Albany Public Library Locations
Masks are not required and we are no longer under pandemic restrictions. | Updated 5/11/22
Call the library at (518) 427-4300.
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
518-427-4300 ext. 2
Hours:
Branch Manager: Alexandra Bernat
Bach Branch
455 New Scotland Avenue Albany NY 12208
518-427-4300 ext. 3
Hours:
Monday 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday 12-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday 12-5 pm
Branch Manager: Christina Stenson-Carey
Delaware Branch
331 Delaware Avenue Albany NY 12209
518-427-4300 ext. 4
Hours:
Monday 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday 12-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday 12-5 pm
Branch Manager: Daniel Barker
Howe Branch
105 Schuyler Street Albany NY 12202
518-427-4300 ext. 5
Hours:
Monday 12-8 pm
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 12-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Branch Manager: Tor Loney
North Albany Branch
616 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12204
518-427-4300 ext. 6
Hours:
Branch Manager: Rebecca Lubin
northalbany@albanypubliclibrary.org
Pine Hills Branch
517 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
518-427-4300 ext. 7
Hours:
Monday 12-8 pm
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 12-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Branch Manager: Julia Pinto-Martin
pinehills@albanypubliclibrary.org
Washington Avenue Branch
161 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210
(518) 427-4300 ext. 1
Hours:
Monday 10 am-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm
Friday 10 am-6 pm