Gala Time – Updated

by | Jul 29, 2022 | Literary Legends

Quick announcement. For logistical reasons, the awards ceremony at this year’s gala will take place at 7:30pm. Our gala time has been adjusted from 6pm – 8pm to 7pm – 9pm. Get your tickets to the 9th Annual Literary Legends gala! Purchase (or call in...

Thank you, Sponsors!

by | Jul 28, 2022 | Literary Legends

Literary Legends is the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library’s most important fundraiser, recognizing the area’s significant authors and writers, and raising funds to support Albany-made creativity! This year, we are thrilled to honor authors Sylvie...

Give to the Silent Auction!

by | Jun 15, 2022 | Literary Legends

Are you looking for a way to support the Literary Legends gala that doesn’t involve joining a committee? Join us as a silent auction donor! Donate a skill: Photographers, bakers, chefs, stylists, mechanics, carpenters, landscapers. We welcome your donation to...

An Evening With the Authors

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Literary Legends

The weather had us at the edge of our seats, but after a stormy morning, we had blue skies on Thursday night for An Evening with the Authors. Our Gala Committee had a chance to meet our new Literary Legends Sylvie Kantorovitz and Edward Schwarzschild, and friends had...

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...