Funded Programs 2021

by | Jan 4, 2022 | Impact

Thank you to all of our donors for your support! Your generous donations to the Annual Appeal make it possible for us to Support Albany-made Creativity through our Internal Grant Program. Growing readers Giveaway BagsOngoing since November 2020 / All branches and...

Branching Out

by | Dec 18, 2021 | Appeal, Impact

Branching Out sprouted at the Howe Branch this summer, sent out shoots to Delaware, Bach, and Pine Hills, and has laid its bulbs at the Schenectady County Public Library this winter. It will bloom in the spring at Troy Public Library and anywhere else these seeds...

Cricut Maker

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Impact

Thanks to your donations the Annual Appeal, the FFAPL was able to purchase a Cricut Maker for the Pine Hills branch. Librarians and library assistants have used to to make materials for various “take-and-make” programs for adults and children, from...

Nominate our next Literary Legend!

by | Nov 24, 2021 | Literary Legends

Nominate a writer or publisher by January 9, 2022 Each year, the Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library selects a new outstanding person of letters to be honored as our Literary Legend. Our annual Literary Legends gala celebrates these writers and their...