The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library hosts regular book reviews, author talks, and special presentations. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us for our upcoming August events!

Author Talk:

Tuesday, August 1 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Tony Opalka, Albany City Historian, will discuss his forthcoming book about the firehouses of Albany.

Book Review:

“Pollution is Colonialism” by Max Liboiron

Tuesday, August 8 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Please join us for a review of “Pollution is Colonialism” by Max Liboiron, reviewed by David Morrow, Ph.D., professor of English, The College of St. Rose.

Seven Branches Book Talk Series:

Thursday, August 10 • 6 to 8 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Friends & Foundation of the Albany Public Library presents Seven Branches Book Talks.  FFAPL volunteer, Cheyenne McQuain, will present the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy.

Special Program:

“Should We Abolish the Supreme Court?”

Tuesday, August 15 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Prof. Stephen E. Gottlieb, professor emeritus, Albany Law School, presents his talk “Should We Abolish the Supreme Court?,” with references to his book “Unfit for Democracy” and to “The Case against the Supreme Court” by Erwin Chemerinsky.

Book Review:

“King: A Life” by Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, August 22 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Alice Green, executive director of The Center for Law & Justice will review “King: A Life” by Jonathan Eig.

Book Review:

“The Big Myth:  How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market” by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway.

Tuesday, August 29 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

This book review will be presented by Jonathan Skinner, Ph.D., retired statistician and amateur classicist.