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Candidate Forums

ACPL will again co-host candidate forums with the League of Women Voters. Community members are invited to join us in person for each forum. The forums will also be live-streamed and recordings will be available to watch at a later time. Live stream link will be posted by June 18. Thursday June 18, 7:00 PM […]

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Unearth A Story: 2026 Summer Reading Program

Unearth A Story, the 2026 Summer Reading Program will run June 6-August 16. Albany County Public Library will offer a summer reading incentive program for all ages, with large raffle prizes provided by Smile Doctors. Participants can stop by the library on or after June 6 to sign up for the free program. The Summer […]

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Grand Opening at ACPL!

You’re invited! Join us for the grand opening of the new community spaces at ACPL! We’re celebrating the end of construction  and official opening of the Community Room, Conference Room, and Activity Center. Joins us for an open house to include a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m., tours of the new spaces, and refreshments. Event […]

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How to Read a Spine Label at ACPL

At the Albany County Public Library, everything a patron can check out has a spine label with a call number. Here’s a quick guide on what each one means: Children’s Area The children’s area is home to one of the most diverse collections at ACPL. This area of the library houses anything from board books […]

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Colorful banner graphic. Text says Albany County Public Library, Smile Doctors. June 7-August 17. Color our World Summer Reading Program.

Color Our World: 2025 Summer Reading Program

Color Our World, the 2025 Summer Reading Program, will run June 7-August 17. Albany County Public Library will partner with Smile Doctors to offer a summer reading incentive program for all ages. Participants can stop by the library on or after June 7 to sign up for the free program. The Summer Reading Program is [...]
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Graphic that says ACPL Important News. Laramie Branch Temporary Entrance Opens March 13. Read more for details on entering the building and where to park. Construction Project Update.

Temporary Entrance Opens March 13

Dear ACPL Community, Here at ACPL we are pretty thrilled about the emerging signs of spring (aka sunshine, snow, and daylight savings) and all the progress with construction. We’ve been talking about the ACPL Rejuvenation Project for a long time, so every step of the journey brings a mini celebration.  Thursday, March 13 will mark [...]
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Line art graphic of 2025 Albany County Public Library renovation

ACPL Rejuvenation Project: A Message from the ACPL Director

Dear Albany County Public Library Community, Find your balloons and streamers! We are excited to announce the start of a major renovation project for the library. At the completion of the project, ACPL will have a fully remodeled large meeting room, an expanded conference room, and a new activity center for families at the front [...]
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Construction Kickoff Celebration Event!

You're invited! The Albany County Public Library is celebrating its upcoming large-scale construction and renovation project with a public kickoff event from 10AM to 3PM on Saturday, October 5 in the large meeting room. Drop in for: Community art project Free painting and activities Cake & punch Photo booth and fun photos Tour the planned [...]
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Graphic of the Albany County Public Library bookmobile

Bookmobile Schedule Fall 2024

Come visit Alby the bookmobile on its stops around town! Check out and return books, pick up holds, and visit our bookmobile librarians.  Tuesdays 10am - 12pm: Washington Park Thursdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Washington Park Fridays 2:30pm - 4:30pm: West Laramie Alby is also making out-of-town stops this fall! Second Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm: Rock [...]
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Bookmobile Schedule Summer 2024

Tuesdays 10am - 12 pm: Washington Park Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm: Undine Park Thursdays 1pm - 3pm: LaBonte Park Come visit Alby the bookmobile on its stops around town! Check out and return books, pick up holds, and grab some of our exclusive bookmobile kits.  Keep up with Alby on Instagram!
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