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.

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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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APL Closed Until Further Notice: Get Info about Online Services

May 14, 2020 | Library News

CONTACT APL STAFF: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10 AM-6 PM (518) 217-5601 (518) 217-8554 (518) 217-8323 askalibrarian@albanypubliclibrary.org Continuation of Service Plan: Guide to Reopening (New 5/14/20) Virtual Programs Created by APL Staff (Updated 5/4/20) Listen to APL's Albany Made Podcast …

Supporting Our Community in a Challenging Time

June 1, 2020 | Library News

In the middle of a global pandemic and collective pain after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, this is a challenging time for everyone. Some of Albany’s neighborhoods feel the fear, pain, and grief …

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