Tuesday, November 26, 2013

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES at Albany Public Library

12 Days of Reading -- Monday, Dec. 2, to Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Howe Branch

Children and teens are encouraged to stop by during regular hours and select a set of specially wrapped books to take home. Each day, one set of books will hold a golden ticket that gets the lucky winner a prize. The prizes include movie tickets, gift cards, activity kits, and food items. When participants are done with a set of books, they can come back to the branch and get another set to read and see if they've won that day's golden ticket.



Holiday Crafts for Adults -- Monday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6 to 7:30 pm -- Delaware Branch

Adults can make a different craft project during each of the four sessions. Register at 463-0254. (Dec. 2: plaster figurines/Dec. 9: jewelry/Dec. 16: gift wrap/Dec. 23: lotions and perfumes)



Holiday Terrarium Craft -- Thursday, Dec. 5, at 4 pm -- Delaware Branch

Youngsters ages 9 to 17 can learn how to create a tiny garden in a glass jar that is perfect for gift giving. Registration is required by calling 463-0254.



Holiday Gift Making -- Saturday, Dec. 7, 14, 21 at 2 pm -- Main Library

Children ages 5 to 17 can make a different holiday gift at each of three crafting sessions in the Main Library Children's Room.



Holiday Sing-along -- Friday, Dec. 20, at 5 pm -- Delaware Branch

Guitarist Joe Finn will lead a sing-along of holiday tunes geared toward children and families.



Holiday Harp Performance -- Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 pm -- Pine Hills Branch

Harpist Dahr will play a selection of holiday music.



Winter Extras -- Monday, Dec. 23, and Thur-Fri, Dec. 26-27 at 2 to 4 pm -- Pine Hills Branch

Children and teens can make their own art projects using the library's supplies.


LIBRARY CLOSED November 28 and 29.

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