Albany Public Library

07/13/2026

Due to a family emergency, the CLIMB Theatre "Once Upon a Beanstalk" event will be cancelled for today. Watch for a rescheduled date soon!

07/08/2026

UPDATE 12:50 P.M.: Albany Public Library opening regular hours. https://griver.org/locations/albany

UPDATED 12:10 P.M.--library hours affected by electrical issues. Some locations opening late. See branch library pages for details!

07/01/2026

The library will be closed all day, Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. The library will be open regular hours on Monday, July 6: https://griver.org/locations

06/18/2026

The library will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth. The library will be open regular hours on June 18 and June 20: https://griver.org/locations

06/08/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge for kids and teens is happening June 8 to August 8! Details at griver.org/summer-reading-challenge. Register at your local library or with Beanstack (in the app or online at griver.beanstack.org).

Plant a Seed, Read! Kids ages 0 to 18 are invited to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, happening June 8 through August 8. Register to see your reading blossom, win prizes, and nourish your mind this summer!

05/22/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, May 23: https://griver.org/locations

02/13/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents' Day. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, Feb. 14: https://griver.org/locations

01/16/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 17: https://griver.org/locations

01/02/2026

Challenge yourself to read more this season with the Winter Reading Challenge. This year's theme is "Chill Out and Read." Register at your library, online at griver.beanstack.org, or in the Beanstack app. The Friends of the Albany Library have provided cookies if you register at the library!