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We're taking a look back at the most popular books at Albany Public Library in 2022. These are the books that YOU -- our wonderful patrons -- loved and borrowed from us the most! If you haven't read these titles yet: Visit a branch to check them out Request them from our collection Most Ch...

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 is hosting “Neither Here Nor There,” a new Art at APL exhibit curated by Opalka Gallery, at the Pine Hills Branch. The exhibition opens on Friday, Dec. 2, with a reception from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. The opening reception includes light refreshments and live music by the Albany ...

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...