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Library of Things
The Albany Public Library is excited to announce the launch of our new Library of Things collection!
Click here to learn more and place Things on hold.
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.
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Passes are here!
Planning on visiting the great outdoors this summer? The Main Library has Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Passes again this year, available for check out. They’re good June 15 – October 15.
Story Times
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – for babies
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – La hora del cuento en español
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – bilingual, all ages
Thursdays, 11 or 11:30 a.m. – for toddlers
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – all ages (At the Carnegie Library)
Board Games
The Albany Public Library has board games available! Games check out for 21 days with no renewals. Limit of 2 games per card.
- 7 Wonders 2E
- Betrayal At House On The Hill 3E
- Cascadia
- Castle Panic 2E
- Clank! A Deck Building Adventure
- Codenames
- Concept
- Coup
- Dog Park
- Everdell 3E
- The Fairy Game
- Flamme Rouge
- HABA Animal Upon Animal
- Skull Pink
- Horrified Universal Monsters
- Machi Koro 5th Anniversary Edition
- The Magic Labyrinth
- Magic Maze
- Magic the Gathering Game Night Free For All
- Mysterium
- Pandemic
- Quacks of Quedlinburg
- Qwirkle
- Risk
- Root
- Scrabble Classic
- Sheriff of Nottingham 2E
- Sleeping Queens 2 The Rescue
- Splendor
- Sushi Go Party!
- Terraforming Mars
- Valeria Card Kingdoms 2E
- Wavelength
- Wingspan Revised Edition
- Zombicide 2E Core Game
Employment Help from WorkSource Oregon
Wednesdays 10 A.M.-12 P.M.
Jobseekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from WorkSource Oregon.
HeritageHub- new database!
Explore your family history with this collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research, 1704 – today. Access is available 24/7 with your library card.
Summer Reading Program at APL!
June 1- August 26
Summer Reading for ALL AGES! This summer we are celebrating Oregon! Oregon plants, animals, places, and people will be featured in our programs and prizes. Kids and Teens and Adults can come into either Library to sign up and get a reading log. We’ll have fun activities and prizes all summer long. (more…)
Make a Gift
Walk into either Albany Public Library and you’ll see hope.
Your gift will help the library:
- Give all babies and toddlers an equal chance at literacy
- Get resources into the hands of all our community members
- Continue to support the best Summer Reading Program in the state!
- Keep your collections fresh, relevant, and popular. Your donations pay for 100% of all items added to the collection. This includes the titles you really want; maintaining our eBooks, eAudiobooks and much more.
Give today and help us ensure the library will be here for you now and for generations to come
Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. Law.
America’s News
You can now use your APL card to access newspapers like the Albany Democrat Herald, the Oregonian, and more. Check out America’s News here!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
If you haven’t signed up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten yet, this is the week to do so!
We can show you how to use Beanstack to log your books or get you on your way with our paper tracking version. There are small prizes at various milestones as you read toward your 1,000 books, and it is never too early to get started reading to your babies and young children. We can offer some great board book and picture book recommendations that you will love.
Homebound Delivery Service
Homebound Delivery Service | Nuevo servicio de entrega a personas confinadas en casa
When getting to the library is too difficult, let the library come to you! The Albany Public Library provides free home delivery to Albany residents who are unable to visit the library due to illness, injury, disability or limited physical mobility. | ¡Cuando es demasiado difícil venir aquí, permítanos venir a ti! La biblioteca ofrece entrega gratuita a casa a las personas en Albany que no pueden ir de visita a la biblioteca debido a una enfermedad, discapacidad o necesidades especiales. (more…)
Printing to-go
Need to print something? We are now offering remote printing that can be picked up during our open hours*.
Follow this link for instructions on how to upload your documents:
**The printing queue is cleared every night so you must upload documents and pick them up on the same day.**
próximos eventos
Exploración de libros en español – virtual sobre Zoom
Domingo, el 14 de marzo, 2-3pm
Una exploración virtual en Zoom de la colección de libros en español, incluyendo los libros recién comprados para la biblioteca, y unos de los favoritos títulos de Millie. Usted puede reservar y obtener los títulos mostrados (¡y cualquier otro título!) usando nuestro servicio de recogida en la acera de la biblioteca.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85859907651
Bingo en español – virtual sobre Zoom
Domingo, el 28 de marzo, 2-3 pm
Relájese con una tarde divertida de Bingo en línea. Todos son bienvenidos participar. ¿Usted puede ganar el premio?
Homebound Delivery FAQ
QUESTIONS? | ¿PREGUNTAS?
Who is eligible for this delivery service? | ¿Quién califica para este servicio?
