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Showing posts with label branch closing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label branch closing. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thanksgiving closing
All locations of APL will close at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, 11/25 and will be closed all day Thursday, 11/26 and Friday, 11/27 for Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
One Step Closer to Opening New Libraries
From self-described bookworm Stephanie Simon, Albany Public Library
It's been a whirlwind of activity at Albany Public Library these past few months. We're really kicking into high gear with the opening of our first new library--Pine Hills--very shortly. In preparation for opening the doors, we have been finalizing staffing plans, training on new systems, installing computers, tweaking the collection, and lots of last minute items.
New Branch Hours Established
The library Board of Trustees approved a new set of branch hours at its meeting Nov. 10. As requested by many customers, all branches will have the same hours and they will be open year-round on Saturdays. The new hours (which total 40 hours per week) are:
Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 am. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers have also asked for expanded hours at the branches. As we open the five new libraries over the next six months, we will be evaluating the changes these new locations are creating across the library system. Our goal is to responsibly and intelligently expand hours as we better understand how you use the new libraries.
To Open, We Must Close
With work nearing completion on the new Delaware and Howe Branch Libraries, we are ready to close the current branches serving those neighborhoods.
The current Delaware branch (at 485 Delaware Avenue) will have its last day of service on Saturday, Nov. 14. The new Delaware branch (at 331 Delaware Avenue) will open its doors in December. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1 to 5 p.m.
The transitional Howe branch (at the Albany Housing Authority building on South Pearl Street) will have its last day of service on Saturday, Nov. 21. The fully renovated Howe library (at Schuyler and Broad Streets) is planned to open in February. A grand opening celebration (to be announced soon) will be held at Howe too.
Staff from both of these locations will be busy getting their newly renovated branch libraries ready to open the doors to the public. The transformations of these two buildings is amazing. We can't wait for you to see them both!
Sneak Preview of Delaware & Pine Hills
The verdict is in...people are loving our new Albany libraries! Several dozen library supporters got their first chance to see the fully renovated Delaware and Pine Hills Branch Libraries at a recent special sneak preview fund raiser hosted by the Library Foundation.
As people toured the not-yet-open libraries, we heard the same words over and over again: beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, well-designed, innovative, wonderful. Once you get a chance to see these buildings, I think you'll like them too!
At Pine Hills, attendees got to check out the brand new Dewey-free collection of books. And a few youngsters had their first chance to look through the fully stocked children's collection. Everyone will get to see the new Pine Hills when doors open very soon (sometime this month). A special grand opening party at Pine Hills--including a ribbon cutting, entertainment, refreshments, and giveaways--is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of Albany's newest library!
As you can see, the changes are coming fast and furious now. Our branch library hours are set, Pine Hills will be open in a matter of days, and Delaware's opening is right around the corner in December. Stay tuned for more updates on all the great happenings at Albany's new neighborhood libraries!
It's been a whirlwind of activity at Albany Public Library these past few months. We're really kicking into high gear with the opening of our first new library--Pine Hills--very shortly. In preparation for opening the doors, we have been finalizing staffing plans, training on new systems, installing computers, tweaking the collection, and lots of last minute items.
New Branch Hours Established
The library Board of Trustees approved a new set of branch hours at its meeting Nov. 10. As requested by many customers, all branches will have the same hours and they will be open year-round on Saturdays. The new hours (which total 40 hours per week) are:
Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 am. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers have also asked for expanded hours at the branches. As we open the five new libraries over the next six months, we will be evaluating the changes these new locations are creating across the library system. Our goal is to responsibly and intelligently expand hours as we better understand how you use the new libraries.
To Open, We Must Close
With work nearing completion on the new Delaware and Howe Branch Libraries, we are ready to close the current branches serving those neighborhoods.
The current Delaware branch (at 485 Delaware Avenue) will have its last day of service on Saturday, Nov. 14. The new Delaware branch (at 331 Delaware Avenue) will open its doors in December. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1 to 5 p.m.
The transitional Howe branch (at the Albany Housing Authority building on South Pearl Street) will have its last day of service on Saturday, Nov. 21. The fully renovated Howe library (at Schuyler and Broad Streets) is planned to open in February. A grand opening celebration (to be announced soon) will be held at Howe too.
