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Books, Magazines & Movies

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She Would Be King

by Wayetu Moore

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson

December 2018

Vogue Magazine

Vol. 30: New World Order

The Walking Dead

Season 1

The Handmaid's Tale

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Local Authors to be Honored at 5th Annual Literary Legends Event

October 19, 2018 | Library News

Local authors Frankie Y. Bailey and Alice P. Green will be honored at the fifth annual Literary Legends gala on Saturday, Oct. 20, hosted by the Albany Public Library Foundation. In addition, Youth FX will …

Silent Film Spectacular Shows Start Oct. 10

October 3, 2018 | Art & Music

The Silent Film Spectacular returns to Albany Public Library in October. This award-winning series will showcase local musicians performing live, original scores to classic silent films. These events will take place on select Wednesdays from 7:00 …

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