Albany Public Library

In 2002, by public referendum, the Albany Public Library rechartered as a school district public library. The Library has an over $4 million operating budget, approved by the City of Albany’s voters. There are currently five library locations and a Bookmobile. Contact information for the Branches are listed below:

Main Library
161 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

Delaware Branch
485 Delaware Ave.
Albany, NY 12209

Pine Hills Branch
517 Western Ave.
Albany, NY 12203

John A. Howe Branch
Schuyler and Broad Street
Albany, NY 12202

North Albany Branch
616 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12204

Bookmobile
Albany Public Library Bookmobile, the “Big Purple Bus”, travels throughout Albany’s neighborhoods, making stops at senior housing, schools, community centers and special community events.

In 2007, in a public referendum, the voters authorized the library to borrow $29.1 million to build or renovate the 5 branch locations: the renovation and expansion of the Pine Hills and Howe Branches, the relocation of the Delaware Branch to a larger space and new buildings in the New Scotland and Arbor Hill/West Hill neighborhoods. Valuable input from the community helped shaped the Branch Improvement Plan and input is still being sought in the design process. The Plan is proceeding on schedule and will be completed in 2009.

Detailed information related to branch hours, library programs, services, plans for the future, or to search the library catalog, go to www.albanypubliclibrary.org

Contact Information

Main Library
(518) 427-4300
EMAIL: aplweb@uhls.lib.ny.us

Delaware Branch
(518) 463-0254
EMAIL: apld1@uhls.lib.ny.us

Pine Hills Branch
(518) 482-7911
EMAIL: aplp1@uhls.lib.ny.us

John A Howe Branch
(518) 472-9485
EMAIL: aplh1@uhls.lib.ny.us

North Albany Branch
(518) 463-1581
EMAIL: aply1@uhls.lib.ny.us

Bookmobile
(518) 427-4325