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View the new hours, which go into effect Nov. 6 APL will adjust operating hours across the seven-branch district starting on Monday, Nov. 6. The decision to modify service hours was approved by the APL Board of Trustees at its Sept. 12 meeting. “The library’s strategic plan calls on us to re...
We are so excited to present the Summer Reading Challenge to Albany readers of all ages! The challenge runs June 23 through Aug. 25. You can register at any branch (all ages), or via Goodreads (adults). Read whatever you want during those nine weeks. Keep track of what you read. And return your co...
The library is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. Here's where you can view news stories about the APL Centennial, and view photos from the celebrations. Albany Public Library celebrates 100th anniversary Sunday | Times Union | May 19, 2023 Albany Public Library celebrating 100th anniversa...
Albany city residents voted May 16 to approve a 4.58% increase in the tax levy, which is under the NYS tax cap, to support the Albany Public Library. The budget was approved by 80% of the voters, with a final tally of 1,605 to 407. “We are very pleased that residents voted to continue supporting...
Read the Times Union story about the library's Centennial and APL Day View the APL Day event flyer Albany Public Library (APL) is commemorating its Centennial this year starting with the first-ever Albany Public Library Day block party on Sunday, May 21, from 2 to 4 pm at the historic Howe Branc...
Patrons have access to more library materials thanks to partnerships with several library systems in our region. The Upper Hudson Library System has teamed up with the Mid-Hudson, Southern Adirondack, and Mohawk Valley library systems allowing us to offer our patrons expanded access to digital book...