June Book Talks

The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library hosts regular book reviews, author talks, and special presentations. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us for our upcoming June events! Book Review:”The Quiet Zone: Unraveling the Mystery of a Town...

May Book Talks

The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library hosts regular book reviews, author talks, and special presentations. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us for our upcoming May events! Book Review: “Milkweed Smithereens” by Bernadette Mayer...

Understanding Digital Inclusion

We at FFAPL believe in digital inclusion and digital equity. When more people in the community have access to information available online, the community thrives. We use a lot of terms like digital inclusion and digital divide, and don’t always define them....

APL-AHA Digital Inclusion Update

The APL-AHA Digital Inclusion Partnership is working to provide devices, access, and training to Albany Housing residents. The partnership is proceeding beautifully despite some delays. The first batch of devices have arrived and will be distributed this summer....

Vote May 17 for library, school budgets and candidates

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...

FFAPL Scholarship Fund Update

Thank you to everyone who donated on Library Giving Day to support our Scholarship Fund. We raised over $1000 on Library Giving Day, and raised $578 for our scholarship fund! We also received $600 in pledges towards our goal of $30,000. If you haven’t given...