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Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday 12pm - 8pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 6pm Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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Purchased & renovated in 2009, this former funeral home retains its distinctive appearance, but the interior has been transformed into a modern library.

10/28/2026

Join us at the New York State Museum next week for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's Contemporary Indigenous Art Collection! The tour will be led by Gwen Saul, the curator of cultural anthropology at the NYSM. Attendees will learn about the origin and growth of the collection, explore themes in contemporary Indigenous art across the state, and become familiar with contemporary Haudenosaunee and Shinnecock artists.
Spots are limited so please register: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/guided-tour-nys-museum-82017

10/28/2026

Romantasy Night Out was so much fun. Thanks to all of you for coming out and being part of it. Thanks Common Roots Brewing Company for hosting with us. Thanks to thenybooknook and Miss Virginia for leading crafts. And to the 518 Romantasy Book Shop for coming through. I'm thinking we do this again ✨🌹✨🌹

10/27/2026

Shout out to the trees, leaves, caterpillars and all the other lovelies of nature we met yesterday. Love me a nice, fall hike 🍂🥾
Hearty thanks to our friends from Albany Pine Bush for the tour!

10/27/2026

Congrats to our Codergarten Class of 2026!! 🎓🎓🎓 Over multiple weeks, these cool kids solved puzzles, explored logic, and learned all about coding. Great job! Proud of yall!

10/26/2026

The Albany Lantern Parade is this Sunday!!! This simple, annual celebration of light and community is always a delight. Especially so when you bring your own DIY lantern! Come create your own lantern with us on Tuesday:
🏮Bach Branch: 4PM — Registration required for this one: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/lantern-parade-workshop-79199
🏮Delaware Branch: 6:30PM

All the Parade info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K83n9i7JZ/
Thanks Washington Park Conservancy

10/25/2026

Boo!! 👻👻👻Come have Halloween fun at the library this week!

Details on all our creepy, crawly programs: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=halloween

10/23/2026

Our next Turntable Takeover has us turning our ears to late-90s and early-2000s Nu Metal 🤘🤘🤘 Explore how deejays were included in rock/metal bands and the soundscape that was created by the late 90s that emphasized down-tuned guitars, funky drums and other elements derived from the hip hop construction kit. For ages 18+ Sign up here:
https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/turntable-takeover-volume-4-76414

10/23/2026

"It's a really nice day for me to be at the library." I think I need to put that on a t-shirt or something. Anway, happy weekend reading little library friend!

10/22/2026

Our director wishes everyone a joyous Werner Herzogtoberfest.

To all who celebrate.

10/22/2026

🚨🍂🚨 IMPORTANT FOLIAGE UPDATE 🚨🍂🚨

Address

331 Delaware Avenue
Albany, NY
12209

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15184630254

Website

http://www.albanypubliclibrary.org/

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