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Albany Public Library Locations

We have seven award-winning neighborhood libraries across the city of Albany, NY where you can read, learn, and interact with a wide variety of great resources. In addition, we offer fantastic programs for all ages! Our libraries are open to everyone, though you will need a library card to borrow materials and use certain services. Learn more about what you’ll find at each of our branches, and visit us today!

Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch

148 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany NY 12210
518-694-0596

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 pm
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.– 5 p.m. 
Sunday: Closed
 

Branch Manager: 

Chris Sagaas
arborhillwesthill@albanypubliclibrary.org

Bach Branch

455 New Scotland Avenue Albany NY 12208
518-482-2154

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed Sundays in July & August)

Branch Manager:

Mary Coon
bach@albanypubliclibrary.org

Delaware Branch

331 Delaware Avenue Albany NY 12209
518-463-0254

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Branch Manager:

Rebecca Lubin
delaware@albanypubliclibrary.org

Howe Branch

105 Schuyler Street (Intersection of Schuyler & Broad Streets) Albany NY 12202
518-472-9485

Hours:

Monday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Branch Manager: 

Rebecca Lubin
howe@albanypubliclibrary.org

North Albany Branch

616 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12204
518-463-1581

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Starting May 7, 2016)
Sunday: Closed

Branch Manager: 

Rebecca Lubin
northalbany@albanypubliclibrary.org

 

Pine Hills Branch

517 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
518-482-7911

Hours:

Monday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Branch Manager:

Mary Coon
pinehills@albanypubliclibrary.org

 

Washington Avenue Branch

161 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210
(518) 427-4300

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed Sundays in July & August)

Branch Manager:

Chris Sagaas
washingtonave@albanypubliclibrary.org