· Albany residents living within Albany city limits who have an Albany Public Library account (in good standing). | Personas que viven dentro de los límites de la ciudad con una cuenta en buena condición con la Biblioteca Pública de Albany.
· Albany city residents confined to their homes due to illness, injury, disability or limited physical mobility. | Los habitantes de Albany confinados a casa debido a una enfermedad, discapacidad o necesidades especiales
· This delivery service is available for a temporary situation or as a long-term arrangement. | Este servicio de entrega está disponible para un arreglo temporal o a largo plazo.
How do I sign up for this service? | ¿Cómo me inscribo en este servicio?
· Complete the Homebound Delivery Service Request form online or by telephone (541-917-7580) | Complete el formulario del servicio de entrega por teléfono (541-917-7580) o en línea
· After your application is reviewed, a staff member will contact you to discuss eligibility and your delivery needs. | Cuando recibamos su solicitud, un miembro del personal bilingüe se comunicará con usted para discutir su elegibilidad y necesidades de entrega.
What materials can be borrowed? | ¿Qué materiales puedo pedir prestados?
All library materials that can normally be checked out and have been placed on hold for you, including books, magazines, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, and music CDs. | Todos los materiales de la biblioteca que usted normalmente puede pedir prestado, incluyendo los libros, revistas, audiolibros, películas, y música.
How long can I keep materials that are delivered? | ¿Cuánto tiempo puedo tener con los materiales que se entregan?
· Albany Public Library books will be due in 21 days, magazines, DVDs and console games are due in 7 days. Library books may be picked up during the next delivery. | Nuestros libros vencen en 21 días. Las revistas, los DVD y los videojuegos vencen en 7 días. Los materiales de la biblioteca se pueden recoger durante la próxima entrega de libros.
· Library materials borrowed from other Linn County Libraries may check out for one to three weeks and have a different due date. | Materiales de otras bibliotecas del condado de Linn se pueden retirar durante 1-3 semanas y tienen una fecha de vencimiento diferente.
· You may renew your items following regular guidelines, if there is not a current hold by another person. Renewals are not available for Albany Public Library DVDs and items that normally check out for one week. | Puede renovar sus materiales siguiendo pautas regulares, si no hay una reserva actual por parte de otro usuario. No hay renovaciones disponibles para las películas y otros artículos de la Biblioteca Pública de Albany que normalmente se retiran durante una semana.
How do I request materials to be delivered? | ¿Cómo pido los títulos para entregar?
Place hold requests on the items you want through our website or call 541-917-7580 to have library staff help you. | Realice solicitudes de reserve en los artículos que desee a través de nuestro sitio web al 541-917-7580 para asistencia del personal.
How frequently will library materials be delivered to my home? | ¿Con qué frecuencia se entregarán los materiales a mi hogar?
Deliveries will be made twice a month. | Haremos las entregas dos veces por mes.
Who will deliver the library materials? | ¿Quién entregará los materiales de a biblioteca?
Library staff will deliver and retrieve the materials at your home. | Personal de la biblioteca entregarán y recogerán los materiales.
How will I be notified when a delivery is on the way? | ¿Cómo me notificarán cuando una entrega está en camino?
Library staff will call or email you within 24 hours of your delivery date. | Un miembro del personal lo llamará o le enviará un correo electrónico dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la fecha de entrega.
Do I have to be home when deliveries are made? | ¿Tengo que estar en casa para la hora de entrega?
We recommend that you or someone in your family is home to accept delivery. If that is not possible, call library staff to arrange for materials to be left in a secure place. | Recomendamos que usted o alguien de su familia esté en casa para aceptar la entrega. Si no es posible, llame a la biblioteca para arreglar que los materiales se dejen en un lugar seguro.
How do I receive materials? | ¿Cómo recibo los materiales?
· Materials arrive in sealed, plastic bags and deliveries will be made in a contact-free manner. | Los materiales llegan en bolsas de plástico, selladas, sin ningún contacto.
· To keep you and library staff safe, we require that the delivery location can accommodate physical distancing. | Para mantenerlo a usted y al personal de la biblioteca seguros, requerimos que el lugar de entrega pueda practicar la distancia física.
How do I return materials? | ¿Cómo devuelvo los materiales?
Place library materials back in the delivery bag and close the bag. Leave the bag in the pre-arranged delivery place. | Recoja los materiales en la bolsa de plástico de entrega y ciérrela. Deje la bolsa en el lugar de entrega preestablecido.
Are there any fees? | ¿Hay algún costo?
· This Homebound Delivery Service is free of charge. | Este servicio de entrega a domicilio es gratuito.
