Albany Public Library Locations
Call the library at (518) 427-4300.
We have seven branches across the city of Albany, NY where you can read, learn, and interact with a wide variety of great resources. In addition, we offer fantastic programs for all ages! Our libraries are open to everyone, though you will need a library card to borrow materials and use certain services. Learn more about what you’ll find at each of our branches, and visit us today!
2025 Schedule of Service (includes holidays)
Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
148 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany NY 12210
518-427-4300 ext. 2
Hours:
Bach Branch
455 New Scotland Avenue Albany NY 12208
518-427-4300 ext. 3
Hours:
Tuesday 12-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday Closed
Delaware Branch
331 Delaware Avenue Albany NY 12209
518-427-4300 ext. 4
Hours:
Tuesday 12-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
Saturday Closed
BRANCH MANAGER: NINA KOSKE
Howe Branch
105 Schuyler Street Albany NY 12202
518-427-4300 ext. 5
Hours:
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 12-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
BRANCH MANAGER: STEPHANIE DUDEK
North Albany Branch
616 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12204
518-427-4300 ext. 6
Hours:
BRANCH MANAGER: HANNAH RICOTTILLI
northalbany@albanypubliclibrary.org
Pine Hills Branch
517 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
518-427-4300 ext. 7
Hours:
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 12-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 12-6 pm
BRANCH MANAGER: ALEXANDRA BERNAT CARDINAL
pinehills@albanypubliclibrary.org
Washington Avenue Branch
161 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210
(518) 427-4300 ext. 1
Hours:
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 12-8 pm
Friday 10 am-6 pm
BRANCH MANAGER: SUSAN PALMER