Adult Programs & Events
The Albert Lea Public Library offers a variety of regular programs and special events for adults. Upcoming events are highlighted below.
For a full listing of programs, check out our calendar.
Monthly Programs
Needles, Pins & More
First Thursday
10-11:30 AM
Calling all knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and other makers. Bring your current project to the library and work on it with other crafters in the community.
Game Day
Second Monday
10 AM – 12 PM
Spend your morning playing board and card games with others. A variety of games will be provided however attendees are welcome to bring their favorite game.
Fountain Lake Readers
Second Thursday
10-11 AM
Read and discuss fiction selections in one of two groups that meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Copies of the current book are available for pickup at the circulation desk.
Stitch Night
Third Monday
5:30-7 PM
Join us for an open stitch night at the library. Bring your works in progress, stitch and share tips with other crafters.
Nonfiction Book Club
Third Tuesday
6-7 PM
Read and discuss nonfiction selections in the Nonfiction Book Club. Book club selections are announced a month before the meeting and copies are available to pick up at the library.
Cookbook Club
Third Thursday
12-1 PM
Select a recipe from the featured cookbook and bring the dish to the meeting. The discussion will focus on the book, the recipes, and the author’s style. A copy of the book for each month will be available to view in the library.
Special Events
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, November 17
2 PM
Register a team of up to four people for this all-ages competition that will put your jigsaw skills to the test! Teams will race to complete the same 200 or 300 piece puzzle.
3D Printing: Holiday Decorations
Monday, December 2
5 PM
Use Tinkercad to create a holiday decoration or ornament to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. Attendees do not need to have 3D printing experience but should have basic computer skills.