Summer Reading!

Explore the Unknown

Summer Reading is for all ages- and this year, we invite you to Explore the Unknown! Register today and pick up your reading log to chart your journey.  Join us for exciting events, uncover hidden adventures, and earn milestone prizes as you read your way into the great unknown.

¡Lotería! Bingo fun for all ages

Wednesday, June 24, 2 – 3 p.m.

Join us for a super fun bingo game called Lotería! Get ready to explore the unknown with curious cryptid clues, and themed prizes for our winners. This event will be presented bilingually.

¡Acompáñanos en un juego de bingo super divertido llamado Lotería! Prepárate para explorar lo desconocido con adivinanzas curiosas sobre los críptidos, y premios temáticos para los ganadores. Este evento se presentará bilingüemente.

Rainbow Reveal Celebration!

Join us on Tuesday, June 30, for a Rainbow Reveal Celebration! The party starts at noon with a grand unveiling by the artist, followed by a short documentary film about the project, and rainbow reveling.

Albany Public Library is excited to be part of the local artist Peter Erskine’s 100 Libraries- Healing Rainbow Light for Oregonians project.  The permanent installation at the Main library uses prisms to manipulate sunlight, creating ever-changing solar spectrum art installations.

Oregon State Parks Day Use Parking Permit

Visit an Oregon State Park with a day use parking permit from the Albany Public Library! Of the hundreds of day-use parks in the Oregon state park system, 25 parks charge a day-use parking fee. To see where to use passes, click here.

Passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the front desk at the Main Library. Each pass can be borrowed for 7 days.