What's new:
Toddler story times
Story times for toddlers on Tuesdays now begin at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Both sessions are the same, so come to whichever time fits best!
Toddler time at the library is joyful, spirited, and involves lots of repetition so toddlers can feel more comfortable with the story time routine. Wandering around is a given, and you can stay for one story or the whole event – we are easy-going during toddler story times. Join us for books, songs, and an occasional appearance from our bubble machine.
Dementia Series Community Lectures 2026: Caring for Dementia Over Time
Thursday, May 14 @ noon
Dr. Kao is Medical Director of Clinical Innovations at Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care and Professor of Medicine with the University of California San Francisco. She is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice & palliative medicine.
Next in the Dementia Series Community Lectures at the Albany Public Library:
- How Stress Effects Dementia- August 20
- Practical Ways to Manage Dementia Behaviors, November 19
Safety & Empowerment based Self-Defense Workshop
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.
Arketa Foundation will present a 3-hour workshop designed to increase situational awareness and teach basic self-defense for women (girls 12+ can attend w/a participating adult). Registration and waiver required.
Click here to learn more and register.
Repair & Rewear Workshops: Block Print + Stitching
Tuesday, May 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Refresh and personalize your wardrobe with block print patches. Bring an item (t-shirt, jeans, canvas tote) to work on and come learn how to cover up, upgrade, and embellish garments with a bit of ink and thread. All additional supplies provided.
*Block printing ink can be a bit messy, so consider wearing clothes you don’t mind getting creative in.