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Birthright Citizenship, Reconstruction, and Immigrant Rights Today Talk by Prof. Greg Downs, UC Davis
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...
Ohlone Greenway
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.
Read to a Dog
A volunteer from the Ohlone Humane Society will be at the library with Clay, the trained therapy dog. Clay is very nice and he loves to be read all kinds of stories! If you are interested in reading to Clay, check in at the Information Desk to get a free ticket 15 minutes before the program starts..
Introduction to Financial Literacy at Albany Library
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.
Perler Bead Craft
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...
Albany Bulb
Unique former landfill turned nature area on a peninsula jutting into the Bay. Walking trails, public art, dog park, and stunning Bay views.
Chess Class
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,.
Introduction to Estate Planning & Living Trust at Albany Library
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.
Albany Library Saturday Afternoon Book Club- The Frozen River
We welcome you to Albany Library’s monthly book club discussion. The club meets every third Saturday. 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 20. Please consider joining us..
Memorial Park & Albany Community Pool
Community park with heated pool, large playground, tennis courts, basketball, and community center. Pool offers swim lessons and open swim.
Kid Craft Hour
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...
Rabbit in the Moon - Documentary followed by Q&A with Emiko and Chizuko Omori
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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