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Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 17, to vote on the Albany Public Library tax levy and choose three new members for the library Board of Trustees. The 2017 budget plan was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees at its March 8 meeting.The proposed 2017 operating tax levy of ...

Teens can learn more about Albany’s Summer Youth Employment Program at several clinics at Albany Public Library branches between March 15 and March 31.The city's Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to provide any young person, age 14-18 who resides in the city of Albany, with a summer work...

 Book lovers and foodies can satisfy these two interests by participating in the second annual “Albany Reads: Books and Bites” fundraiser hosted by the Albany Public Library Foundation on Saturday, April 16.On that evening, a number of Albany residents will host small-plate dinners at their...

Beat the winter break blues with some fun activities at Albany Public Library -- all for free! The library’s branches are hosting more than two dozen programs to keep kids and teen entertained during school vacation Feb. 15 to 20. All activities are free and open to the public.The featured event i...

Teens will be building robots that can make music and dance in a new months-long program at Albany Public Library. Beat Bots is a free workshop series that combines science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art for ages 11-17 at the library’s Washington Ave. Branch and Pine Hills Branch....

Albany Public Library should be your first stop for income tax assistance and resources this tax season.On select days through April 13, APL will provide free federal income tax preparation services for people with an annual household income limit of $54,000. The Washington Ave. Branch hosts appoint...