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Read the full 2026-2029 APL strategic plan Albany Public Library’s Board of Trustees approved a new strategic plan that will guide initiatives across the seven-branch system over the next three years. The plan includes five major goals and related strategies, and is available on APL’s website a...

Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Super-Natural,” with an opening reception on Friday, June 5, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch. The reception is sponsored by the Friends and Foundation of APL, and features music by The Dave Gleason/Mike Lawre...

Albany voters approved the Albany Public Library 2026-27 budget May 19 with a final tally of 2,412 to 646. The $9,661,856 million budget was approved by 79% of the voters. The estimated homestead rate for 2026-27 is $1.32 per $1,000 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000, for e...

Nine candidates will be on the May 19 ballot vying for three seats on the APL Board of Trustees. The following library trustee candidates submitted valid nominating petitions to the City School District of Albany and will appear on the ballot in this order, which is determined at random by the dist...

5/2/26: The survey is now closed. Visit our Strategic Plan page for updates.   Your Library, Your Voice! Please take time to tell us how we're doing by filling out our community survey. It only takes 8-10 minutes to complete. Your input will help shape decisions about the next three years o...

Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to vote on the library's 2026-2027 operating budget tax levy. Voters will also elect three new library trustees. The budget plan was approved by the Board of Trustees at its March 10 meeting. The proposed 2026-2027 operating tax levy of $9,661...