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 February events!
New Year, New Time!
Friends Tuesday Book Talks will begin at 2 p.m. going forward. Join us for good books, good conversation and refreshments!
Want to get more involved online? Join the Tuesday Book Talks Facebook Group. We are also looking for new book reviewers, and new hospitality volunteers.
Book Review:
Tuesday, February 6 • 2 to 3 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Thomas J. O’Grady, PhD, MPH, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, U at Albany, SUNY presents Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy.
Special Presentation:
Tuesday, February 13 • 2 to 3 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Mark Dunlea, co-founder of NY Public Interest Research Group & long-time climate activist presents the “Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum of the Holy Father Francis to all people of good will on the climate crisis,” 4 October 2023.
Author Talk:
Tuesday, February 20 • 2 to 3 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Washington Post columnist Kate Cohen discusses & reads from her book, We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too), with David Guistina of WAMC joining her for the discussion and Q & A.
Book Review:
Tuesday, February 27 • 2 to 3 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Carl Strock, author & award-winning journalist presents Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality by Helen Joyce.
