by Roger | May 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday, May 17, the Albany Public Library budget is on the ballot. “The total tax levy includes a 2.5% increase, which is under the NYS tax cap. The proposed increase would mean that the owner of a $150,000 home would pay approximately $5.98 more in library taxes...
by Roger | Mar 9, 2022 | About FFAPL
I was a business librarian from the New York Small Business Development Center, retiring in 2019. Previously, I worked at a couple of comics bookstores, including 8.5 years at the late, lamented FantaCo on Central Avenue in Albany. I sing in my church choir –...
by Roger | Jul 9, 2021 | Memorials
David Colchamiro, a dedicated member of the Friends of Albany Public Library, passed away in June. Jonathan Skinner, one of the programmer’s of the Tuesday Book Talks, shared this remembrance of David. David Colchamiro was a major supporter of the Tuesday book...
by Roger | Jan 8, 2021 | Books and Authors
If you feel you’ve read every nonfiction book you wanted to devour in 2020, know that more are on the horizon in 2021. I’ve compiled a few linkshere. While there is inevitable overlap, the compilers’ takes can be quite different. From...
by Roger | May 15, 2020 | Library Vote, Uncategorized
Albany voters will have a safe way to vote for Albany Public Library trustees, the Albany City School District board, and the ACSD budget. It is being conducted entirely by absentee ballot. Ballots will be mailed in late May to qualified voters and are due by June 9...
