The e arts and entertainment calendar for may 1421 the. Albany public library event calendar libcal albany public. Currently we offer ebooks through the overdrive and borrowbox platforms. Albany public library event calendar libcal albany. News10 albany public library is changing its cleaning practices in a proactive measure to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus. Hudson public library book clubs the wednesday evening book club for adults meets every 2nd wednesday of the month at 7 p. Albany public library 373 members last activity 54 minutes ago organizations libraries welcome to the albany public library s goodreads group. Hudson park library read more book discussion club for english language learners. Albany high school library capital region boces overdrive upper hudson albany public library upper. Return the completed tracking sheet to any apl location and pick up your next sheet and a prize. Join us for a virtual book club meeting on tuesday may 19th at 7pm to discuss the book woman of troublesome creek by kim michele richardson.
If youre like most parents out there right now, youre probably searching for ways to keep your kids busy but still learning. Your albany library card now gives you access to the below 14 regional libraries. Please contact nancy at 9785689644 for information and availability. Welcome to the albany public librarys goodreads group. Bach nonfiction book club at albany public library bach. Bach nonfiction book group adult join us on the third thursday of each month to read a great nonfiction title.
Stop by the albany public library to borrow a copy of this months book. This month we will be reading shine by lauren myracle to celebrate mystery month. Documents the events surrounding the early 1960s serial murder case of the boston strangler, recounting how an innocent africanamerican housekeeper was hastily convicted and how the. Join us for a discussion of the book a death in belmont by sebastian junger. There are many ways you can help support the library.
Every month, join us for a great nonfiction read and learn about the world around you. We will not have the books available for the book club until further notice. Great river regional library albany great river regional. And if you want to discuss with fellow readers, check out our monthly book clubs. The book group corner offers readers companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles. Albany book club at albany public library last tuesday of the month. If you are unable to log into your library2go or cloudlibrary account, it may be because your albany public library card is expired or blocked due to fines. The hardscrabble folks of troublesome creek have to scrap for everything. Existing holds will not expire until library reopens. The book woman of troublesome creek, by kim michele richardson.
Friends of the albany public library in 1941, the friends of the albany public library was established to provide funds for programs and equipment not covered by the city budget. Book club, schenectady county public library, 99 clinton st. Oprahs books read about books seen on the show, oprahs selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club. The collection of the library contains 7,929 volumes. There are 3 separate programs for children, teens, and adults. Click to visit the main new york public library homepage.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the albany public library. Albany public library event calendar upcoming events. Internet archive digital library of internet sites and cultural artifacts. The wells public library athens county public libraries. Albany book club at albany public library kasm radio network. Theme books nooks 7 habits historical fiction series books lists worth checking out science discussion page poets something different regents prep options for access. Holds accepted but unavailable until library reopens andor a safe retrieval plan is in place.
This library is affiliated with albany public library district. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Generous donors help us provide excellent programs, materials and services to the community of albany and surrounding area. E book and eaudiobook versions are available with no wait times through library2go.
The acpl has a wide ranging collection that is sure to help you discover something new or find that book youve always been meaning to read. Book chat at the albany public library is your time to come and enjoy spirited conversation about books that you enjoy, or books that irritate you. Purchased and renovated in 2009, the exterior of a prairie architecturestyle funeral home retained its distinctive appearance, but the 9,500squarefoot interior was fully transformed into a modern neighborhood library. Albany public library albany public library district. Bachan albany native, 20year member of the library board of trustees, and longtime albany city school district teacher, principal, and superintendentis the branchs namesake. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Also, while some library events and series will appear on the calendar many months in advance, most events are added as we prepare our newsletter. Friends of the albany library information about the friends, including volunteer opportunities, ways to donate materials, book sales, and events. It joined the countys system in the mid 1970s but stuck with its original name to honor its history. Forever young adult book club at albany public library. If youre interested in finding out more, feel free to drop in to one of the sessions. You will read and discuss an eclectic mix of fiction historical, sci fifantasy, humorous, etc. A list of compatible devices can be found on the library website. I enjoy reading nonfiction by authors such as jon krakauer, timothy egan and katherine boo, as well as books about science, nature and social issues.
Your albany public library membership means you have access to thousands of books and magazines available to download from wherever you are work, school, home, your favorite coffee shop, you name it. Weston mays was added to the carnegie public library on september 1, 1930. I also enjoy hiking, camping and exploring the world through the eyes of my son. Default pin for most accounts is your birth year, in yyyy format, with no punctuation. Join us for a virtual book club meeting on tuesday may 19th at 7pm to discuss. This month we will be reading shine by lauren myracle to.
