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This is an in-person program, and registration is required. The program will be offered three times over two days at George Bothwell: April 15: 1:30–3:30 pm OR 6:00–8:00 pm April 16: 6:00–8:00 pm Instructions will be repeated in each session. Please note that this is not a...
Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video. For April, we will be reading Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris. Kits available while supplies last! Recommended for...
** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers. No assigned readings or pressured discussion. Arrive in the first half...
Draw whatever you want, or work with all types of crafting materials to make something unique! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidance will be provided, along with quality art and crafting supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there! For teens and...
Parents and their little ones ages 0-1 yr. are invited to this special storytime and afterwords, some sensory and baby friendly playtime.
Come to the McKinley Park Library to hang out. We play board and card games, draw, make origami, and more! For teens in grades 6-12. Snacks will be provided.
Poetry as Voice is a six-week collection of interactive workshops and presentations that introduce participants to poetry as both an art form and a tool for self-expression, healing, and community dialogue. These programs are designed to engage community members of all ages through creative...
Come and join the Niskayuna Book Club April 21 for a discussion of A Marriage at Sea: a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck by Sophie Elmhurst.
Join us every Friday morning for stories, songs, and more!
Do you knit, crochet, sew or do other fiber arts?Then join us for Stitch 'n Sip!Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to work on in the company of others while enjoying a cup of tea. Please note that this is an informal meetup where crafting materials and formal instruction are not...
At Arlington Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers, 18 months to 3 years and their participating caregivers. [Optional: Stay and play after the program to meet new friends!
Turn an Old Book into Your New Favorite Houseplant Ever wondered what to do with that stack of books collecting dust? Join our Book Page Botanicals crafting session and transform pages of stories into a vibrant, everlasting work of art! It’s the perfect, low-maintenance way to add green to your...
Special Event — Parks Department Location: LaTourette Park & Golf Course: Model Airplane Field
We'll read from the script, do a fun and informal table read, and sing songs from the show together. No stage experience necessary—just enthusiasm and love for the show! Scripts and lyrics will be provided. Costumes and dramatic flair are optional (but encouraged!). Registration required. 6...
Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
Painting miniatures is a relaxing and creative experience at Twenty Sided™. *Please note that our Gallery event space is accessible by a flight of stairs. Mini Painting w/ Lauren Bilanko MON @ 7p-10p Beginners Welcome! A ready-to-paint miniature, paints, and brushes will be provided. You may...
Special Event — Parks Department Location: Ferry Point Park: Ferry Point Park
[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!
Learn about military officer, Paul Revere, and his role during the American Revolution! We'll create out own lanterns using recycled milk cartons. This program is for those in grades K-5. Please register using your John C Hart Memorial Library card. If you do not have a card from this library, you..
Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects. Join us and let's get crafty together.
Earn one hour of volunteer time for each session you attend! You'll create crafts for future Quogue Library programs, which will be shared with patrons in the community.
[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Book Edge Painting is the art of decorating the edges of a book's pages, traditionally called a "fore-edge painting," with stencils, patterns, or color. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS TO PAINT!
This month's theme is: Brunch! Bring and share your favorite brunch-time recipe! Registration Required.
[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.
Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog. For families with children up to age 5.
Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. A Tiny Book Workshop teaches participants how to craft miniature, functional books (often 2 inches or less) through step-by-step, hands-on instructions. Suitable for all skill levels, Ali will guide attendees through cutting, binding,...
Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accepted. If the Library Director can do it, you can too!
AGES 13-17 Craft kits will be released in the Teen Room starting at 2:00 pm. You must have a teen library card to receive the kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Need a library card? Have your parent or guardian fill out the form at this link >> ...
Join us to create this popular BOOKTOK craft where you decorate a book cover with flat-backed rhinestones. Please bring a favorite book to decorate. Some books will be available if you do not have one of your own.
For children ages birth to five with an adult. Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.
Join us for a silly, splashy storytime full of weather fun! We’ll read cheerful stories, sing wiggly songs, and move like the wind, rain, and sunshine. Until restrictions are lifted, patrons may register for two programs Restrictions will be lifted on Tuesday, March 24. Patrons are encouraged to...
Ages birth-23 months. A rhyme and storytime for our very young listeners. Share stories, rhymes, songs, instruments and puppets. *Pre-registration required.
Free craft classes for adults with special needs by Doreen McIlwaine, Special Education Coordinator/Behavioral Specialist. Create a colorful springtime wreath.
Join a lively discussion of a monthly title! This month's title is: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.
The storytime is in partnership with Regina Cat Rescue . Storytime with cats from Regina Cat Rescue takes place 12:45-1:15 pm. Crafts and visiting with our furry friends continues until 3 pm!
APL welcomes students from the University at Albany for a special celebration of Francophone cultures. Families will enjoy a bilingual reading of Elizabeth Zunon's Grandpa Cacao, songs, craft, a chocolate treat and more! Presented in partnership with the French Program, Department of Languages,...
Draw and paint a colorful version of the iconic Eiffel Tower with Art Teacher Amy.
Come work on your paper craft with other paper lovers. You can bring your own project and materials and/or use materials the library will provide. No registration required.
Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. No siblings, please. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film. Please Note:Children who are 3 1/2 years old must choose either Storytime for Tots or Preschool Storytime.
Help Librarian Sarah run Reading Adventure Book Club! For Teens in Grades 8-12. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE. Any registrant without an application on file will be removed from the program.
This is a time for Tweens (grades 3 through 5) to explore new things every week! Each week we will make a sweet/savory treat while working on our animated commercials for the upcoming summer reading program! 4/7 - Magic Unicorn Rice Noodles 4/14 - Animation Station Introduction 4/21 - Make some...
Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Drop-in, no registration required.
Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft.
Free craft classes for adults with declining cognitive abilities by Doreen McIlwaine, DCPA. Create a colorful springtime wreath.
Ages 3 Years-5th Grade We encourage individual creativity! *Patrons choosing In-Person Crafts: *Pre-registration Required. Class size is limited. Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly.