Albany Public Library

06/01/2026

The library will have a late opening on Monday, June 1st. However, we will be staffed from 11 AM until 2 PM! See you then!

05/20/2026

Drawing Hidden Systems: A Vermont Reads Talk
May 23rd, 3:00 PM
Have you ever wondered where electricity comes from, how the internet works, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for everyone all the time? Where did these systems come from, and how do they affect our challenges like inequality and climate change?

Join Vermont author and artist Dan Nott for a look at these questions and more as he discusses his award-winning nonfiction graphic novel, Hidden Systems for this all-ages event. The talk will also include visual readings from Hidden Systems that focus on the electric grid and energy uses, lessons from comics history, and information for readers and aspiring cartoonists on how to get into reading and drawing comics.

This is a Vermont Reads The Light Pirate program, with funding thanks to Vermont Humanities. More here:

Have you ever wondered where electricity comes from, how the internet works, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for everyone all the time? Where did these systems come from, and how do they affect our challenges like inequality and climate change?

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

The little free seed library has just been topped up with even more varieties (including snow peas, winter squash, and more flowers). Even if you managed to grab some seeds before we closed, you might want to take another look! Thanks to High Mowing Organic Seeds for the additional donation!

05/01/2026

Reopening today! Mincreaft club on Saturday!

04/28/2026

Big news!

04/17/2026

Tonight!

Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water, a Vermont Reads Talk
April 17, 6:00 PM
Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and even rain gutters teem with life you can easily observe. Declan McCabe, an aquatic ecologist and professor of biology at Saint Michael’s College, discusses and shares photographs of the stunning and fascinating organisms found in Vermont’s waterways. He will also be bringing live specimens for us to meet under the microscope!

This is a tie-in program for Vermont Reads The Light Pirate, available thanks to funding from Vermont Humanities.

Due to the ongoing library construction, this event will take place at the Albany Community School.

04/15/2026

Mark your calendars for this event in May!

Drawing Hidden Systems: A Vermont Reads Talk
May 23rd, 3:00 PM
Have you ever wondered where electricity comes from, how the internet works, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for everyone all the time? Where did these systems come from, and how do they affect our challenges like inequality and climate change?

Join Vermont author and artist Dan Nott for a look at these questions and more as he discusses his award-winning nonfiction graphic novel, Hidden Systems for this all-ages event. The talk will also include visual readings from Hidden Systems that focus on the electric grid and energy uses, lessons from comics history, and information for readers and aspiring cartoonists on how to get into reading and drawing comics.

This is a Vermont Reads The Light Pirate program, with funding thanks to Vermont Humanities. More here: https://www.vermonthumanities.org/event/drawing-hidden-systems-albany-public-library-2026/

04/11/2026

A peek into the little library in the village. Looks like a fun art project is up for grabs!

04/10/2026

Upcoming event!

Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water, a Vermont Reads Talk
April 17, 6:00 PM
Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and even rain gutters teem with life you can easily observe. Declan McCabe, an aquatic ecologist and professor of biology at Saint Michael’s College, discusses and shares photographs of the stunning and fascinating organisms found in Vermont’s waterways. He will also be bringing live specimens for us to meet under the microscope!

This is a tie-in program for Vermont Reads The Light Pirate, available thanks to funding from Vermont Humanities.

Due to the ongoing library construction, this event will take place at the Albany Community School.