Albany Public Library
Main library161 Washington Avenue, Albany 12210
About 51 hours a week
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Libraries in Albany
6 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.
Albany Public Library by the numbers
Visits a year
299,542
Items borrowed a year
442,625
100,327 children’s items
Free programs a year
820
17,453 attendees
E-books
76,393
Public computers
86
Library map
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Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
148 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Albany 12210
About 45 hours a week
John A. Howe Branch
105 Schuyler Street, Albany 12202
About 41 hours a week
John J. Bach Branch
455 New Scotland Avenue, Albany 12208
About 44 hours a week
Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.
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Questions
How many libraries are in Albany?
6 public library locations: Albany Public Library, Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch, John A. Howe Branch, Delaware Branch, Pine Hills Branch, John J. Bach Branch.
What is the main library in Albany?
Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue, open about 51 hours a week.
How many people have a library card in Albany?
Albany Public Library reports about 81,358 registered borrowers and 299,542 visits a year.
Are library programs free?
Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.