| Library Name: | Albert Lea Public Library |
| Established: | 1899 |
| Type: | Public Library |
| Location: | 211 East Clark Street Albert Lea MN 56007 |
| Director: | Annice Sevett |
| Website: | http://www.alplonline.org/ |
| Phone Num: | 507-377-4350 |
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.[1] 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).[2]
Adult programming includes basic computer classes, one-on-one computer instruction, a Nonfiction Bookclub, a fiction book club, the "Fountain Lake Readers."[3] 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[4] building since 1968. A free public library has existed in the City of Albert Lea since 1899.