Ladybug, Ladybug fly away home…to our garden! Kids will have a great time making and tossing these seed bombs to create a low-maintenance garden that attracts these beautiful, beneficial pollinators into your yard. Kits available while supplies last.

For ages 5-12.

Everyone will love this fluffy, puffy yarn-covered lamb that you can make yourself. Just visit any branch this April to pick up a take & make kit and you'll be counting sheep in no time! Available while supplies last.

For ages 18+.

Tea bag folding is a simple origami craft that originally used the decorative papers that tea bags came in. Learn how to make a beautiful card for any occasion using this technique. Just drop by any branch to pick up your kit, complete with supplies and instructions, while supplies last.

For ages 18+.

Calling all young geologists! Explore the wonders of rocks and minerals by learning about and making Geodes!

Kits are available at all branches while supplies last. For ages 6-18.

This summer the Adventure Begins at Your Library and what better way to document your adventures than with this adventure journal! This take and make kit comes with everything you need to get started documenting your summer travels and adventures. So stop by your local branch to pick up your kit, while supplies last.

For ages 18+.

Spread your wings and adventure into the world of aviation this summer by building your own wooden airplane! Kits are available at all branches while supplies last.

For ages 3-12.

In honor of Earth Day, the Library is hosting a free garage sale to extend the purpose of things shared, old and new. Please donate your gently used household decorations, cookware (no sharps), small furniture, toys, and electronics/re-usable parts by bringing them to the Albany-Springfield Branch from Monday, April 15 – Thursday, April 18. We cannot accept clothing, bedding, large furniture, open cosmetics, medical supplies, and hazardous or broken items. Please call the branch first to schedule a drop off time for larger items. Come to the Free Garage Sale and shop from the items donated to give them their next best life.

For ages 18+.

Did you know that music and dance fosters important literacy development in early childhood? Join us for this fun and creative program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Research shows that music and dance activities enhance life-long learning and neural development. Come wiggle and groove with us!

Did you know that music and dance fosters important literacy development in early childhood? Join us for this fun and creative program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Research shows that music and dance activities enhance life-long learning and neural development. Come wiggle and groove with us!

Come sew with us! Whether you're an experienced needleworker or just want to learn to sew, you'll enjoy the fun projects we make once a month at our sewing club. Please register if this is your first time joining us. All participants provide their own supplies.

Registration is required. For ages 18+.

Ladybugs are disappearing! Let's make some appear at the library. We'll play games, make crafts, and enjoy popsicles after an exciting ladybug release.

Registration is required. For ages 5-12.

Barbie recaptured the public's imagination with a blockbuster movie, and now we're bringing that excitement to our Library! We won't be just playing with dolls. Our program will feature a unique craft that combines the timeless silhouette of a fashion doll with the transformative art of book folding. This project will combine a Barbie-inspired iconic look with an ever-fashionable skirt through precision-folded pages. All supplies are provided.

Registration is required. For ages 18+.

Book Babies, our storytime for babies and toddlers, focuses on developing early literacy skills –those skills necessary in order to begin to learn to read. Older siblings are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal friend so they can play along.

Storytimes feature stories read aloud and can include songs, finger plays, puppets, and crafts among other activities. Pick your most convenient library branch and come join the fun!

For ages 0-5

It's time for a Milestone Meeting! Join us for this fun event from our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Your child will enjoy learning a new early literacy concept through puppetry, story, and song. Collect program prizes, and use our photo booth and props to capture memories of your child’s precious milestones.

Research demonstrates that talking, singing, writing, playing, and reading with your young child builds language skills. Come play and learn with us!

For ages 0-5.

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that is used to create invoices, ledgers and other financial or mathematical data.

Registration is required. For ages 18+.

Celebrate nature and springtime by making a cool macrame plant hanger!

For ages 13-18.

Celebrate the beauty of change with a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. All supplies are provided.

Registration is required. For ages 18+.

Interested in learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math? Join us this month to learn about the moon and its role in a solar eclipse!

Registration is required. For ages 6-12.

Come join us; it will 'bee' fun! We're making a bee hive decoration that's sweeter than honey!

Registration is required. For ages 18+.

It's time for a Milestone Meeting! Join us for this fun event from our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Your child will enjoy learning a new early literacy concept through puppetry, story, and song. Collect program prizes, and use our photo booth and props to capture memories of your child’s precious milestones.

Research demonstrates that talking, singing, writing, playing, and reading with your young child builds language skills. Come play and learn with us!

For ages 0-5.

Our storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers focus on developing early literacy skills –those skills necessary in order to begin to learn to read. We have designed our storytimes to reach and teach a multi-age audience from babies to 5-year-olds.

Our storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers focus on developing early literacy skills –those skills necessary in order to begin to learn to read. We have designed our storytimes to reach and teach a multi-age audience from babies to 5 year olds. Storytimes feature stories read aloud and can include songs, finger plays, puppets, and crafts among other activities. Pick your most convenient library branch and come join the fun!

For Ages 0-5

Looking for something to do after school? Join us at the library! Bring your friends or come to make new ones where everyone is welcome! Video games, activities, snacks, and more.

For ages 13-18.

Celebrate National Library Week by turning YOUR Library's Young Adult Section into an eye-catching place. Transform an ordinary metal bookend into something display-worthy using your imagination and a bit of paint. We'll display the finished product on the YA Fiction bookshelves.

Registration is required. For ages 13-18.