by lex | Oct 3, 2020 | Literary Legends
The 7th Annual Literary Legends will take place online on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 An Online Celebration The Literary Legends at Home gala, presented by KeyBank and the University at Albany Foundation, will begin at 7pm on Zoom. Our awards ceremony will take place...
by Rebekah | Sep 30, 2020 | Announcement, Libraries Transform, Literary Legends
The Albany Public Library has awarded the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) with the 2020 Community Partner Award. This award recognizes the contributions of the schools, businesses, or organizations...
by Rebekah | Sep 25, 2020 | Announcement, Literary Legends
The Friends & Foundation of Albany Public Library celebrates the life and memory of beloved poet, Lyn Lifshin. Photo by Dan Wilcox On Saturday, October 3rd at 11am, there will be a Celebration of Life for esteemed poet and venerable community member Lyn Lifshin....
by Rebekah | Sep 10, 2020 | Literary Legends
In this year of great uncertainty, we express deep and heartfelt gratitude to the rock solid local businesses and organizations who have committed their continuing support of the Friends & Foundation of APL and to our beloved Albany Public Library. And we are...
by Sam | Aug 14, 2020 | Literary Legends
Did you know that Barbara Smith was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005? Her lifetime of activism for black feminism and people of color representation earned her this nomination. And although she did not receive the prize, her contributions to the community...
by Sam | Jul 29, 2020 | Literary Legends
Did you know that Lyn Lifshin was the subject of a documentary film titled Lyn Lifshin: Not Made of Glass? The 1987 documentary consists of her poems, as well as interpretations and observations about Lifshin’s life, and works from both herself and others. The end of...
