We are so excited to present the Summer Reading Challenge to Albany readers of all ages! The challenge runs June 23 through Aug. 25. You can register at any branch (all ages), or via Goodreads (adults). Read whatever you want during those nine weeks. Keep track of what you read. And return your co...

School is (almost) out and summer reading is in! From June 17 to Aug. 30, Albany Public Library encourages kids and teens to read by providing prizes and hosting special activities.   This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories,” so we’ll be hosting a number of programs related to plane...

Summer Reading is for Adults, Too

June 18, 2019 | Adult Services

You know you're going to read this summer, so why not win some prizes for it? That's the premise of our adult Summer Reading Challenge! Between June 17 and Aug. 30, all you have to do is track what you read and share the titles with us. The more you read, the more prizes you earn. Read 3 books ...

Summer Reading Starts June 23

June 14, 2018 | Youth Services

School is (almost) out and summer reading is in at Albany Public Library. From June 23 to Aug. 30, APL encourages kids and teens to read by providing prizes and hosting special activities. Librarians and educators have long encouraged kids to read every day during the summer, even if it’s just fo...

Summer Reading Fun Starts June 24

June 19, 2017 | Youth Services

It's our favorite time of the year -- Summer Reading! From June 24 to Aug. 19, APL encourages kids and teens to read by providing prizes and special activities. Librarians and educators have long encouraged kids to read every day during the summer, even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day. Student...