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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...

Albany city residents go to the polls Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to vote on the Albany Public Library (APL) 2023-2024 tax levy. The budget plan was unanimously approved by the library’s Board of Trustees at its March 14 meeting. There is no trustee election this year as no board terms are expiring. ...

View agenda for the March 14 board meeting View the meeting livestream or video on YouTube The APL buildings are closed due to the ongoing snowstorm today, Tuesday, March 14, but the Board of Trustees meeting will be held as scheduled at 6 pm, now in a hybrid format. This means that the meeting wi...

We're taking a look back at the most popular books at Albany Public Library in 2022. These are the books that YOU -- our wonderful patrons -- loved and borrowed from us the most! If you haven't read these titles yet: Visit a branch to check them out Request them from our collection Most Ch...

We polled APL staff recently and asked them to share their favorite books, movies, tv shows, and music from this year. We hope this list gives you inspiration for what to read, watch, or listen to next! APL's Favorite Books, Music, Movies & TV from 2022 You can browse for these items: In o...