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 Hours for APL Starting Nov. 6

September 14, 2023 | Library News

View the new hours, which go into effect Nov. 6 APL will adjust operating hours across the seven-branch district starting on Monday, Nov. 6. The decision to modify service hours was approved by the APL Board …

New Events Calendar and Room Reservation System at APL

September 18, 2023 | Library News

You’ve been asking for it, and now it’s here – our new and improved events calendar! The new system launched on Sept. 18, 2023. The look is simple, clean, and direct. And it’s easier to use. Find …

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