Albany Public Library

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The Albany Public Library serves the population of Albany, Oregon and surrounding communities at two branches, the Downtown Carnegie Library (302 Ferry St SW) and the Main Library (2450 14th Ave SE).

Come join us at the Main Library for a night of trivia on Wednesday, June 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Show off your knowledge with th...
05/31/2026

Come join us at the Main Library for a night of trivia on Wednesday, June 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Show off your knowledge with the unknown and potentially win a prize!

This may include such topics as: space, history, the ocean, cryptids, cryptography, real identities of famous people, and of course books!

Play by yourself or bring a team of up to 4 total members. Ages 10+

Online registration is requested, though not required. If registering, only one person on your team needs to register. https://cityofalbany.libcal.com/event/16781354

Our Summer Reading mascot was created by and we are so grateful for their incredible work!

Here's what is coming up in May for Teens in grades 7-12!Summer Reading Program start June 2!Make a bead octopus friend ...
05/31/2026

Here's what is coming up in May for Teens in grades 7-12!
Summer Reading Program start June 2!
Make a bead octopus friend on Friday, June 5 at 4p.m.
Our big Teen & Tween Parking Lot Takeover is Saturday, June 13 from 2-4p!
This month’s Art Lab is on Wednesday, June 17 at 4p - come paint round canvases to look like a disco ball!
Everyone is invited to our yearly Flower Crown and Sparkly Sunglasses event on Saturday, June 20 at 2p.
Teen Book Club meets Friday, June 26 at 4p - this month we are reading Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
Game Night is back on Saturday, June 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. Hang out, have snacks, do crafts, and play games!

Visit the downtown Carnegie Library on Saturday, June 6 @ 11 a.m. The Albany Public Library Foundation will present a Sp...
05/30/2026

Visit the downtown Carnegie Library on Saturday, June 6 @ 11 a.m. The Albany Public Library Foundation will present a Spring Keyboard Recital performed by members of the Albany Youth Orchestra. Join us for this live music event!

Donate up to 2 bags of your unwanted craft supplies and come get something new to you! Donors will receive a voucher to ...
05/29/2026

Donate up to 2 bags of your unwanted craft supplies and come get something new to you! Donors will receive a voucher to get early access to the swap from 1-2 p.m. on Friday. Doors will be open to everyone Friday, 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Each person can fill up to two bags to take home!

Accepting donations May19-June 4 at the Adult Services Desk at the Main Library.

Drop in for a Juneteenth collaborative art project with teaching artist Janique Crenshaw. All are welcome to create a sq...
05/28/2026

Drop in for a Juneteenth collaborative art project with teaching artist Janique Crenshaw. All are welcome to create a square for a Freedom Quilt honoring Black resilience and the many ways freedom can be imagined. This program is presented in partnership with KinCultivate and the Albany Public Library.

Janique Crenshaw (she/her) is an Oregon-based teaching artist working in watercolor, ink, acrylic, and mixed media. Inspired by art nouveau and music, her work blends intricate detail with bold, expressive color. She is passionate about uplifting Q***r, Trans, Black, and Indigenous creative voices through low-barrier art markets and community art events across the Mid-Willamette Valley.

The Noon Book Club is open to everyone. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Main Library. Books are availa...
05/28/2026

The Noon Book Club is open to everyone. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Main Library. Books are available at the Reference desk. On June 16, we will be discussing is Upward Bound, by Woody Brown.

This summer we are Exploring the Unknown for Summer Reading. Come celebrate with us at the Main Library on June 3 at 4 p...
05/27/2026

This summer we are Exploring the Unknown for Summer Reading. Come celebrate with us at the Main Library on June 3 at 4 p.m. with Bingo! All ages invited!

Our Summer Reading mascot was created by and we are so grateful for their incredible work!

No story times on Tuesday, June 2. This will be the first day of Summer Reading, so stop by to sign up and pick up your ...
05/26/2026

No story times on Tuesday, June 2. This will be the first day of Summer Reading, so stop by to sign up and pick up your reading log! Summer Reading is for all ages!

Join artist Jaqui Eicher for an approachable class with eye-catching results!¡Únase a la artista Jaqui Eicher para disfr...
05/26/2026

Join artist Jaqui Eicher for an approachable class with eye-catching results!

¡Únase a la artista Jaqui Eicher para disfrutar de una clase accesible con resultados llamativos!

Come discuss everything cooking with us at the Main Library! We’ll enjoy a potluck meal based on a theme. On May 27, we’...
05/20/2026

Come discuss everything cooking with us at the Main Library! We’ll enjoy a potluck meal based on a theme. On May 27, we’re celebrating AAPI Heritage month with Asian inspired dishes. Register for your spot - https://cityofalbany.libcal.com/event/14262384

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2450 14th Avenue SE
Albany, OR
97322

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+15419177580

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