Albany Public Library, Albany

Name: Albany Public Library
Address: 161 Washington Ave, Albany, United States

#138 among attractions in Albany

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Albany Public Library is a public library system serving the city of Albany, New York. APL also operates as the Central Library for the Upper Hudson Library System, a resource sharing consortium which unites public library services across twenty-nine member libraries in Albany County and Rensselaer County. Governed by a publicly elected board of trustees, APL is a school district public library with a budget largely funded by a tax levy presented annually to registered voters in the City School District of Albany. The library has seven branches located in various neighborhoods of Albany, New York. The branches are circulating libraries that are open to the general public. The library was developed in the 19th century, founded from society libraries and the wealth of private citizens, and currently holds a collection of 250,000 items. ()

Established: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 42°39'24"N, 73°45'44"W

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161 Washington AveCentral AvenueAlbany United States

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Albany Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New York State Capitol, Times Union Center, Statue of Philip Schuyler, The Egg Building.

~1930 ftSE
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
10 min walk • The New York State Capitol, located in the heart of Albany, is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a beacon of political life in the state. Completed in 1899 after a prolonged construction period that began in 1867, this grand edifice stands as a testament to the...
0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
18 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
13 min walk • A statue of Philip Schuyler by J. Massey Rhind is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
12 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
12 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
0.5 miSE
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
13 min walk • Albany City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Albany, New York, United States. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, the city and traffic courts, as well as other city services.
0.5 miW
Park, Playground
Washington Park, Albany
13 min walk • Washington Park in Albany, New York is the city's premier park and the site of many festivals and gatherings. As public property it dates back to the city charter in 1686, and has seen many uses including that of gunpowder storage, square/parade grounds, and cemetery.
0.5 miS
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
13 min walk • The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a complex of several state government buildings in downtown Albany, New York. The complex was built between 1965 and 1976 at an estimated total cost of $2 billion.
~1360 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
7 min walk • The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York, is located on Elk Street in central Albany, New York, United States. It is the central church of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany. Built in the 1880s in the Gothic style and designed by Robert W.
~1600 ftS
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
8 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.
~1670 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert Burns, Albany
9 min walk • A statue of Robert Burns stands in Washington Park in Albany, New York, United States. The statue was designed by Charles Calverley and was unveiled in 1888.

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Which popular attractions are close to Albany Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Walter Merchant House, Albany (2 min walk), Harmanus Bleecker Library, Albany (3 min walk), Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany (3 min walk), Townsend Park, Albany (5 min walk).

How to get to Albany Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Albany Public Library:

Bus

Lark/Armory • Lines: 905 (2 min walk)
S. Swan St & Washington Ave • Lines: 224, 540 (7 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (39 min walk)