Play our board games or bring your own!

Join the library for an intimate panel discussion between three Asian American scholars on topics of their research in Asian American studies. We will be joined by Dr. Vivien Ng (Associate Professor Emerita of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UAlbany) who will discuss the challenges and joys of researching family history in the Capital Region and beyond. Dr. Chingyen Mayer (Associate Professor of English at Siena College) will discuss her approach to studying writings on memoir and homeland, and Dr. Gwen D’Arcangelis (Associate Professor of Gender Studies at Skidmore College) will discuss her oral histories with activists about the role of Chinese medicine in 1960s Asian American activism. We invite the audience into a glimpse of the work in Asian American Studies in the Capital Region!

Registration for this event is encouraged, to ensure a seat. Masks highly encouraged and will be provided. Sponsored by AAPI Heritage Month 518.

The Lansingburgh Branch is going to bemaking a couple of community quilts to benefit Project Linus. For those of you not familiar with Project Linus, it is a non-profit that provides blankest to children 0 – 18 years in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need. You can find more inforamtion on their website here. 
Stop by the Branch library (27 114th Street) to pick up your kit and the directions to make a couple of blocks to participate. You don’t need to be able to quilt, just to be able to sew. This is a make and take kit available to anyone who wishes to take one. If you are really industrious and wish to complete more than one block, we ask that you finish one block and return it to us before taking a second kit. Of course, if you have materials of your own and wish to use the directions to make another block with those materials, please feel free to do so. For anyone who is interested in helping with sewing the blocks together, this will be step two of the project. When you drop off your completed block (or blocks), please let Library Staff know that you are interested in helping to put the blocks together. 

Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm
A workshop in the practice and history of haiku poetry guided by local haiku poet John Stevenson.

John Stevenson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and former editor of their literary journal, Fogpond. Since 2008, he has been managing editor of The Heron's Nest, a leading journal of English-language Haiku. Since 2007, he has judged the English sections of a student haiku contest sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.

Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD group, please call the Library ahead of the event and speak to Ernst.  

Join the library and Master Gardener Chris Ferrero for a talk on growing luscious gardens in small spaces! Not everyone has acres of land to use for gardens. Learn how to create beauty in a small back yard, walkway, or on your deck/patio. Participants will learn how to plan, choose the right plants, and focus on some simple principles (which can enhance larger gardens as well!). Registration is required. 

Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Thursdays at 10am, a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need help with a tricky application or process, we are here to assist. Each participant will be given a 25-minute slot between 10am-11am. Please make sure to pick the slot that works best for you and give us a brief description of what you are looking for help with.

Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! Thursday mornings  from 10:30 to 11:15 am. For ages 0 to 5 with caregiver.   

Join the library and local tarot reader Helene Sloboda for a hands-on workshop on all things tarot. Whether you are a complete novice or have some experience, all are welcome to attend. Participants will learn the suits and major arcana of a tarot deck, as well as how to build a practice. Decks will be available to practice with, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own. Registration for this event is required.

Come to the library between 11-1 every third Friday for free walk-in HIV testing through Albany Med. Take a quick (private) test to learn your status, and get any questions answered by a licensed medical professional. For more information, call us at (518) 274-7071.

Join us as we discuss the evolution of comic books to superhero films and screen some classic movies. Our second film is The Incredibles [2004] starring the voice acting talents of Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Holly Hunter. "While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world." Sponsored by Friends of the Troy Public Library.

Learn to write Chinese characters, master brush strokes, and craft calligraphic art, all while discovering mental wellbeing tips and practices! Ages 10-18 Registration required! This program is presented by the Chinese Community Center-CAPE Mental Health Program.

Play our board games or bring your own!

Come to the library for a monthly coloring evening. Seasonal coloring sheets (printed on sturdy paper), colored pencils, and fine-liners will be provided, as well as refreshments. While you color, listen to relaxing music and a short story read aloud by the hosting librarian. Monday coloring is a great way to start your week by sitting back and doing something mindful while munching on cookies. 

Join us at Main to create fun crafts based around a unique monthly theme! Ages 4-10. Children 7 and under must have a caregiver present at all times. First come, first served!

Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD group, please call the Library ahead of the event and speak to Ernst.