What’s New:
Author visit with Aria Minu-Sepehr
The Albany Public Library Evening Book Club welcomes author Aria Minu-Sepehr to their next meeting at the Main Library on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. The author will discuss his book We Heard the Heavens Then as well as engage in discussion about the future of Iran. The meeting is open to the public and you need not be a member of the book club to attend. Although if you would like to read the book prior to the presentation, copies will be available at the Reference Desk at the Main Library.
Author Dylan Tomine to discuss Closer to the Ground
Author Dylan Tomine will discuss his book, Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 11 at the Main Library. Tomine, a conservation advocate, Patagonia Fly Fishing Ambassador, and writer, will discuss his book and his thoughts on the environment, foraging, food, and getting kids in touch with nature. Learn more.
Westerns and Non Fiction movies have moved
Western books have moved to the 2nd floor near Large Type books; new westerns are still in the 1st floor lobby area. Adult and Young Adult Non Fiction movies have moved down to the 1st floor across the aisle from audiobooks. Please ask a staff person if you would like assistance locating any materials.
Book Club Kits ready to check out
If you belong to a book club, or would like to start one, the Library has you covered. Book club kits are available for check out at the Main Library. Each kit includes 10-18 copies of a selected title and may be checked out for eight weeks. Kits can be found on the bottom shelves in the new book area; just look for the green bags. Check out the APL Evening Book Club blog and the Modern Voices Reading & Discussion blog for lists of available titles. These kits have been purchased by grants and donations so they are a cost effective way for you and the library to enjoy a good book and a good conversation.
Albany Public Library Book Discussion Group (evening)
This month’s selection, Wednesday December 4th: We Heard the Heavens Then by Aria Minu-Sepehr.
Please note the change of time and day:
The Albany Public Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of next month in the meeting room at the Main Library at 2450 14th Avenue SE.
Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the current book the group is reading. No registration is necessary; just show up with your ideas and enthusiasm. There will be 15 copies of the next book selection available for loan at each meeting. Learn more.
Modern Voices Reading and Discussion Group (noon)
This month’s selection, Tuesday December 17th: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.
The Modern Voices Reading and Discussion Group is held at noon in the meeting room in the Albany Public Library. Don’t worry if you miss a meeting or if you didn’t get a chance to read the book. Copies of the monthly titles are handed out during the meeting. You may request a copy of the current title at the Reference desk on the second floor at the Main Library. If there are no copies available, we will gladly take your contact information and let you know when a copy is available. Learn More.