The library building is closed until further notice.
No-Contact Pickup and Computers by Appointment Available.
The Albert Lea Public Library has made the health and safety of our library staff, our patrons, and our community a priority. We will continue to follow directions from state and local health officials in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The library building, with direction from the city, is closed at this time. The library is offering no-contact pickup for materials and Computer Use by Appointment. Check out the No-Contact Pickup page or the Computer Use by Appointment page on our website for all the details.
Remember, our digital resources, OverDrive, Hoopla, and TumbleBooks are available 24/7. Don’t have a library card? No problem! Head over to OverDrive and sign up for an instant card for access to ebooks and audiobooks.
How do I return library materials?
All library materials must be returned in the book drop. The book drop will open each week on Monday at 9 am and close on Thursday at 6 pm. With guidance from the state, we are holding returned materials for 72 hours before returning them back to circulation. Fines will restart on August 1. If you cannot return your overdue materials, please call the library to renew your items.
How do I contact the library?
If you have a question about anything library-related or need a reference question answered, we are still here for you. You may call the library at our main phone number (507) 377-4350, email us at alpl.library@gmail.com or contact us via our Page on Facebook.
General information about the Coronavirus:
