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Albert Lea Public Library Newsletter May 2026 |
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 Closed for Memorial Day The Albert Lea Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Albert Lea Public Library Book Sale will be held May 14 to May 16 at the City Center Garage, located near the Fountain Street entrance to our building. Thursday, May 14: 3 to 7 p.m. Members only; join at the door for $5. Friday, May 15: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16: 9 a.m. to noon. Fill a bag for one low price! All proceeds from the sale support the Albert Lea Public Library. |
Needles, Pins & More Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. to noon Computer Lab |
Tween and Teen Hangout Tuesday, May 12, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
B.Y.O Lunch & Learn Thursday, May 14, Noon City Council Chambers This program is made possible by the people of Minnesota through Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Library Legacy fund, in collaboration with our regional public library system, SELCO. |
Thursday, May 21, 3:30 p.m.
Children's Library
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Dog Person
by Camille Pagán
Not since A Dog's Purpose have I been so besotted by a novel's canine. Just like a good dog, Harold and this beautiful book will break your heart open and mend it all at once.--Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of Jane & Dan at the End of the WorldIn this delightfully heartwarming novel, an elderly dog named Harold is determined to help his grieving owner, Miguel, find a reason to go on after loss. Now if only Miguel would stop getting in Harold's way by being so very . . . human. Harold may be an aging mutt--but Amelia May, the romance novelist who adopted him, taught him a thing or two about the human heart before she died. And she left Harold with a final task: to help her partner, Miguel, find love again. Trouble is, the grief-ridden recluse rarely goes out, not even to the bookstore he and Amelia owned together. Now it's in danger of going under, and when a renowned author doesn't show up for his event, it pushes the store's already precarious finances into the red. In a final attempt to save the bookstore, Miguel and Harold set out to find the no-show and insist he fulfill his obligation. But instead they're greeted by Fiona, his sunny yet secretive sister. Fiona is intent on protecting her brother's privacy--and to Harold's horror, she doesn't like dogs. But her precocious eleven-year-old daughter, who's also named Amelia, immediately befriends Harold . . . and he can't help but wonder if his Amelia was right when she said there are no coincidences in life. Harold is quickly running out of time to accomplish his mission, but if he can just convince his infuriatingly stubborn person to let Fiona in, he's certain Miguel will find something far more important than a missing author: his own happy ending. Uplifting, smartly observed, and hilariously insightful, Dog Person is as undeniably charming as its beloved narrator, Harold, and offers a much-needed reminder that while not all love is unconditional, it is still always worthwhile.
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Yassou: The Simple, Seasonal Mediterranean Cooking of Greece
by Shaily Lipa
From an Israel cookbook author and TV personality, celebrate the original Mediterranean diet with this delicious journey (Adeena Sussman, author of Shabbat and Sababa). Greek food, born of the land where sun meets sea, is built on the delicious, healthy pillars of abundant fresh vegetables and fish, olive oil, whole grains, legumes, artisanal cheeses, and fruit--accompanied by an occasional glass of wine. This food's everlasting appeal is captured in the recipes and gorgeous photographs of Yassou, inspired by the spirit of the word used to greet a loved one or a friend, perhaps when inviting them to share a bite. From beloved mezes like Tzatziki, Fried Zucchini, and Shrimp Saganaki through a menu of stuffed vegetables, soups for all seasons, grilled mains like souvlaki, and savory pies like Spanakopita, these 80 must-make dishes are steeped in tradition and as easy to prepare as they are thoroughly pleasurable to serve and eat.
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Iguana Miss You!
by Sandra Boynton
From a beloved New York Times bestselling author comes a terrific picture book (for all ages ) that says a heartfelt goodbye to a friend, a neighbor, or a loved one. The perfect going-away gift You're going away. It's sad, but it's true. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do... So begins this heartfelt goodbye book, voiced by a particularly poetic lizard. (We all have our strengths.) Written and illustrated by the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, Iguana Miss You is the perfect going-away present for a much-valued friend or relation of any age.
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Albert Lea Public Library
211 E Clark St.
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
(507) 377-4350alplonline.org |
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