The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library has a new phone number!

After months of technical difficulties, you can call us and all other library branches under the same convenient number! When calling any APL branch the main number is (518) 427 – 4300.

For the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library, choose menu option #8 or dial extension x0367.

All APL branches can be reached through this same number – 518-427-4300

  • Washington Ave.: Menu option #1
  • Arbor Hill/West Hill: Menu option #2
  • Bach: Menu option #3
  • Delaware: Menu option #4
  • Howe: Menu option #5
  • North Albany: Menu option #6
    • This location is currently closed for renovation and staff are not in the building.
  • Pine Hills: Menu option #7
    • Note: APL has not completed the upgrade at Pine Hills branch, so please use (518) 482- 7911 to reach Pine Hills for a few more days.

Don’t fret if you forget these menu options! The phone system will repeat the options to you when you dial the main number. We are so excited to hear from you, again!


If you left us a voicemail between May 4 and June 14, we did not receive it. Please call again.