Albert Lea Public Library
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| Location | 211 East Clark Street Albert Lea MN 56007 |
| Type | Public Library |
| Established | 1899 |
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| Director | Annice Sevett |
| Website | http://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.[2] Renovated in 2007,[3] 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
[edit | edit source]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albert Lea Public Library
- ^ Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)
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External links
[edit | edit source]- GoogleMap to Library
- Albert Lea Public Library
- Online Catalog
- Classics On-the-Go - ALPL's Podcast of Classic Children's Stories
- ALPL Blog
- Albert Lea Public Library Facebook page
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