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April 9, 2019Spring Break Activities for Kids Hosted by Albany Public Library
It’s almost spring break, and the Albany Public Library (APL) has lots of fun and free activities planned to keep kids and teens entertained during their time off from school. All library activities are free and open to the public.
Here are just a few of the free programs planned for kids and teens at APL libraries April 22-28. For a complete list, visit the library’s online calendar at albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events.
APRIL 22 | MONDAY
Giraffes Can’t Dance | 1:00-2:30 pm | Delaware Branch | WMHT PBS Kids shows the “Giraffes Can’t Dance” video, based on the popular book, and leads a craft. Each family in attendance receives a copy of the book to take home. | For ages 3-8 | Space is limited, so register at (518) 463-0254 x223
Oceans in Motion | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Learn all about the oceans and see preserved examples of sea life in this hands-on workshop by CMOST (Children’s Museum of Science & Technology). | For ages 5-11 | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223
APRIL 23 | TUESDAY
Fairy Houses | 2:00-3:00 pm | Bach Branch | Build a little house for a magical sprite. | For ages 5-10 | Register at (518) 482-2154
Meet a Mini Horse | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Winterberry Farm brings a mini horse to pet and talks about how to take proper care of horses. | For ages 5-17 | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223
APRIL 24 | WEDNESDAY
Sheep Shearing & Wool Spinning | 2:00-3:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Meet a sheep from Winterberry Farm then learn how to shear it’s fleece and spin wool. | For ages 6-13 | Drop-in program
Fort Night | 6:30-7:30 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Build a blanket fort in the library, play board games, and read stories in your cozy castle. | For ages 5-10 | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223
APRIL 25 | THURSDAY
Angora Rabbits & Fiber Spinning | 1:00-2:00 pm | Bach Branch | Meet angora rabbits and learn how their silky fur makes the best yarn. Make a drop spindle, brush the rabbits to collect their fur, and spin some yarn to take home. | For ages 5-10 | Register at (518) 482-2154
Crime Science Lab | 2:00-3:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about today’s criminal cases and mysterious crimes of the past. | For ages 8-11 | Register at (518) 427-4310
Honeybee Business | 3:00-4:00 pm | Delaware Branch | CMOST (Children’s Museum of Science & Technology) teaches all about honeybees and how essential they are to the survival of many plant species. | For ages 6-12 | Space is limited, so register at (518) 463-0254
APRIL 26 | FRIDAY
Junior Detectives | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Mad Science of the Capital District teaches kids to use their powers of observation to become junior detectives. | For ages 5-11 | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223
APRIL 27 | SATURDAY
Pottery Painting Party | 1:30-2:45 pm | Delaware Branch | Kids paint their own pottery bowls, which are then fired at the Pottery Place of Albany. | For ages 6-17 | Space is limited, so register at (518) 463-0254
Fairy Houses | 2:00-3:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Decorate a home for the faeries who may live in your backyard. | For ages 6-11 | Drop-in program
APRIL 28 | SUNDAY
Growing Readers Baby Shower | 1:00-3:00 pm | Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch | This special event uses the fun environment of a baby shower to encourage parents to read aloud to their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Participants enjoy games, storytimes, crafts, snacks, and raffles. Each child gets a gift bag and free book to take home. | For expectant parents and families with children ages five and under | Drop-in event
The library’s branches are:
- Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch | 148 Henry Johnson Blvd. | (518) 694-0596
- Bach Branch | 455 New Scotland Ave. | (518) 482-2154
- Delaware Branch | 331 Delaware Ave. | (518) 463-0254
- Howe Branch | 105 Schuyler St. | (518) 472-9485
- North Albany Branch | 616 North Pearl St. | (518) 463-1581
- Pine Hills Branch | 517 Western Ave. | (518) 482-7911
- Washington Ave. Branch | 161 Washington Ave. | (518) 427-4310 (for youth activities)
