Albany Library

Category: Public library

Address: 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

Phone: +15105263720

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 12–6PM

Tuesday: 12–8PM

Wednesday: 12–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Breana Nguyen

May 25, 2022

love this library! the librarians are always very kind and helpful. parking in the area is super easy as well, and it's really accessible by bike! lots of places to sit and read both inside the library and right outside, and they have quite a large selection of manga (more than other alameda libraries i've been to)

Ian Larry

Apr 21, 2021

Best place to go in your local community to support your library on the books you need the most in life.

Perfecta Oxholm

Jan 26, 2019

I don’t really like this library, especially for kids. They have movies, plus two computers at kid-level, before the kids even reach the books. You need to put in your library card number to access the catalog and find book titles, which is not just a pain but feels exclusionary. Lastly, the books are organized in an unintuitive way (at least for me) and a lot the book options feel like they are marketing toys and movies to kids - e.g. LEGOS, DC comics, Nickelodeon, Barbie, etc. It’s better than nothing but near the bottom of the Children’s libraries we have visited.

Menu Mystique

Sep 6, 2017

Yeah it's a bit noisy at times because it truly serves the entire community from young to old, rich to poor. However, the extent of services are unmatched in most ways and this library is a very welcome place for a wide range of people, including those less inclined to use typical "library" services. I have to commend Albany for creating a library that offers so much for almost anyone willing to step inside. While not the most extensive library in The Bay Area, it is hands down my favorite and certainly the most comfortable.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have drama books?

ROSY CHARMZ | May 30, 2022
Albany Library | May 30, 2022

Hello, Our collection has books about drama and theater, some scripts for plays, many books with a lot of drama in them, and Raina Telgemeier's awesome book with the title Drama. We don't carry textbooks for a drama class in a school. Please give us a call, visit, or browse our catalog at https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/ to see if we can help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Are you accepting donations in good conditions?

Ladna | Aug 28, 2021
SU | Aug 28, 2021

From the library website; Due to our temporary building closures and the public health precautions we are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are not accepting book donations at this time. We hope to begin taking donations again once our buildings are open and normal library operations have resumed. We'll update this page once we know when that will be. Thank you for thinking of the Library, and please stay safe!

When can I return all library materials?

cathy chou | Aug 28, 2021
George Johnson | Aug 28, 2021

You can do so now though the book drop as long as isn't full. You can also drop off during pick up service times. Source: https://answers.aclibrary.org/faq/211660

I think my library card has suddenly expired. How can I re-up it? Thanks.

Carol Dunstan | Aug 28, 2020
SU | Aug 28, 2021

From the library website: You can renew your account in a few different ways: 1. Online via our Library Card Renewal form. 2. On the phone by calling any ACLibrary location. You will be asked to provide the following information: library card number full name mailing address phone number and/or email address 3. In person at any ACLibrary location. You will be asked to provide your Library Card or identification with name and current address.

Do you have the book, KILLER OF THE FLOWER MOON

A Google User | Aug 29, 2019
Bruce Anderson | Aug 29, 2019

No

Do you have access to the consumer reports website? If so, can I access it from home? i need info re: hearing aids and the print copies do not have that info. Thank you

Ilse Eden | Aug 29, 2019
Alexis L | Aug 29, 2019

Yes

Open twenty four hours Sun.??

denise simpson | Aug 29, 2019
Tamara Keller | Aug 29, 2019

No. Sunday hours are 1-5pm.

WiFi? For everyone. Can you bring your own computer?

andrew motley | Aug 29, 2019
Stacy Fahrenthold | Aug 29, 2019

Yes!

Do they have a parking lot? I mean library's own parking lot other than street ones..

as one | Aug 29, 2019
Tamara Keller | Aug 29, 2019

Yes, they have their own parking lot. It's often full but there's also street parking near.

Is it a public library?

Ivan Gonzalez | Aug 29, 2019
Tamara Keller | Aug 29, 2019

Yes, part of the Alameda County library system.

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