Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
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,.
Join us for a community discussion of Albany Reads 2026 selection, The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love, Imprisonment, and Protest by Albany author Satsuki Ina. Weaving together diary entries, photographs, clandestine correspondences, and haiku, psychotherapist and activist Satsuki Ina...
Community park with heated pool, large playground, tennis courts, basketball, and community center. Pool offers swim lessons and open swim.
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 Library is a public branch library in Albany, CA. Open 2,039 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,220 square feet.
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,..
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..
Play along to the beat on basic percussion instruments like hand drums, tambourines, shakers and more! All ages of children are welcome. We have instruments for babies and toddlers. Children under 8 must be with an adult. No experience necessary. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio...
Unique former landfill turned nature area on a peninsula jutting into the Bay. Walking trails, public art, dog park, and stunning Bay views.
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...
Peer-to-peer study help during AP season. 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 closed...
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...
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.
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.
A space for teens to hang out after school. We have a Switch-2 for multiplayer gaming, and board games are available. 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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.
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...
Documentary Rabbit in the Moon is an award-winning documentary memoir by filmmaker Emiko Omori that examines the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II through personal testimony, archival footage, and the memories of those who lived through it. Centered on Omori’s own family...
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..
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