Support Your Library

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Albany Public Library. There are many ways you can help support the Library. Generous donors help us provide excellent programs, materials and services to the community of Albany and surrounding area.

In the 2019-2021 biennium city budget, our collection budget – from which we buy the books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, and more – dropped by 70% in 2019-2020 and by 100% in 2020-2021. Starting in July 2020, no city money is available for purchasing these items. We will rely entirely on fundraising to purchase all library items.

To comment on city budget cuts, contact your city councilors. For more information on the city budget process, visit the City of Albany Budget Committee website.