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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 ...

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...

**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...

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...

We've got two "out-of-this-world" special evenings coming up where we'll sample locally produced adult beverages and enjoy a star show at the Henry Hudson Planetarium! Pints & Planets | July 18 (Thurs) | 6:30-8:00 pm We'll meet at Albany Pump Station for light refreshments and beverage samples...