Upcoming Events

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! We will be celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with books and songs.

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a librarian. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane - How to uncover moments of peace in these uncertain times, continued...

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

In two, two-hour sessions we will cover basic landscape acrylic painting techniques along with using collage to deepen and further embellish the work.

Join us for a Book Review:  Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI by John Cassidy.  Reviewer: Eugene Damm, former journalist and past president of FAPL

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Laneka Moore, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

[For ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

This is a meeting of the Ad Hoc Strategic Plan Committee of the Albany public Library Board of Trustees.

President Sarah Macinski, Chair

Trustee Paige Barnum

Trustee Rachael Vonada

1. Meeting Opening

Bring a friend and join us as we travel to the Upside Down and play some retro 80s board games.

From Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots to Monopoly to anything in-between, we will be gaming all night!

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.