#KeepAlbanyConnected Update

#KeepAlbanyConnected Update

“The pandemic has put a spotlight on America’s pernicious gap between those who can get online and those who can’t because internet lines don’t reach their homes or they can’t afford access or computers — or all of the above.”Shira Ovide, “Think...

Funded Projects 2020-2021

Thank you to all of our donors for your support! Your generous donations to the Annual Appeal make it possible for us to Fund Innovation at APL through our Internal Grant Program. This year, our Annual Appeal distribution was directed towards virtual programs for APL...

Annual Appeal Dollars at Work 

FUNDING INNOVATION AT ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY Your gift to the APL Foundation Annual Appeal is distributed directly to library staff through our Internal Grant Program. The Albany Public Library presents over 10,000 programs each year for all ages and interests. About...

Media Literacy Week at APL

The first week of November is Media Literacy Week. The Albany Public Library has a range of #MediaLitWk events for all ages. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, media literacy education and awareness is more important than ever. If you want to learn...

Foundation Supports Bike Fix-It Stations

The Foundation partnered with the Library to provide three Bike Fix-It Stations at the Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach and Delaware Avenue branches. The Times Union covered the kick off on Friday, May 13. Staff and local bike enthusiasts rode their bikes to all three...