Staff from both of these locations will be busy getting their newly renovated branch libraries ready to open the doors to the public. The transformations of these two buildings is amazing. We can't wait for you to see them both!
Sneak Preview of Delaware & Pine Hills
The verdict is in...people are loving our new Albany libraries! Several dozen library supporters got their first chance to see the fully renovated Delaware and Pine Hills Branch Libraries at a recent special sneak preview fund raiser hosted by the Library Foundation.
As people toured the not-yet-open libraries, we heard the same words over and over again: beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, well-designed, innovative, wonderful. Once you get a chance to see these buildings, I think you'll like them too!
At Pine Hills, attendees got to check out the brand new Dewey-free collection of books. And a few youngsters had their first chance to look through the fully stocked children's collection. Everyone will get to see the new Pine Hills when doors open very soon (sometime this month). A special grand opening party at Pine Hills--including a ribbon cutting, entertainment, refreshments, and giveaways--is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of Albany's newest library!
As you can see, the changes are coming fast and furious now. Our branch library hours are set, Pine Hills will be open in a matter of days, and Delaware's opening is right around the corner in December. Stay tuned for more updates on all the great happenings at Albany's new neighborhood libraries!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Staff Development Day - Library CLOSED March 5
All APL locations will be closed on Thursday, March 5, 2009 for Staff Development Day.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Remember That Your Library Will Be Closed
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day
Thursday, January 1, 2009 - New Years Day
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day
Thursday, January 1, 2009 - New Years Day
Monday, November 24, 2008
Library OPEN Saturday
Though all APL branches will be closing this Wednesday at 5:30 pm, and will be closed all day Thursday and Friday this week, the library branches will be open as usual on Saturday.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Pine Hills Library temporary site announced
The news we've all been waiting for . . . yes, you guessed it, we have formally secured a temporary site for the Pine Hills Library. The Elks Lodge, located at 25 South Allen Street, across the street from the Post Office and just a stone's throw away from our permanent location, will be our APL home in the Pine Hills neighborhood until the transformed library re-opens. The Elks Lodge location is expected to open in mid-June. Keep an eye on its progress here.
Hey, a great big shout out to everyone that attended the auctions at the Howe and Pine Hills libraries. Your enthusiasm for owning a piece of history brought in $9,000. Thanks for supporting your favorite libraries . . . a wild time was had by all!
Hey, a great big shout out to everyone that attended the auctions at the Howe and Pine Hills libraries. Your enthusiasm for owning a piece of history brought in $9,000. Thanks for supporting your favorite libraries . . . a wild time was had by all!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Branch Improvement Plan Celebration Committee
Five new branch libraries in 2009 & 2010 - How exciting is that?!!!!!
You’ve contributed so much already, your vote for the library bond and your input on the library designs. Now it’s time to plan the parties!
Would you like to help to organize the community celebrations for the new library in your neighborhood?
You’re invited to join the The BIP CCs (Branch Improvement Plan Celebration Committee)
The Friends of Albany Public Library have launched this new volunteer program to build support for the celebrations to accompany the closing, building and opening of the five new libraries.
The first meeting of the BIP CCs is
Wednesday, March 5th, 5pm
at the Pine Hills Library, Western Avenue
Everyone welcome!!! Come bring your ideas for great library celebrations.
R.S.V.P.s encouraged to Elissa Kane, kanee@uhls.lib.ny.us or 427-4346
You’ve contributed so much already, your vote for the library bond and your input on the library designs. Now it’s time to plan the parties!
Would you like to help to organize the community celebrations for the new library in your neighborhood?
You’re invited to join the The BIP CCs (Branch Improvement Plan Celebration Committee)
The Friends of Albany Public Library have launched this new volunteer program to build support for the celebrations to accompany the closing, building and opening of the five new libraries.
The first meeting of the BIP CCs is
Wednesday, March 5th, 5pm
at the Pine Hills Library, Western Avenue
Everyone welcome!!! Come bring your ideas for great library celebrations.
R.S.V.P.s encouraged to Elissa Kane, kanee@uhls.lib.ny.us or 427-4346
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Bigger library will replace New Scotland branch, but not its memories
The story Closing the book is bittersweet by Paul Nelson from the June 13, 2007 Times Union is linked here.
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