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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“Extra/Ordinary” Art Exhibit Opens Dec. 1

November 15, 2023 | Library News

APL and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Extra/Ordinary,” with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch library. The reception is hosted by the …

Indie Lens Pop-Up Series with WMHT Starts Dec. 6

November 20, 2023 | Library News

Enjoy the Indie Lens Pop-Up series with APL and WMHT Public Media starting in December at the Pine Hills Branch. Each session includes a documentary film screening and moderated conversation about important cultural topics. The …

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