Upcoming Events

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

Stop by the Wells (Albany) Public Library during the month of October to experience the joy and whimsy of a collection of rubber ducks owned by Librarian Meg!

On display October 1 to October 31.

Join us for songs, playful activities, and stories!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 11 to 12 p.m.

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

  Ready for fall?  Join Barb Coen as we learn how to turn a square piece of wood into an adorable fall decoration.  All supplies are provided. 

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Chess (k)Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

Librarian Meg will be joining us for a workshop on making earrings from small rubber ducks. There will also be other duckish amusements. All materials and light snacks will be provided.

Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help!

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from October 2nd thru October 30th.

Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:00pm.

On Display on the Circulation Area Wall from October 2nd thru October 30th.

Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:00pm.

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 ...

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

We have lots of board games on hand, including Uno, Monopoly, Hanabi, Guillotine, Poetry for Neanderthals, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Dixit, Yahtzee, Adventure Time Munchkins, Zombie Dice, Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, Takenoko, and more.

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes?

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone!

We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets!