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Liven up your lunchtime with a book talk hosted by the Friends of Albany Public Library. The group hosts regular lunchtime book and author events every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in the large auditorium of the Washington Ave. Branch at 161 Washington Ave. The programs feature reviews of popular books by ...

The award-winning Garage Bands in the Garage concert series returns to Albany Public Library this summer with a kickoff concert on Friday, July 15. The all-ages, after-hours shows feature live music by great local bands playing in the garage of the Washington Ave. Branch (behind the library at the E...

Enjoy fun in the sun with Albany Public Library at the seventh annual SummerFest outdoor family party this Saturday, July 9, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Delaware Branch (331 Delaware Ave.). This free outdoor family-friendly festival features bounce houses, activities, games, close-up magic, a robot da...

School is out and summer reading is in at Albany Public Library. Now through Aug. 20, APL encourages reading by providing prizes and special activities to keep kids and teens engaged and entertained during those long summer months away from school. Participants register and record their reading in p...

Ever wondered what nano science really is and how it impacts the world around you? Albany Public Library is hosting a series of family science nights this summer designed to help youngsters, and their parents, investigate the world of nano science using hands-on activities.The “Explore Science: Zo...

Albany city residents voted May 17 to approve a 1.0 percent increase in the annual tax levy to support the Albany Public Library. The 2017 budget was approved by a final vote of 2,284 to 1,228.The approved 2017 library operating tax levy is $6,652,455. The owner of a $150,000 home in the city of Al...