Albert Lea Public Library Newsletter 
May 2023
 
 
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale 
May 18-May 20, City Hall Garage
 
The Friends of the Albert Lea Public Library are holding their Spring Book Sale May 18-20. The sale takes place in the City Hall Garage, which is located near the Fountain Street entrance to City Hall.
 
Thursday, May 18 - 4 to 7 p.m. for Friends members only. Join at the door for $5/person.
Friday, May 19 - 12 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 - 9 a.m. to Noon. Bag sale -- fill a bag with books for one low price. 
 
Click here to find out more about the Friends of the Albert Lea Public Library.

NEWS
Library Closed Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29
 
The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday.
 
 
Summer Program Registration Now Open
 
Registration for summer programs for all-ages is now open. This includes Book Pals, 3-D Printing classes for adults, Adult Craft Nights, and more. Check out our calendar to register for programs and to see a complete listing of everything the library has going on this summer.
 
Link to Calendar
 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Memoir Writing Workshop
Tuesday, May 9 & Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m.
City Council Chambers
 
Registration required
 
Minnesota Author Tour: PJ Tracy
Thursday, May 11, 11 a.m.
City Council Chambers
 
This project is made possible with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.
 
National Eagle Center - Live Eagle Program
Sunday, May 14, 2 p.m.
City Council Chambers
 
This project is made possible with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities
 
  
 
3D Designing and Printing
Thursday, May 18, 5 p.m.
Computer Lab
 
Registration required
  
 
For a full listing of our events, check out our online calendar.
 
STAFF PICKS
Looking for your next read?
Check out some of our recent favorites!
 
Community board
by Tara Conklin

A woman moves back into her parents' empty home after her husband leaves her and spends her days on the town's internet community board, in the new novel from the best-selling author of The Last Romantics. 
What to do with a stick
by Jane Yolen

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the remarkable joys of a sick that can anchor a daydream, fend off monsters, and even make music
My first garden : for little gardeners who want to grow
by Livi Gosling

"Filled with inspiration, advice, tips, and step-by-step instructions, this gardening book encourages kids to get their hands dirty as they learn to grow plants, from vegetables to wildflower meadows"
A guide to Midwestern conversation
by Taylor Kay Phillips

Learn how to speak like a Midwesterner in this humorous and self-deprecating look at their common phrases and sentiments including“I didn't really care for it,” what counts as a“short drive,” and features an ode to the Garage Fridge. Illustrations.

Albert Lea Public Library
211 E Clark St.
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
(507) 377-4350
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