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Update:  Video from the meet-the-candidate forum is on YouTube Find voting locations for May 21 trustee election ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four candidates will be on the May 21 ballot for three seats on the Albany Public Libra...

The Albany Public Library Board of Trustees has approved a 2020 budget with no tax levy increase. The 2020 library operations budget is $7,153,022—the same amount as the 2019 spending plan. Because the budget does not raise the tax levy, the library is not required to put it out for a public v...

2018 Community Report

March 14, 2019 | Library News

Read all about our 2018 accomplishments in our new COMMUNITY REPORT. We're also sharing this report at a number of Albany neighborhood association meetings this spring. You can see an APL representative at these neighborhood associations (N.A.): + Buckingham Lake N.A. -- March 14 + New Albany N...

APL is Now Fine Free

January 3, 2019 | Library News

We're going into 2019 with a clean slate! We've eliminated all outstanding late fines on books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. And, these items won't have late fees moving forward. Please be patient as we roll this out; it's a new venture for us as well. And, if you were staying away from the libra...

Social Justice Film Series Continues This Winter

December 31, 2018 | Adult Services

The library's popular Social Justice Film Series continues at the Howe Branch this winter. Participants at the monthly programs watch a screening of a topical documentary film, followed by a moderated discussion. Jan. 7 (Mon)|“Of Men and War” | 6:00-8:00 pm | Howe Branch The 2014 documentary...

Library Looking for Art Exhibition Coordinator

December 18, 2018 | Art & Music

We are looking for a new Art Exhibition Coordinator for the Art@APL program. This is a one-year position for an independent contractor.  The Art Exhibition Coordinator implements the library’s established art exhibit policies and procedure, including the selection, arrangement, and instillation ...