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“May the force be with you” at Albany Public Library as its branches celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4 and Free Comic Book Day on May 5 with special activities and giveaways. The public is invited to participate in these free events. The Star Wars Day activities are for children and teens, while ...

Albany Public Library is hosting two budget information sessions ahead of the May 15 vote on the proposed 2019 budget. The sessions are: • May 1 (Tues) | 6:00-7:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | 2nd Floor Community Room • May 7 (Mon) | 6:00-7:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | 1st Floor Large Meeting...

People looking to enhance their job skills or pursue new career opportunities should make plans to attend Albany Public Library’s free employment workshops in May. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling the host branch library or clicking on the appropri...

Growing Readers Baby Shower takes place on Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 3 pm in the 2nd floor community room of the Washington Ave. Branch at 161 Washington Avenue. The free event is for expectant parents, new parents, and parents of preschool-age children—and their offspring. Adults learn tips an...

Home ownership is the ultimate dream for many families, but buying a home can be a daunting process. Albany Public Library is hosting the Capital Region Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, April 14, to provide potential homebuyers with valuable information to get them started on the path to owning a home. ...

Albany Public Library celebrates local history with two programs in April—“The History of Albany’s Streetcar System” on April 10 and “Albany Archives: The Full Story” on April 11. Both programs are free and open to the public. “The History of Albany’s Streetcar System”—set for T...