Support Your Library
You can help in many different ways: donate money, books, time and more.
Donate to the Albany Public Library Foundation
Your gift to the library though the Albany Public Library Foundation means the difference between good libraries and great libraries. With private support, we can assist in building new libraries, expand our collections to include more of what patrons want in materials and technology, enhance literary and humanities programs and bring books alive for children, teens, and adults.
For more information, contact Elissa Kane, Director of Development, 518-427-4346, kanee@uhls.lib.ny.us
Join the Friends of the Albany Public Library
The Friends of the Albany Public Library is a non-profit, grassroots membership group dedicated to promoting Albany’s libraries, which are essential institutions in our community. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the Library, its patrons, and the larger Albany community. The Friends host the weekly Tuesday noontime book reviews, author talks, lectures and the annual Author Luncheon, honoring a locally recognized writer. Volunteers are welcome.
For more information, contact The Friends of the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12210.
Donate Books
Are you interested in donating books, compact discs, or other items from your home or office to the library? If so, the library’s Book Cellar accepts all donations of books, cd, videos, dvd’s. Proceeds from the sales support projects and activities not covered by the Library's operating budget.
Book donations can be dropped off at the rear entrance of the Main Library, Elk Street Entrance during regular business hours. The Book Cellar is open Thursdays and Fridays, 10-2, and many Saturdays.
Albany Public Library Foundation
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
518-427-4346