Children's Programs and Events
Below is a list of programs and events for children. All programs take place at the library unless otherwise noted.
For a full listing of programs and events for all ages, check out our calendar.
Special Events
Pooh Party
Sunday, Oct. 11
2 p.m.
Winnie the Pooh is turning 100 and we are having a party to celebrate! Join us for activities, games and cake related to this fictional character.
Programs for Elementary School Aged Children
Pokémon Club
Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17
3:30 p.m.
Elementary school aged children are invited to join us for our Pokémon Club! Participants will meet monthly to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and talk all things Pokémon together! Bring your friends and get ready for fun.
Intro to Book Pals
Thursdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10
3:45 p.m.
Kids in grades 1 and 2 are invited to join the Albert Lea Public Library for Intro to Book Pals, a book club just for kids. Each month, kids will read, discuss and participate in activities related to a different story. Registration is required for each month.
Click to register for October.
Book Pals – Grades 3 & 4
Tuesdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 20
3:45 p.m.
Kids in grades 3 and 4 are invited to join the library for Book Pals, a book club just for kids. This fall, kids will read Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White and participate in activities related to the story. Registration is required.
Book Pals – Grades 5 to 7
Mondays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 19
3:45 p.m.
Kids in grades 5-7 are invited to join the library for Book Pals, a book club just for kids. This fall, kids will read City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau and participate in activities related to the story. Registration is required.
Early Literacy Programs
Nighttime Storytime
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3
6:30 p.m.
Come in your PJs for stories, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.
Storytime
Mondays & Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Nov. 24
10 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.
Music & Movement
Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Nov. 19
10 a.m.
Join us for music, dancing, singing and stories to support literacy development and learning in young children.
Polar Express Storytime
Tuesday, Dec. 1
6:30 p.m.
Children are invited to join us for stories and crafts at our Polar Express storytime in the Children’s Library. Come in your pajamas and “all aboard” for fun.