Bookmark Design Contest! | ¡Concurso de diseño de marcapáginas!

Visit the Main or the Carnegie Library to pick up a contest form. Decorate the included bookmark template with your interpretation of our Summer Reading theme, “Can you catch the reading bug?” or with the general theme of books and libraries. Return your entry to either library by July 31. Winners will have their design reproduced to be handed out at the library. This contest is open to all ages. 

Visita la Biblioteca Main o Carnegie para recoger un formulario del concurso. Decora la plantilla de marcapáginas incluida con tu interpretación de nuestro tema de lectura de verano: “¿Puedes contagiarte con el bicho de la lectura?” o con la temática general de libros y bibliotecas. Devuelve tu entrada a cualquiera de las bibliotecas antes del 31 de julio. Se reproducirá el diseño de los ganadores para distribución en la biblioteca. Este concurso está abierto a todas las edades. 

Nikki Brown Clown – In Partnership with Kincultivate

Saturday, July 27, 2 – 3 p.m.

An interactive story time with a wide variety of diverse picture books read by Nikki Brown Clown infused with music and sounds.  Perfect for pre-k to 8 year olds, and their adults! (nikkibrownclown.com) This program made possible in collaboration with Kincultivate (kincultivate.org)

We had an amazing crowd last time – this is a program you don’t want to miss!

Library Bubble Party at Bryant Park

Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bubbles are always more fun at a park, so we are setting up our bubble party at Bryant Park. Stop by before it gets too hot and make your own bubble wands, try out our giant bubble wand, and enjoy a morning in the park with your library friends.

Summer Reading!

For all ages!

The Albany Public Library invites you to catch the reading bug this summer—come by either library to register for our Summer Reading Program. Track your reading all summer long and come back periodically for fun prizes!

Summer Reading is for all ages so there are lots of fly events scheduled for everyone to enjoy! Check our online calendar for all the details.