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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...
APL and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Sight Specific,” with an opening reception on Friday, June 6, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch. The reception is hosted by the Friends and Foundation of APL, and also features The Pine Hills Band, and light fare. The art openin...
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...
There are library workers who thrive in a fast-paced urban library, a place where each day brings the opportunity to be the best part of someone else’s day. These uniquely resilient and mission-driven workers eventually find their way to a branch like our Washington Avenue Branch—and we’re in ...
APL is proud to offer a new cultural experience to our patrons -- The Egg Presents Performance Pass. The Washington Ave Branch has one pass good for two free admissions for every day of the week. That means any day there is an “Egg Presents” event, we’ve got two free admissions waiting for yo...
May 6 Update: View the voter information guide for budget details Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 20, to vote on the Albany Public Library 2025-2026 tax levy. There will also be a trustee election that day with two seats on the ballot. The budget plan was approved by the library...