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Featured Facebook Events

Apr
17

Memory Loss, Dementia, & Alzheimer's

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 2:00 PM
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Apr
21

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:30 AM
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Apr
22

Raising a Reader Baby Shower!

Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:00 PM
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Apr
23

Talking with Your Doctor

Monday, April 23, 2018 3:30 PM
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Apr
25

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:00 PM
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Apr
25

Juice & Jammies Storytime!

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:00 PM
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Apr
26

Office Hours with the Director

Thursday, April 26, 2018 4:00 PM
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May
2

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:00 PM
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May
9

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 6:00 PM
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May
9

Juice & Jammies Storytime!

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 7:00 PM
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May
16

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:00 PM
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May
19

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:30 AM
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May
23

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 6:00 PM
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May
23

Juice & Jammies Storytime!

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 7:00 PM
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May
30

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 6:00 PM
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Jun
6

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 6:00 PM
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Jun
6

Juice & Jammies Storytime!

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 7:00 PM
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Jun
13

Screening: Vietnam War

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 6:00 PM
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Jun
20

Juice & Jammies Storytime!

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 7:00 PM
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Jun
23

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 23, 2018 10:30 AM
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Oct
20

Literary Legends 2018

Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:00 PM
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Welcome to the Albany Public Library!

Albany Public Library educates, entertains, & empowers Our Community.

We have all the traditional library resources you need – books and movies, computers and WiFi, databases and research, storytimes and tutoring – plus services including bike repair stations, makerspaces, museum passes, fitness classes, and meeting rooms.

Visit us and find out everything your library has to offer!

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The Twelve-Mile Straight
The Twelve-Mile Straight
by Eleanor Henderson
Promise Me, Dad
Promise Me, Dad
by Joe Biden
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Writer
Short Circuit
Short Circuit
Portlandia, Season 2
Portlandia, Season 2
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Raising a Reader Baby Shower is April 22
April 12, 2018 | Youth Services

Raising a Reader Baby Shower takes place on Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 3 pm in the 2nd floor community room of the Washington Ave. Branch at 161 Washington Avenue. The free event is for …
Community Report Shares 2017 Highlights
March 16, 2018 | Library News

2017 was an exciting year for Albany Public Library. We expanded some services, brought on new partners, were honored for our programs, and reaffirmed our commitment to the Albany community. Read our 2017 Community Report to …
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