City of albany information on city government, city council meetings and agendas, upcoming events, disaster preparedness and more. We hope youll share what youre reading with us, discuss books, and get new recommendationsmore. Due to covid19 all programs are cancelled at this time. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books.
We also have a quarterly handout of books recommended by librarianss kids, also available at any branch location or online. In the 20192021 biennium city budget, our collection budget from which we buy the books, dvds, magazines, newspapers. Request a copy of the books online or at any scpl location. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. New albany floyd county public library offers winter reading club for children, teens, and adults the new albany floyd county public library is offering winter reading club programs for individuals of all ages, beginning monday, december 1. Enjoy albany public library services during building closure contact apl staff mondayfriday at 10 am6 pm call any of these phone numbers. Albany public library card holders have free access to thousands of audiobooks and ebooks in library2go and cloudlibrary. Join the discussion of the book woman of troublesome creek by kim michele richardson. We hope youll share what youre reading with us, discuss books, and get new recommendations. A ya book club for adults the third monday of every month, discuss a young adult title.
When you register below, be sure to include your email address and well email you with more information about how to join in. The popular bach fiction book club meets online thursday, april 23, at 6. Search the catalog advanced search browse the catalog. The 8,500squarefoot, onestory building features a glasswalled front rotunda with views of new scotland avenue and a story garden with seating behind. A book club for fans of serial, my favorite murder, and forensic files each month well delve into infamous murders, serial killers, and other true crime topics. The first free library in the city of albany, ny, the albany free library, was established in 1893 by local educator john a. Support your library archives albany public library.
Bach nonfiction book club at albany public library bach branch may 21, 2020 timesunion adult join us on the third thursday of. This service allows you to browse, reserve, borrow and return items without any need to pay us a visit and is totally free, just like the rest of your membership. As the services offered by the library continue to increase, the support of the friends becomes ever more important. The group reads and discusses books of all kinds, including fiction and nonfiction. We have all the traditional library resources you need books and movies, computers and wifi, databases and research, storytimes and tutoring plus services including bike repair stations, a makerspace, museum passes, fitness classes, and meeting rooms. Reserve items from any location to collect from your local library. Skip the holds list and check out one of these popular books and bestsellers for 7 days. Friends of the albany public library albany public library. Book club groups in albany heres a look at some book club groups near albany. Library in albany, ny foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Our delaware branch is a true jewel in this eclectic and vibrant neighborhood. The ebook and audiobook formats of dutch girl are available to download for all. Albany public library is proud to be able to offer members access to ebooks. Documents the events surrounding the early 1960s serial murder case of the boston strangler, recounting how an innocent africanamerican housekeeper was hastily convicted.
Any differences from our newsletter seen here represent the most up to date information available. Friends of the albany library information about the friends, including volunteer opportunities, ways to donate materials, book sales, and events city of albany information on city government, city council meetings and agendas, upcoming events, disaster preparedness and more albany unified school district includes curriculum, calendar. Bach fiction book club at albany public library bach. Ya book club for adults this program is taking place virtually because our buildings are currently closed. Albany public library evening book club the book woman of troublesome creek, by kim michele richardson join us on tuesday, may 19, 2020 at 7 p. You will need to address any account issues before proceeding with your digital checkouts. The winter reading club provides an engaging opportunity for new albany. The wells albany library was originally founded in 1866 when henry wells, an albany merchant, left money for a local library in his will. Stop by id love to show you what we offer at new albany. On the library website there are instructions for using library2go and cloudlibrary. The new library building was struck by fire in 2008, and services temporarily relocated to the albany community building.
Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the new. July 1, 1938 the albany public school made a proposition to the carnegie public library for the library to shelve and care for the high school books. Meet kindred book lovers in a local meetup book club. Albany public library proactively prepares for coronavirus. We will not have the books available for the bookclub until further notice. Library of congress national book festival videos of famous and awardwinning authors discussing their work. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Discussing the elegance of the hedgehog by muriel barbery. Sep 05, 2019 book club, schenectady county public library, 99 clinton st. Friends of the albany library information about the friends, including volunteer opportunities, ways to donate materials, book sales, and events city of albany information on city government, city council meetings and agendas, upcoming events, disaster preparedness and more albany unified school district includes curriculum, calendar and events, facilities.
Book chat doesnt have a set reading list, nor is there any need to book in. We are a mix of guys, gals, recently graduated, recently retired, and everything in between. North albany public library north albany shaker park. Sarah clark, creative services coordinator at the albany public library, started a book club with a colleague centering around memoirs or biographies, of a musician or a band.
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