Albert Lea Public Library

{{Short description|Public library in Minnesota, United States}}

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| established = 1899

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| location = 211 East Clark Street
Albert Lea MN 56007

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| director = Annice Sevett

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| website = http://www.alplonline.org/

| phone_num = 507-377-4350

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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.[http://www.selco.info/ Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)] 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).{{Cite web |url=http://www.alplonline.org/childrens_library.html |title=Children's Services |access-date=2009-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428020003/http://www.alplonline.org/childrens_library.html |archive-date=2009-04-28 |url-status=dead }}

Adult programming includes basic computer classes, one-on-one computer instruction, a Nonfiction Bookclub, a fiction book club, the "Fountain Lake Readers."{{Cite web |url=http://www.alplonline.org/adult_library.html |title=Adult Services |access-date=2009-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428015506/http://www.alplonline.org/adult_library.html |archive-date=2009-04-28 |url-status=dead }} 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{{Cite web |url=http://www.albertleatribune.com/2016/10/albert-lea-public-library-hosts-author-2/ |title=Albert Lea Public Library hosts author |date=October 26, 2016 |website=Albert Lea Tribune |access-date=February 26, 2022}} building since 1968. A free public library has existed in the City of Albert Lea since 1899.