Hernan Diaz, Pulitzer-nominated fiction writer and former UAlbany faculty member, is the author of the acclaimed new novel, Trust (2022), a mind-blowing and multi-layered narrative, the book is composed of four manuscripts, each telling a different version of the life of a Wall Street tycoon and his wife, building to Black Thursday and the Great […]
New York Times bestselling novelist Deborah Crombie headlines the upcoming Murderous March 2023 conference hosted by the Upper Hudson chapter of Sisters in Crime.The event is ZOOM only on Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, 2023. Crombie’s 19th novel in her Scotland Yard series, A KILLING OF INNOCENTS, was published in early February. Crombie […]
Join Paul Lamar, a retired College of St Rose professor and South End writer, leads this popular series of writing workshops. Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions.Registration is required. If you require help to register a librarian will […]
Please join us in the Large Meeting Room for stories, finger plays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.
Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, “the most significant English-language poet born since the second World War” (Times Literary Supplement), and the author of more than 30 collections.In November 2022, Irish President Michael Higgins named Muldoon the ninth “Ireland Professor of Poetry,” an honor bestowed jointly by universities and cultural […]
Local writer Marylou Streznewski will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.Marylou Streznewski is an eclectic writer of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. She was an active member of the poetry community in the Delaware Valley and […]
Lucky? Or just a coincidence? March 17 is St Patrick’s Day and the theme is A Little Luck. The stories are yours. Admission is free.Got a story to tell? Find out more and/or sign up to grab one of the limited storyteller slots. Dottie’s will have beer, wine and food, available for purchase. Story Slam? – A […]
Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! Every Thursday morning from 10:30 am to 11:15 am. For ages 0 to 5 with caregiver.
Join the library for a two-week weekend workshop with published poet Susan Comninos. Comninos will discuss and employ techniques for incorporating elements of your own community’s folklore into identity-based poems that can function as your own “origin stories.”Come prepared to try your hand at techniques for folding family sayings, stories, and more into poetry that’s […]
Do you like having fun with silly monsters? Or “howe”ling with delight? Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a special story time with puppetry, dance, and music. Featuring Gruff the “Howe”-ling Monster and his librarian side-kick. Registration is required. For registration visit: https://albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/10264280
Join us in your jammies for Pajama Story Time with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!
Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to story time! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after story time.
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
