Stop by for an updated library card! With your new number, you can log in to Kanopy to watch movies and Overdrive to listen to audiobooks and read ebooks. You can also take classes for free with Gale Presents: Udemy, do research with the databases from Vermont Online Library, and more. Contact the library to get your new number today.

Snake Storytime with Siskin, Monday, July 20th at 1:00 PM

Visit with special guest Cartwheel the Corn Snake, while learning fun facts about snakes from Jason of Siskin-Coutts! Light lunch provided.

Book Discussion Group, Monday, July 20th

at 4:00 PM

Now reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.

We have many copies of this book available in Albany now! Pick up a copy of this month’s read, then join your neighbors to talk it over!

Next up for the August discussion will be Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.

Death Cafe, Wednesday,

August 12th at 6:00 PM

Tea, treats, and open conversation about death. Facilitated by Kelsey Crelin.

This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month.

Montshire Museum Pop-Up Science Fair! Friday, August 14 from 3 PM to 6 PM

Come explore a miniature science museum in the Albany Town Hall! The wind tunnel will definitely be back this year, along with other hands-on exploration stations. New this year: fossils!

Minecraft Club: Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM

Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

We have just launched Friday sessions to expand our popular Minecraft club! No signups needed - drop in on either day for the whole session or just for half an hour.

We have library laptops set up with LAN multiplayer and plenty of snacks!

Thanks to the Winnie Belle Learned Fund and the Allen Hilles Fund for supporting this program.

Legal fine print: NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT EVENT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

FIND A BOOK 24/7

If you are looking for a book to read, please visit one of the four Little Free Libraries up in our town! They are located in East Albany, South Albany, Albany Village, and Albany Center. They are restocked regularly, with books for all ages.

There is also a Little Free Bookshelf in the Albany Genny in the community room, available whenever the Genny is open, 8am- 7pm.

The Albany Public Library seeks to be a welcoming place where community members can gather, find and share information and explore ideas.

The mission statement of the library encourages the participation of community members of all ages in both the individual and collective pursuit of knowledge, enrichment and enjoyment through books, timely information, programs, public gatherings and events.

We have two computers, a vibrant collection of 3000+ books, audio books, board games, and free access to wifi 24/7. You can search online for Library materials available for check out with our collaborative catalog.

During the pandemic we have had the opportunity to weed our collection and make room for exciting new books we would be delighted to share with you. We do still offer curbside pickup as well as regular browsing hours. Please reach out if you would like more information about this.

If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please let us know! You can call 755-6107, or email aplvtdirector@gmail.com.