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There are library workers who thrive in a fast-paced urban library, a place where each day brings the opportunity to be the best part of someone else’s day. These uniquely resilient and mission-driven workers eventually find their way to a branch like our Washington Avenue Branch—and we’re in ...

APL is proud to offer a new cultural experience to our patrons -- The Egg Presents Performance Pass. The Washington Ave Branch has one pass good for two free admissions for every day of the week. That means any day there is an “Egg Presents” event, we’ve got two free admissions waiting for yo...

Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 20, to vote on the Albany Public Library 2025-2026 tax levy. There will also be a trustee election that day with two seats on the ballot. The budget plan was approved by the library’s Board of Trustees at its March 11 meeting. The proposed 2025-...

Albany voters will select two trustees for the Albany Public Library Board in the May 20 election. Both positions carry full five-year terms, which commence on July 1.  Albany residents interested in running for a seat on the board need to complete and submit nominating petitions. The petitions, a...

Spring Into Reading March 1 through April 19 with a selection of APL staff picks! Check out a book from the special reading challenge display at each branch and enter to win a gift card to the Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza.  You can also participate if you read, or listen to, eBooks online via t...

The library has resources and assistance for you this income tax season. We are partnering with two organizations to help you prepare your tax returns in person at the Washington Ave. Branch, and all branches stock basic income tax forms. You can get in-person income tax preparation assistance on s...