Help shape the future of the library! Ayuda a formar el futuro de la biblioteca

Albany Public Library is developing a strategic plan to guide our priorities over the next three to five years. As someone who lives in, works in, and/or visits Albany, your input is crucial. Please take a few minutes to answer this community survey.

La Biblioteca Pública de Albany está desarrollando un plan estratégico para guiar nuestras prioridades en los próximos tres a cinco años. Como alguien que vive, visita y/o trabaja en Albany, su aporte es crucial. Tómese unos minutos para responder a esta encuesta comunitaria.

Afternoon Tea at the Library

Saturday, May 2 @ 3 p.m.

For ages 8-108! Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea, light snacks, sparkling conversation, and a cozy craft. Make new friends of all ages and help to foster a sense of community with your Albany neighbors. Dressing up encouraged!

Screen Free Week at the Library!

Tuesday, May 5 – Saturday, May 9

Take a screen break this week with the library! We’ll have a variety of events, activities, and take-home materials to help with disconnecting from your devices – at least for a little bit!

Kids and Teens can pick up a Screen Free Kit from the Children’s Room or Teen Desk, respectively.

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 8, 4-5 p.m.

Join us Tuesday-Friday for a different STEM activity every day in the children’s room. This is a drop-in program, so come see us anytime between 4-5 p.m. Intended for kids of all ages.

100 Libraries- Healing Rainbow Light for Oregonians

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.  APL will host the artist for a rainbow celebration as part of our Summer Reading events.