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, a makerspace, museum passes, fitness classes, and meeting rooms.

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

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Books, Magazines & Movies

Available to download and stream

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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Winter Vacation Activities for Kids & Teens 2/18-2/22

February 14, 2019 | Youth Services

We've got lots of fun and free activities to keep kids and teens entertained during school vacation week Feb. 18 through Feb. 22! Here are just a few of our winter vacation activities. Check the events …

APL Celebrates African American History Month

January 25, 2019 | Adult Services

Albany Public Library celebrates African American History Month in February with a series of films, lectures, and an exhibit at several library branches. These programs are free and open to the public. SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM …

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