Announcing Albany Public Library Day!

Albany Public Library is turning 100! Celebrations will begin on May 21st – Albany Public Library Day – and continue through October 21st. Spread the word! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Albany Public Library (@albanynylibrary) Big...

Library Giving Day Tomorrow!

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Annual Appeal! Our Annual Appeal ends tomorrow, April 4th, on Library Giving Day! We are now just $3000 from our goal of $20,000! Please stop in an Albany Public Library Branch tomorrow and make a donation, or make a gift...

Meet Chrissie Binney

I grew up in Ilion, NY but have lived in Albany for over 20 years. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University at Albany, studying communication. I’ve spent most of my career working at UAlbany – first in Annual Giving, then in University...

FFAPL Seeks Freelance Grant Writer

The Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library is seeking a Grant Writer. Full description of responsibilities may be found below. ROLE: The Freelance Grant Writer will pursue funding to continue and expand FFAPL’s digital inclusion initiatives. The grant...

Get Involved!

Do you love the library and want a way to get more involved with the Friends & Foundation? For the first time since 2019, the Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library will hold a general meeting. Find out about book talks, say hello to other friends of...