Reading

Upper Hudson Library System

“The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) is a cooperative association of twenty-nine autonomous public libraries working together to improve library service for the 446,626 residents of Albany and Rensselaer Counties.”

 

• The Albany Public Library (Branches: Washington Ave, Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe Pine Hills and North Albany)
• Altamont Free Library
• Berlin Free Town Library
• Berne Public Library
• Bethlehem Public Library
• Brunswick Community Library
• Castleton Public Library
• Cohoes Public Library
• William K. Sanford Town Library (Colonie Library)
• East Greenbush Community Library
• Grafton Community Library
• Guilderland Public Library
• Cheney Library (Hoosick Falls)
• Menands Public Library
• Nassau Free Library
• North Greenbush Public Library
• Petersburgh Public Library
• Poestenkill Library
• RCS Community Library (Ravena)
• Rensselaer Public Library
• Rensselaerville Library
• Sand Lake Town Library
• A. E. Diver Memorial Library (Schaghticoke)
• Stephentown Memorial Library
• Troy Public Library (Main Branch, Lansingburgh Branch)
• Valley Falls Free Library
• Voorheesville Public Library
• Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
• Westerlo Public Library

 

The Southern Adirondack Library System is made up of 34 public libraries in Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

 

Here is a list of libraries in Saratoga County:

• Ballston Spa Public Library
• Ballston Community Public Library (Burnt Hills)
• Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
• Corinth Free Library
• Galway Public Library
• Mechanicville District Public Library
• Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society Library
• Saratoga Springs Public Library
• Schuylerville Public Library
• Stillwater Public Library
• Waterford Public Library

The RED Bookshelf
“The RED Bookshelf is a non-profit community literacy program. Working with community partners, it provides free children’s books on bright red bookshelves throughout Albany to ensure that all children have access to the benefits of book ownership, regardless of income level.”

 

Grassroot Givers
“Grassroot Givers aims to spark a love for books in children and adults across the Capital Region. We accept donations of beautiful, like-new books and puts them back into the community through its various programs, such as Albany Feed-and-Read and Little Free Library. Since our inception in 2011, we have given out over 250,000 books to Albany Public Schools, Books for Troops, Albany County Headstart and countless other organizations.”

 

 

Libraries

Many libraries in the Capital District accept book donations. Check with your local library for their guidelines.
Here is some information about book donations/book sales at some of the libraries in the Capital District:

• The Colonie Town Library (William K. Sanford Library) accepts book donations. The Friends of the William K. Sanford Library run the Book Nook at the Crossings which is open during the Farmers Market.

 

• The Saratoga Library accepts donations.  They have “The Friends Book Shop” operated by Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

 

• The Whitney Book Corner is located at 600 Union Street in Schenectady, NY and is operated by Friends of the Schenectady Library. All proceeds benefit the library system and the store is run by volunteers. Click here to learn how to donate.

 

• The Friends of the Troy Public Library operate “The Bookseller” which is a used bookstore at the Lansingburgh Branch.

Aquilonia Comics and Cards
412 Fulton St, Troy, NY 12180

 

Earthworld Comics
537 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

 

Electric City Comics & Magazines
1704 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308

 

Excellent Adventures Comics
100 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

 

Flights of Fantasy Books and Games
381 Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY 12205

 

Tafle
22 Clifton Country Rd Unit 16, Clifton Park, NY 12065

 

The Comic Depot
514 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

 

Zombie Planet
1238 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205

Barefoot Books
Home Office: 2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

 

Usborne Books and More
Home Office: 5402 S. 122nd East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146