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 Suspended in Silence” by Stephen Kurczy
Tuesday, June 6 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for a review of “The Quiet Zone” by Stephen Kurczy, reviewed by David Guistina, “Morning Edition” anchor and senior producer, WAMC.
Book Review:
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie
Tuesday, June 13 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for a review of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, reviewed by Andrea Nicolay, director, Albany Public Library.
Special Program:
Dave Kibbe, an authority on Broadway musicals, will present “From Oklahoma to the Austrian Alps: The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein”
Tuesday, June 20 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for this special program featuring Dave Kibbe.
Book Review:
“A Conspiracy of Mothers,” a novel by Colleen Van Niekerk
Tuesday, June 27 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for a review of “A Conspiracy of Mothers,” a novel by Colleen Van Niekerk, reviewed by Miki Conn, author, poet, artist, storyteller.
New Series: Seven Branches Book Talk
Book Review:
“The Library Book” by Susan Orlean
Thursday, June 8 • 6 p.m. • Arbor Hill Branch
Join us for a new evening book talk series as Hailey Hamias, FFAPL volunteer and community development professional, reviews “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean.
