! No registration required, but space is limited. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or...
How did the United States define citizenship as a birthright for most people born in the country, given that England and much of Europe did not? The answer lies in the struggle over emancipation and Black citizenship after the civil war. Then the push to protect the rights of four million newly...
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us for a dance party (or sometimes a drop-in playtime). This is a great opportunity to have fun with your children and meet other families in the community. We'll provide the music and encourage you to dance along. Library staff may take photos,..
Paved greenway trail running through Albany with public art, playgrounds along the way, and connections to El Cerrito and Berkeley. Great for biking and walking.
Perler Beads are small multi-colored beads that you fuse together with an iron to create your own unique designs (library staff will be doing the ironing). Take home whatever you make! For ages 5 and older. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio...
Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This 30-minute storytime is designed for ages 3-5, but children of all ages are welcome. Stay after for a simple craft activity. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,..
Want to reduce the chance of being victimized by a scam in 2026? Improve your ability to have a return on investments. Reduce the chance you’re bankrupt after a natural disaster. Have enough money for your child’s education or your retirement. Albany Library hosts a series of workshops that examine.
For 2nd grade - teens. Each session will have a lesson, demonstration, “simul” play against our experienced chess guide, and open informal play. Beginners are welcome, but students should know the names of the pieces and how they move. Registration encouraged. Library staff may take photos, videos,.
Want to reduce the chance of being victimized by a scam in 2026? Improve your ability to have a return on investments. Reduce the chance you’re bankrupt after a natural disaster. Have enough money for your child’s education or your retirement. Albany Library hosts a series of workshops that examine.
Documentary From a Silk Cocoon uncovers a long-hidden family story, revealed through a small metal box containing censored letters, diary entries, and haiku. The film follows a young Japanese American couple whose lives are shattered when, shortly after their wedding, they are incarcerated during...
A fun space for teens to hang out after school! We have a Switch-2 and usually play Mario Kart World or other multiplayer games. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will.
Drop by and see what you can build! We supply the materials, you bring the imagination. We have Lego, Duplo, Straw Connectors, button making, and more. We will be introducing 3D printing demonstrations on a LulzBot Mini 2. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos,...
Join us for Baby Storytime at Central Library. You are encouraged to bring a blankie to snuggle your little one during the Storytime. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Visitors to..
Are you a girl or woman who wants to be an Astronaut, Scientist, Plumber, Fireperson, Engineer, Electrician, Software Developer, or Air Traffic Controller? You’ve talked to several career counselors, and their feedback has not been helpful. You're still puzzled about what the first steps are in the.
Rabbit in the Moon is an award-winning documentary memoir produced by Emiko Omori and Chizuko Omori that examines the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II through personal testimony, archival footage, and storytelling. Framed through the Omori family’s experience, the film...
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