Halloween Fun for Kids & Teens Oct. 19-Oct. 31

October 16, 2019 | Things To Do

There’s a ton of Halloween fun to be had at Albany Public Library this month. From “Spooky Taxidermy” to “Halloween Hauntings” and “Witches, Goblins, and Ghosts, Oh My,” kids and teens have a number of activities to enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public.   Hallowee...

APL to Honor CDTA with Community Partner Award

September 27, 2019 | Library News

Albany Public Library is proud to honor CDTA with the 2019 Community Partner Award. The award presentation will take place at the Albany Public Library Foundation’s Literary Legends Gala on Oct. 19. “Albany Public Library has long been a partner with CDTA. Our branch libraries piloted the sale ...

North Albany Branch Going Strong

September 20, 2019 | Library News

Even though the North Albany YMCA has closed, our library branch in the building at 616 North Pearl Street is still going strong! The North Albany Branch continues to operate with regular hours: Mondays & Tuesdays | 10:00 am to 6 pm Wednesdays | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursdays and Friday...

Noted Local Journalists to Speak at APL

September 20, 2019 | Adult Services

**Update: Harry Rosenfeld's talk is postponed until the spring.** Several distinguished journalists will speak at Albany Public Library as part of the Friends of APL book talk series. Howard Healy and Darryl McGrath will discuss the work of late editorial writer Jim McGrath on Sept. 24. Editor Har...

Pet Care Resources Guide Available from APL

August 22, 2019 | Adult Services

Albany Public Library created the Pet Care Resources Guide to give pet owners information about local animal advocacy and assistance organizations. The guide includes information and links about: Animal advocacy groups Animal cruelty investigations Help for domestic violence victims with p...

The Albany Public Library Board of Trustees recently elected officers and set the 2020 meeting schedule. The slate of officers, serving from July 2019 through June 2020, are: President Karen Strong, Vice President Brenda Robinson, Vice President for Finance Sarah Shearer, and Secretary Jenna Pitera...