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 January events!

New Year, New Time!

Friends Tuesday Book Talks will begin at 2 p.m. starting January 2, 2024.

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, January 2 • 2 to 3 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Frank S. Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger presents The Democrat Party Hates America by Mark R., Levin

Book Review:

Tuesday, January 9 • 2 to 3 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Roger O. Green, MLS, retired librarian, NY Small Business Development Center, & current board member, FFAPL presents Prequel: An American Fight against Fascism by Rachel Maddow.

Book Review:

Tuesday, January 16 • 2 to 3 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist presents Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant.

Author Talk:

Tuesday, January 23 • 2 to 3 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Paul T. Murray, professor emeritus at Siena College discusses and reads from his book Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Oppressed:  A History of Franciscans Working for Peace and Justice.

Book Review:

Tuesday, January 30 • 2 to 3 p.m. Washington Avenue Branch

Dan Wilcox, Literary Legend; Joe Krausman, poet; Gene Damm, former journalist; and Jonathan Skinner, amateur classicist and retired statistician present Best Remembered Poems by Martin Gardner.