All branches CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday 12/24-12/25 for the Christmas holiday. We reopen on Thursday 12/26.
We're now open on Saturdays from 12 pm to 5 pm at all branches!* Here's what you can do at the library: Browse the collections of books, DVDs, magazines, CDs, and more Pick up materials (inside or at the curb) Use a computer (appointment recommended) Purchase/replenish CDTA Navigator bus ...
StoryWalks are back!! Walk around your favorite park while reading one of our favorite picture books! This summer, we've got three StoryWalks for you and your family to enjoy: (1) Read "Rain!" at Black Lives Matter Park (corner of Livingston and N. Lake). It starts near the basketball court and pr...
The Delaware and Pine Hills branches are participating in the summer food distribution program and have free lunches available to those ages 18 and under on certain days of the week this summer. Free lunches are available a these branches through the week of Aug. 23: Mondays at 12 pm to 1 pm | ...
Albany Public Library’s North Albany Branch is undergoing a renovation that will add space and amenities to the smallest location in the seven-branch district. Once complete, the North Albany Branch will have a new program room, small meeting room, staff workroom, two bathrooms, and dedicated entr...
Great news for patrons: Washington Ave. Branch is now open and five branches are adding hours starting today, June 1! With these changes, APL is operating at 93% of its pre-pandemic capacity. “The COVID-19 numbers, vaccination rates, and operational capacity are finally at a place where we are al...
Albany Public Library will open the Washington Ave. Branch and add hours at five branches starting Tuesday, June 1. “We are pleased to be at a stage in the pandemic where it is safe and viable to open our largest location, the Washington Ave. Branch, for full in-person services,” said APL Execu...