3 branches are open again for in-building services! Click for more info.

3 branches are open again for in-building appointment services!

We have tax forms and other resources, but NO in-person tax preparation service this year.

Join us for Winter Reading fun! Jan. 4-March 1.

In-building services temporarily suspended starting Dec. 8. Click here for details.

Curbside pickup available by appointment at five branches!

Call or email and talk to a staff member about current services that are available at our locations.

Staff compiled anti-racism resources for adults and 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

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In-Building Appointment Services Resume at 3 Branches

February 15, 2021 | Library News

Albany Public Library resumes in-person appointment services at three locations — Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch, Howe Branch, and Pine Hills Branch — starting Monday, Feb. 15. “With the Covid numbers continuing to drop in Albany County, …

Creative Curbsides Art at Bach & Arbor Hill/West Hill

January 6, 2021 | Art & Music

We invite you to view the new Creative Curbsides art exhibitions at our Bach and Arbor Hill/West Hill branches! This new public art project was done in partnership with Opalka Gallery as part of the …

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