Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Activities this week for Kids, Adults & Families

TUESDAY, AUG. 24
Author Reading. 12:15 p.m. at Main Library. Meet local author Dennis McFadden and hear him read from his debut collection of short stories, "Hart's Grove." This is part of the weekly Friends of Albany Public Library book talk series. Adults.

Magic Show. 2 p.m. at Pine Hills Branch. Magician/ventriloquist Steve Charney entertains at the branch's end of Summer Reading Program party. Children and teens.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25
Art Workshop. 1:30 p.m. at Main Library. Make unique works of art from old books and found materials in this artist-led hands-on ReadCycle workshop. Register at 427-4310. Families.

Butterfly Gardening Workshop. 6-8 p.m. at Pine Hills Branch. Take a tour of the Pine Hills butterfly garden and learn how to make one at your own home. Craft projects for children, and refreshments for everyone. All ages.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26
Making Change Sessions. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Main Library. Make APL your first stop for free credit reports and money matters referral assistance. One-on-one drop-in sessions with reference librarians. Adults.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27
Hip Hop Dance Class. 3-4 p.m. at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch. Kids can learn the latest hip hop moves and practice them with their friends. Children and teens.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28
Home Buyer Workshop. 1-3 p.m. at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch. Presented by the Arbor Hill Development Corporation. Adults.

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