North Albany Branch ONLY is closed for rest of Saturday, 11/16. All other branches are open until 5 pm today.

We're eliminating barriers to access by going fine-free!

We've added the Empire Pass to our Museum Pass collection!

Stop by our Youth Services departments for programs, storytimes, & other programs for kids.

Albany Public Library is Growing Readers!

Check out our gaming, book clubs, cooking classes, & more - just for teens!

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

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Sample Our Food Programs

November 8, 2019 | Adult Services

Foodies will enjoy our programs where adults can learn about and sample various foods. From chocolate to cheese, we've got something for everyone! Upcoming food programs include: Dark Chocolate Tasting | Nov. 9 (Sat) at 2:00-3:00 pm …

November/December Program Guide Available

October 28, 2019 | Library News

Have you seen the latest program guide yet? We've got tons of great activities planned for you in November and December. Here are just a few of our upcoming programs: Lantern Making for the Albany Lantern Parade …

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