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Albany city residents voted today to approve a 2.0% increase in the library tax levy, which is under the NYS tax cap, to support the Albany Public Library. The budget was approved by 81% of the voters, with a final vote tally of 2,050 to 486. The approved 2024-25 library operating tax levy is $7,...

Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “In Residence: Albany Barn at APL.”  The exhibit opens with a special reception on Friday, June 7, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Pine Hills Branch library. The reception is hosted by the Friends & Foundation...

Updated 5/14/24 Twelve candidates will be on the May 21 ballot for three seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The following Albany residents submitted valid nominating petitions to the City School District of Albany and will appear on the ballot in this order: (1)    Daniel Sc...

You've got a few days left to view the current Art at APL exhibition at the Pine Hills Branch. The exhibition -- "Extra/Ordinary" -- continues through May 11. “Extra/Ordinary” highlights work by contemporary artists whose creations straddle craft and fine art. Artists from the region are using ...

Updated May 20, 2024 Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 21, to vote on the Albany Public Library 2024-2025 tax levy.  There will also be a trustee election on May 21, with three seats on the ballot. Polling places are open that day from 7 am until 9 pm. The proposed 2024-2025 oper...

View/download the trustee nominating packet (PDF) Albany voters will select three trustees for the Albany Public Library Board in the May 21, 2024, election. Two positions carry full five-year terms, which commence on July 1, 2024. The two full terms will go to the two highest vote-getters. There ...