All branches CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday 12/24-12/25 for the Christmas holiday. We reopen on Thursday 12/26.

Local History

Interested in Albany history?  Visit our online Digital Collection on New York Heritage!

The Local History Room is open by appointment. For assistance or to schedule an appointment, please email: localhistory@albanypubliclibrary.org, or call (518) 427-4300 ext. 0303.

For more information, please see our Local History FAQ.