Employment & Volunteering

Current Employment Opportunities

Public Safety Specialist | Full Time, Howe Branch | Posted 11/17/25

Online Application (for all positions)

If you are hired by APL, you will be required to take the civil service exam for your position when the exam is offered by the City of Albany Civil Service Department. More information can be found on the City of Albany’s Civil Service Employment Portal.

Professional Services Opportunities

Legal Services | Proposals due: 4:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025

Volunteer at the Library

Interested in volunteering at Albany Public Library? Our staff would be happy to have you help us fulfill our mission to educate, entertain and empower our community. Help us in the Albany Made Makerspace, assist staff prepare program materials, or help at library events.

See current APL volunteer opportunities on United to Volunteer. You can also email us with questions at volunteer@albanypubliclibrary.org.