The Albany Public Library has updated our Continuation of Services Plan. This plan ensures that patrons can access core services in person during any stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. We do not, unless the state calls for it, foresee a shutdown as we did in the winter. Why the change? We have learned...

The Art of Great Baseball Books

September 8, 2015 | Book Talk

I’m a huge baseball fan, and the Mets are my team. I also love to read, naturally, and this time of year you’ll find baseball books on my nightstand. One of the best things about baseball is the fact that it attracts so many great writers. I’m not sure if it’s the cerebral nature of play or...

APL Needs You!

April 17, 2015 | Library News

Are you interested in serving your community? Do you love libraries? Have you considered running for Albany Public Library’s Board of Trustees? We have two trustee seats that are up for election on May 19. The newly elected members will serve five-year terms alongside seven other city residents w...

Join us for Albany Reads

April 17, 2015 | Library News

Calling all foodies and bibliophiles…the Albany Public Library Foundation is hosting a special fundraiser called Albany Reads: Books and Bites on Saturday, April 25, and would love for you to join them! This entertaining event calls for hosts to invite friends and neighbors to read Wicked, writte...

Welcome!

April 7, 2015 | Library News

How do you like our new website? We hope you think it’s awesome! With the streamlined appearance and abundance of photos and graphics, the new site is definitely attractive. But it’s also full of resources for our online library users. The new website is a powerful tool that makes it easier for ...