· Patrons are responsible for materials delivered through the Homebound Delivery Service. If an item gets lost or damaged while in your care, you would be charged for the replacement cost and processing fee for the item. | Los usuarios del servicio son responsables de los materiales entregados. Si un artículo se pierde o se daña mientras está prestado, se le cobrará el costo de reemplazo y la multa de procesamiento del artículo.
· Patrons will become ineligible for the service if their account falls out of good standing due to fines or replacement fees for lost or damaged materials. | Los usuarios dejan de ser elegibles para el servicio si su cuenta deja de estar vigente debido a multas o tarifas de reemplazo por materiales perdidos o dañados.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Beanstack challenge is now active for ages 0-6! If you have questions about using Beanstack, email april.spisak@cityofalbany.net
Teen Reading Recommendations
Teen Volunteering!
This summer looks a little different, but there are still opportunities for teens in grades 7 & up who are interested in volunteer credit. If you have volunteered before, check your email for Teen Volunteering correspondence – if you don’t see anything, email our Teen Librarian at christine.troetschel@cityofalbany.net to check that you are on the mailing list.
If you haven’t volunteered before, fill out the Teen Volunteer Application here . You’ll be added to the mailing list and should receive a Welcome Email within a few days that breaks down what volunteering can be done right now, and you’ll get all future emails with new opportunities.
Currently teens can create art to donate to StudentsRebuild, and read & review books for volunteer credit. Volunteer kits will be available later in the summer, as well as some limited in-person opportunities should we be able to accommodate volunteers safely.
CloudLibrary offers ebooks and audiobooks you can access at home!
Check out our digital service for ebooks and audiobooks- CloudLibrary!
New titles for all ages!
Virtual Read to Dogs!
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The R.E.A.D. therapy dogs are great listeners–and reading to dogs helps with literacy & communication skills! Now you can read and interact with the R.E.A.D. dogs from home. Sign up here for your virtual reading time.
APL Staff Virtual Story Times
Want to listen to a story, or a poem? Our staff is excited to be continuing story times for you to watch from home. You can find our stories, poems, songs, and bilingual stories here.
Databases and Resources
Looking for something to do? We have a wide selection of databases for you here.
Check out Libby
Download the Libby app for access to e-books and e-audiobooks!
Library Passport Card Update!
Beginning February 1st, APL Passport cards held by Linn Library Consortium members (see list below) will no longer be valid. These patrons will use their home library cards for checkouts from Consortium Libraries, as policies allow. Passport cards from outside the consortium will be unaffected.
Linn Libraries Consortium includes: Albany Public Library (Main & Carnegie), Harrisburg Public Library, LBCC Healthcare Occupations Center Library, Lebanon Public Library, Linn-Benton Community College Library, Scio Public Library, Sweet Home Public Library
Thank You to our Summer Reading Program Donors!
A big thank you to all of our Summer Reading Program Donors! You helped us give out more than 11,500 books this summer to kids of all ages. Along with the books, there were fabulous prizes for kids aged 0 – 18, and drawings with great prizes for adults as well. Thank you for keeping up the reading skills of our community’s children during the summer. All of the programs are fun and provide a good opportunity for family time.
Gardening in the PNW slider
Gardening in the PNW, March 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
Thank You Volunteers!
A big Thank You to all of our amazing volunteers! We couldn’t do it with out you.
Join us at Story Time!
Join the fun at the Library! Story Times are listed below, in Calendar.
Pay Library Fees Online
Checkout our new online payment feature! Login to your Library account and securely pay fees and fines with a debit or credit card.
Saturday Summer Hours at the Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library open Saturdays this summer!
Donate Materials
You can make a donation of new and gently used materials. By making donations to the Library or the Friends of the Library Bookstore, you are helping support our Library.
The Friends of the Library Bookstore (Main Library):
Monday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Noon-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Donations of all types of books are welcome, as well as CDs and DVDs. Bring books to the Main Library or to the Carnegie Library.
Fines
Fines are charged for overdue materials based upon the current fee schedule.
Rates
- Fines for overdue library materials are $.20 per item, per day.
- Fines per item will accumulate to a maximum of the item cost or $5.00, whichever is lower.
Four-day grace period
- If overdue items are returned before the fifth day overdue, the patron will not be fined for the first four days.
Maximum fines
- Patrons may continue to check out library materials until they have accumulated $15.00 in fines.
- Once a patron accumulates $15.00 in fines, library privileges will not be permitted until fines are brought below $15.00.
Vacation loans
Vacation loan periods may be requested at the time of checkout and they are double the usual loan period. Items that normally check out for one week will be checked out for two weeks, and items that normally check out for three weeks will be checked out for six weeks.
Call or e-mail us for an extended loan – 541-917-7581.
