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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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In 1941, the Friends of the Albany
Public Library was established to provide funds for programs and equipment
not covered by the City budget. As the services offered by the Library
continue to increase, the support of the Friends becomes ever more important.
Activities Sponsored
- Noon book reviews the second Friday of each month, September-May
- Summer Reading Programs for children and young adults, June-August
- Used Book Sale - look for the new "Book Store" in the new building
- Author's Day in April
Fund-Raising Activities
- Used books for sale at both Library branches
- Book bags, note cards, coffee cups, and holiday ornaments for sale at the Friends Book Store.
Recent Purchases from Dues and Gifts
- Self-Check machine
- Meeting room chairs and tables
- Chairs for catalog access
- Staff fax machine
- Staff color printer
- Magazine racks
- Microfilm Reader Printer
- Funds in support of the new Library
Becoming a Friend of Albany Public Library
- April is membership month
- Dues: Senior - $10, Individual - $15, Family - $20, Sustaining - $30, Sponsor - $50
- To join the Friends, please call the Friends' President, Linda Lawrence, at 541-926-5686, or pick up a brochure at either Library.
