Albert Lea Public Library
Albert Lea Public Library
43°39′02″N 93°22′00″W / 43.6505128°N 93.3665988°W / 43.6505128; -93.3665988[1]
Location211 East Clark Street
Albert Lea MN 56007
TypePublic Library
Established1899
Other information
DirectorAnnice Sevett
Websitehttp://www.alplonline.org/

The Albert Lea Public Library serves the City of Albert Lea, Minnesota and surrounding communities, and is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.[3] Recently renovated in 2007, the library features a state of the art computer lab and 20 public access computers. Wi-Fi service is also available to patrons and guests.

The Children's Library features programs for infants and adolescents: Story Time, Nighttime Story Time and L.A.F. (Library Afternoon Fun).[4]

Adult programming includes basic computer classes, one-on-one computer instruction, a Nonfiction Bookclub, a fiction book club, the "Fountain Lake Readers."[5] and presentations by authors.

Art donated from local artists is on display throughout the entire library. A mural by artist Chandler Anderson is featured in the Children's Library.

The Albert Lea Public Library has been housed in the City Center[6] building since 1968. A free public library has existed in the City of Albert Lea since 1899.


References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albert Lea Public Library
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albert Lea Public Library
  3. ↑ Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)
  4. ↑ "Children's Services". Archived from the original on 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  5. ↑ "Adult Services". Archived from the original on 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  6. ↑ "Albert Lea Public Library hosts author". Albert Lea Tribune. October 26, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2022.


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