Albany Public Library educates, entertains, & empowers our community.

We offer a range of traditional and innovative library resources – physical and downloadable books and audiobooks, computers, WiFi, meeting rooms, databases, research tools, storytimes, and tutoring – plus bike repair stations, a makerspace, museum passes, and a variety of classes.

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Books, Magazines & Movies

Available to download and stream

Never Tell

Lisa Gardner

From the Ground Up

Howard Schultz

March 2019

Discover Magazine

Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

Hilo

Bohemian Rhapsody

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New Art Exhibition with Opalka Gallery Opens June 2

May 25, 2023 | Art & Music

Albany Public Library is hosting a new exhibition – “Tag, You’re It!” – in partnership with Opalka Gallery as part of the Art at APL program. The opening reception is Friday, June 2, at the Pine …

APL Centennial Celebrations News Stories & Photos

May 22, 2023 | Library News

The library is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. Here's where you can view news stories about the APL Centennial, and view photos from the celebrations. Albany Public Library celebrates 100th anniversary Sunday | Times Union …

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