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Albert Lea Public Library Newsletter October 2026 |
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The Albert Lea Public Library introduced a print Lucky Day collection last month. The Lucky Day collection consists of popular titles that are ready to be checked out - no holds and no waiting. Lucky Day books check out for two weeks with no renewals. The collection is located in the Fiction Section on the shelf with the new books. Check it out next time you are in the library - you never know what popular book you'll find to check out! |
Winnie the Pooh is turning 100 and the Albert Lea Public Library is having a party to celebrate! Join us on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Children's Library for activities, games and cake related to this fictional character! |
Nighttime Storytime Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Children's Library |
B.Y.O. Lunch and Learn: Wheels of Murder Thursday, Oct. 8, Noon |
BINGO Thursday, Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m. Children's Library |
Choose Your Own Book ClubTuesday, October 20, 6 p.m. City Council Chambers |
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Our Noble Selves
by Kate Atkinson
When crime correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn returns to Britain from Singapore in 1945, he takes a quiet job with the Festival of Britain, a government-funded endeavor aimed at celebrating the nation's creativity, grit, and ingenuity. There, he joins a team of misfits and eccentrics as they help to ready the Festival for launch. When a Frenchwoman goes missing, Flynn becomes the central suspect in her disappearance--and possible murder. He was the last person to see her alive, yet he has no memory of the evening they spent together. As evidence against him mounts, Flynn begins to wonder if he might actually be to blame. To make matters worse, he is surrounded by people who have their own secret agenda. There may be a carnival atmosphere in London as the country attempts to throw off the drab privations of war, yet beneath the frivolity there is also a worthy attempt to hold up a mirror to both its history and its future. With her unique voice and her skill at conjuring the past, Kate Atkinson turns her light on a nation reconstructing its image and the lengths to which some might go to manipulate the outcome. Witty, brilliantly plotted, and with an unforgettable cast of characters, Our Noble Selves paints a vivid portrait of a former empire struggling with its identity in the aftermath of war.
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Little Blue Truck Lost and Found
by Alice Schertle
Toad helps prepare for a hayride by loading piles of hay into Little Blue's truck bed. But when they're ready for a ride, Toad is nowhere to be found. Can Blue and his farm animal friends find Toad in time for him to join the fun? This seventh picture book in the beloved and bestselling Little Blue Truck series features all the rhyme, rhythm, animal sounds, and good old-fashioned fun and friendship that Blue is known for. Join Blue and friends for another adventure on the farm.
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Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing
by Harlan Coben
Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. Plumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early years trying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time, revealing the real-world inspirations for some of his most beloved characters as well as the innovative plots that drive his propulsive novels. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, Coben does away with the traditional categories of writing--characters, plot, setting, etc--and looks at the process holistically. Plot Twist is a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his calculus is a simple one: If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn't, bad. This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages. Honest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors.
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Albert Lea Public Library
211 E Clark St.
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
(507) 377-4350alplonline.org |
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