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Voters Approve Library Budget and Elect Two Trustees
Albany city residents voted May 20 to approve a 5% increase in Albany Public Library’s operating budget tax levy, which is under the NYS tax cap. The budget was approved by 80% of the voters, with a final tally of 2,571 to 655. The approved 2025-26 library operating tax levy is $8,257,997. The...
Budget Vote and Trustee Election May 20
APL’s 2025-26 operating budget tax levy and two Board of Trustee seats are on the ballot Tuesday, May 20. Polls are open 7 am to 9 pm. Voter information guide Budget presentation Trustee candidate forum Voting information and polling places BUDGET VOTE: The proposed 2025-2026 operating tax l...
Art at APL Exhibit Open at Pine Hills
You can view a wonderful exhibit by regional artists at the Pine Hills Branch through Nov. 8, 2025. “Sight Specific” marks the tenth installment of Art at APL curated by Opalka Gallery. The exhibition program is funded by the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library, with additional sup...
5 Candidates for Library Trustee Election on May 20
Update: View the voter guide with candidate information Five candidates will be on the May 20 ballot for two seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The following Albany residents submitted valid nominating petitions to the City School District of Albany and will appear on the ballot...