Albany voters will select two trustees for the Albany Public Library Board in the May 20 election. Both positions carry full five-year terms, which commence on July 1. Albany residents interested in running for a seat on the board need to complete and submit nominating petitions. The petitions, a...
Spring Into Reading March 1 through April 19 with a selection of APL staff picks! Check out a book from the special reading challenge display at each branch and enter to win a gift card to the Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza. You can also participate if you read, or listen to, eBooks online via t...
The library has resources and assistance for you this income tax season. We are partnering with two organizations to help you prepare your tax returns in person at the Washington Ave. Branch, and all branches stock basic income tax forms. You can get in-person income tax preparation assistance on s...
APL patrons who are visually impaired or have another disability that makes it difficult to visit the library can get audiobooks and large print books delivered to their homes through the free Books by Mail service provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Eligible patrons can receive up to thre...
APL is proud to partner with the Albany Symphony Orchestra to provide free performance passes to Albany residents! The Albany Symphony Orchestra Performance Pass is good for two free tickets to any regular Saturday OR Sunday performance of the Albany Symphony at the Palace Theatre, Troy Savings Ban...
Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern,” with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch library. The Dec. 6 reception is hosted by the Friends and Foundation of APL, and also features t...