Programs

What we do:

• Support Albany-made Creativity
  • Fully Fund Art at APL
  • Host local writers for book talks and launches
  • Celebrate our local Literary Legends
  • Support local artists through grant funded projects at APL like “Branching Out”.
• #KeepAlbanyConnected
  • Paid for outdoor wifi expansion at 6 APL branches
  • Expanding APL-AHA partnership to all 10 Albany Housing campuses
  • Grant writing and partnerships to support further public wifi expansion
  • Advance Digital Equity and the work of Capital Region Digital Equity Coalition
• Fund Innovation at APL
  • Raise money for APL programs through annual appeal and grant writing
  • Distribute funds to APL through our mini-grant program
• Make Friends
  • Serve coffee to book lovers every Tuesday
  • Advocate for our library and promote library programs
  • Build community partnerships, like “Bike the Branches“
• Celebrate our beloved Albany Public Library!
  • February – Library Advocacy
  • April – National Library Week
  • September – Library Card Signup Month
• Book Sales
  • Weekly Book Sales at Delaware Branch in summer months
  • Occasional Saturday sales in winter months
  • Spring Mega Book Sale with winter’s weeding
• Advance literacy for all ages
  • Support APL’s early literacy program, “Growing Readers”
  • Adult book talks every Tuesday