Albany Public Libraries

Browsing the library shelves after Covid curbs

Written July 21st, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 5 responses.

What a treat it was Wednesday to be able to walk around inside the Carnegie Library in downtown Albany, without an appointment or time limit, browsing the shelves, looking for something to read.

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Tags: Albany Public Libraries, Brad Thor, Carnegie Library, COVID-19, library hours, public libraries, reopening after Covid

In budget news, Carnegie library stays ‘open’

Written May 5th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

Albany’s proposed city budget for the next two years has a bit of encouraging news, as far as I’m concerned. It does NOT call for or require the closing of the Carnegie library downtown.

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Tags: Albany Public Libraries, browsing appointments, Carrnegie library, Downtown library

Carnegie Library looks safe in budget crunch

Written September 24th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

When and if Albany’s public libraries reopen after the corona crisis, the downtown Carnegie branch stands a good chance of staying in operation despite the city’s budget problems, judging by what candidates in the Nov. 3 council election say.

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Tags: Albany Public Libraries, Carnegie Library, Council election 2020