More graffiti

There is more graffiti on the building at Hacket that borders on Federal, but on the Hacket side. I have spoken to one of the neighboring people and I am told that kids visit there frequently at night.

What are the local police doing in response to all of this activity? How should neighbors respond? What role should a neighborhood watch play?

Contact: Scott Jarzombek
Branch Librarian
JOHN A. HOWE Branch
Albany Public Library
Schuyler & Broad Streets
427-9485

Howe Branch Library Free June Events

Friday, June 22 6:00 pmFilm Screening and Discussion: Love Jones. A young, black poet in Chicago dates a beautiful and talented photographer. A multicultural presentation by Tehuti Films.

Pre- School Storytime - Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:00 am. and Wednesdays, June 6. 13. 20 & 270 10:30 am. Have fun listening to read-aloud stories, trying songs or joining in an art activity or game.

Dance Dance Revolution - Mondays, June 11 & 25 4:00 pm. Follow arrows on a screen to know where to put your feet. Come get your groove on and win prizes.

Computer Camp July 16 through 20, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. To register or for more information, call the Howe Branch at 472-9485.

Summer Reading Program - Sign-up begins Saturday, June 23 and continues until Friday, August 18.

John CirrinPublic Information Officer
(518) 427-4344
cirrinj@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LIBRARY BOARD CANDIDATES TO APPEAR IN SPECIAL FORUM

Contact: Tim Burke, Interim Director
(518) 427-437
Albany Public Library161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LIBRARY BOARD CANDIDATES TO APPEAR IN SPECIAL FORUM

APL and League of Women Voters Co-sponsor Thursday Event (ALBANY) Residents of Albany will have the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday May 10 from 7-9pm at the Main Library, 161 Washington Avenue.

There will be 17 candidates on the ballot Tuesday, May 15 to fill four open seats on APL’s Board of Trustees.

The terms of three incumbent Trustees have expired, and a fourth seat is vacant due to the untimely passing of longtime Board member David Brown. The three Trustee candidates with the highest vote totals will serve five-year terms on the Board beginning on July 1, 2007. The candidate with the fourth highest vote total will serve a three-year term. This unprecedented interest in membership on the Library’s Board of Trustees is a direct result of APL’s successful community awareness campaign that led to the voter approval of the $29.1 million Branch Improvement Plan. “It is gratifying to know that there are so many city residents who are willing to commit their time and talent to make the library better for everyone,” said APL Board President John Bach. The Albany County League of Women Voters is co-sponsoring the event, and will moderate the proceedings. There will be two (2) rounds in which each candidate will respond to four questions that were provided to all of the candidates in advance. Due to the large number of candidates the format will not allow for rebuttals or for questions from audience members. Questions regarding polling places, absentee ballots, etc. should be directed to the Clerk of the Albany School District at 475-6010. Profiles of all candidates and other election information is available at http://www.albanypubliclibrary.org/board/elections

PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a question on the ballot regarding APL’s annual budget because the Trustees are not seeking an increase in spending over last year’s voter-approved amount.

-- John CirrinPublic Information Officer
(518) 427-4344cirrinj@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210

Albany Home Buyer Fair

2007 Albany Home Buyer Fair, Saturday May 5,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue.
Free.
For details call 434-1720, or visit www.ahphome.org