Albany Public Library Locations
Changes due to COVID-19 | Updated 4/12/21:
- Evening and Saturday hours being added starting April 12 | Select branches
- Browsing of collections | Available at Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, and Pine Hills
- In-building services | Available at Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, Pine Hills | Browse collections, pick up material curbside or in-building, computer use by appointment, purchase/replenish CDTA Navigator bus pass, fax/scan/copy/print documents, get reference and research assistance
- Curbside pickup only | Available at Washington Ave.
North Albany remains closed.
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We have seven award-winning neighborhood libraries across the city of Albany, NY where you can read, learn, and interact with a wide variety of great resources. In addition, we offer fantastic programs for all ages! Our libraries are open to everyone, though you will need a library card to borrow materials and use certain services. Learn more about what you’ll find at each of our branches, and visit us today!

Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
148 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany NY 12210
518-694-0596
Hours:
Branch Manager: Alexandra Bernat

Bach Branch
455 New Scotland Avenue Albany NY 12208
518-482-2154
Hours:
Monday 12-6 pm
Tuesday 12-6 pm
Wednesday 12-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday 12-5 pm
CURRENT SERVICES (Updated 4/12/21)
Branch Manager: Christina Stenson-Carey

Delaware Branch
331 Delaware Avenue Albany NY 12209
518-463-0254
Hours:
Monday 12-6 pm
Tuesday 12-8 pm
Wednesday 12-6 pm
Thursday 12-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday 12-5 pm
CURRENT SERVICES (Updated 4/12/21)
Branch Manager: Julia Pinto-Martin

Howe Branch
105 Schuyler Street Albany NY 12202
518-472-9485
Hours:
Monday 12-8 pm
Tuesday 12-6 pm
Wednesday 12-6 pm
Thursday 12-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
CURRENT SERVICES (Updated 4/12/21)
Branch Manager: Tor Loney

North Albany Branch
616 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12204
518-463-1581

Pine Hills Branch
517 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
518-482-7911
Hours:
Monday 12-8 pm
Tuesday 12-6 pm
Wednesday 12-6 pm
Thursday 12-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
CURRENT SERVICES (Updated 4/12/21)
Branch Manager: Lauren Cardinal
pinehills@albanypubliclibrary.org

Washington Avenue Branch
161 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210
(518) 217-5601
Hours:
Monday 11:30 am-6 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am-6 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am-8 pm
Thursday 11:30 am-6 pm
Friday 11:30 am-6 pm