Albert Lea Public Library
Albert Lea Public Library | |
Established | 1899 |
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Location |
211 East Clark Street Albert Lea MN 56007 |
Other information | |
Director | Peggy Havener |
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.[1] 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).[2]
Adult programming includes basic computer classes, one-on-one computer instruction, Nonfiction Bookclub and the Fountain Lake Readers, a fiction bookclub.[3]
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 building since 1968. A free public library has existed in the City of Albert Lea since 1899.
Coordinates: 43°39′02″N 93°22′00″W / 43.6505128°N 93.3665988°W[4]
References
External links
- 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