Library News
We polled APL staff recently and asked them to share their favorite books, movies, tv shows, and music from this year. We hope this list gives you inspiration for what to read, watch, or listen to next! APL's Favorite Books, Music, Movies & TV from 2022 You can browse for these items: In o...
Albany Public Library (APL) welcomed the community back to the newly renovated and expanded North Albany Branch with an open house celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The open house activities included: a ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks from library and community officials, tours of the renovat...
Albany Public Library is welcoming the community to the newly renovated North Albany Branch for an open house celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 4 pm to 7 pm. The open house activities include: A ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks from library and community officials at 5:30 pm Tours o...
Albany Public Library is proud to honor the Delaware Area Neighborhood Association (DANA) with the 2022 Community Partner Award. The award presentation will take place at the Literary Legends Gala hosted by the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library (FFAPL) on Oct. 1. “The Delaware Are...
With book challenges on the rise across the country, libraries are even more dedicated to shining a light on how the freedom to read is essential to democracy. Every year, Albany Public Library (APL) participates in Banned Books Week to highlight the power of communities uniting to resist censorship...
Albany Public Library is hosting “Lasting Impression,” a new Art at APL exhibit curated by Opalka Gallery, at its Pine Hills Branch. “Lasting Impression” can be viewed by the general public during operating hours at the Pine Hills Branch through Nov. 5. Art professors often have dual roles...