Notably, the library serves as a corrective to historical erasure. For decades, local schools did not teach Johnson’s story due to his controversial treatment by the Army (he was denied a disability pension). The library’s youth services department has developed a K-5 curriculum titled “Courage on the Boulevard,” ensuring that neighborhood children learn the name on their street sign.
: A modern, welcoming space that was part of a major library system expansion in 2009-2010. It features reading nooks, quiet study spaces, and public computers. Key Services & Features library henry johnson blvd albany ny
