Albert Lea Public Library Newsletter
May 2025
 
 
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
 
 
The Friends of the Albert Lea Public Library are holding the Spring Book Sale May 15-17. The first day of the sale, Thursday, May 15, is for Friends members only. Join at the door for $5/person. Note that the hours have been extended on Thursday to 3 to 7 p.m. Proceeds from memberships and the book sales go directly toward supporting library programs for all ages.
 
Thursday, May 15: 3 to 7 p.m. (members only)
Friday, May 16: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 17: 9 a.m. to noon (Bag Sale)
 
Visit our calendar for more details about the Spring Book Sale.
 


NEWS
 
Upcoming Closures
 
The Albert Lea Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday.
 
 
 
  
Summer Program Registration 
 
Registration for all of our summer programming will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5. Visit the calendar on our website or call the library at 507-377-4350 to register.
 
Visit our calendar.
 
 
 Get to Know Our New Catalog
 
The Albert Lea Public Library is upgrading the public catalog and online system to improve access to the library's collection, expand search capabilities, and enhance the library experience both online and in-person. It will be live on Thursday, May 1. Learn more about the new catalog on our website, and watch the video tutorial for an overview.
 
Learn more about the new catalog.
 
MN Author Tour Cancelled
 
The Minnesota Author Tour that was scheduled to take place at SELCO libraries this summer has been canceled. Therefore, our event with Marcie Rendon that was advertised in the Summer Fun Guide will not take place.
 
The Author Tour will be rescheduled for the fall. 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Needles, Pins & More
 
Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. to Noon
Computer Lab
 
Learn more about
Needles, Pins & More
 
 
Board Game Night
 
Tuesday, May 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fiction Library
 
Learn more about
Board Game Night
 
 
Fountain Lake Readers Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m.
 
Learn more about
Fountain Lake Readers Book Club
 
  
 
Tween & Teen Drop-In Crafts

Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fiction Library
 
Learn more about 
Tween & Teen Drop-In Crafts
 
Choose Your Own Book Club

Thursday, May 20, 6 p.m.
Computer Lab
 
Learn more about
Choose Your Own Book Club
 
 
Tween & Teen Game Night

Tuesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fiction Library
 
Learn more about
Tween & Teen Game Night
For a full listing of our events, check out our online calendar.
 
STAFF PICKS
Due to our software migration, staff picks is unavailable this month. 
 
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Albert Lea Public Library
211 E Clark St.
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
(507) 377-4350

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