All locations CLOSED on Thursday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful holiday!

New mobile app for Apple & Android devices

More hours, including on Sundays!

Currently in HIGH phase of pandemic operations. Read more about what this means for your visit.

Masks are to be worn by everyone (age 2 and older) in the library

Anti-racism resources for adults & children

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

Never Tell

Lisa Gardner

From the Ground Up

Howard Schultz

March 2019

Discover Magazine

Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

Hilo

Bohemian Rhapsody

Learn More

Leadership Change Coming to APL

October 15, 2021 | Library News

Albany Public Library will be searching for a new leader as current executive director, Scott C. Jarzombek, is resigning at the end of the month to take a new position out of state. Jarzombek has …

New Mobile App Available

September 28, 2021 | Adult Services

We're thrilled to announce that APL has a new library mobile app! The free app, which is provided by Upper Hudson Library System, is used by all public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer counties. Look for …

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