Library News

APL is proud to partner with the Albany Symphony Orchestra to provide free performance passes to Albany residents! The Albany Symphony Orchestra Performance Pass is good for two free tickets to any regular Saturday OR Sunday performance of the Albany Symphony at the Palace Theatre, Troy Savings Ban...

New Art Exhibit Opens Dec. 6 at Pine Hills

December 2, 2024 | Art & Music

Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern,” with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch library. The Dec. 6 reception is hosted by the Friends and Foundation of APL, and also features t...

New WiFi Internet Hotspots Available to Borrow

November 6, 2024 | Library News

Do you need internet access at home or on-the-go for a short-term situation? APL has new WiFi hotspots that you can request ahead of time and borrow for 14 days. These portable units use cellular data to wirelessly connect computers, smartphones, and other devices to the internet. The hotspots are...

Albany Public Library now offers expanded access to books for young readers in the top non-English languages spoken by families in the city’s school district: Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Farsi, and Karen. The new Children’s World Languages collections are housed at the Washington Ave. (161 Wash...

Starting Monday, July 15, our printing services will look a little different as “Princh” print service is replacing “PrinterOn.” You’ll still have three ways to send print jobs to the branch of your choice: (1) using a link, (2) the free, secure Princh app, or (3) via email. The links an...

Art Exhibit on Display at Pine Hills

June 20, 2024 | Art & Music

Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “In Residence: Albany Barn at APL.”  The artwork can be viewed during regular hours through Nov. 8, 2024. The artwork is installed throughout the Pine Hills Branch. The exhibit is free and open to the public. ...