Albert Lea Public Library

Holiday Books

Visit the children's library to find books all about the Holidays. Christmas and Hanukkah books are on display at the front.  Check out a few today!

This week is the last week of Storytime and Library Afternoon Fun.

Join us for storytime on Tuesday at 10:30am for preschoolers
and Thursday at 10:30am for toddlers.
L.A.F. is for kids K-5th grade on Tuesday at 3:30 pm.

These activities will begin again the week of January 15th, 2007!

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY, STEVIE URKEL (JALEEL WHITE) ON NOV. 27 !!!!

NEED SOME FRESH IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS? CHECK OUR DISPLAY OF CHRISTMAS BOOKS

Christmas Trees: Fun and Festive Ideas                        745.594 Col

Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse        641.8654 Han

Christmas Details                                                        745.594 Nor

Christmas 101                                                             641.568 Rod

Christmas Cooking for Dummies                                   641.568 Wil

New Christmas Cookbook                                             641.568 Bet

Day After Thanksgiving Joke:

Why didn't Tom Turkey eat dessert?

He was stuffed.

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of the staff at the Albert Lea Public Library, have a Happy Thanksgiving! 
The Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23rd and Friday, Nov. 24th.  We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25th from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Thanksgiving joke

Why were the pilgrims' pants always falling down?

Because they wore their belts on their hats!

At Home with Kate: Growing up in Katharine Hepburn's Household    921 Hepburn

Eileen Considine-Meara, daughter of Norah Considine - Katherine Hepburn's cook and housekeeper for thirty years - has written an extraordinary book.  It reveals the real woman behind the iconic image, sharing her daily rituals, describing the dishes and delicious meals Kate most enjoyed, telling stories of the friends she welcomed and entertained. Included are photographs, letters, recipes, essays and personal memorabilia that Kate bequeathed to Norah. 

On Monday, Nov. 20th, say "Happy Birthday" to:

Joseph Biden, Jr.,  64        US Senator of Delaware

Richard Dawson,  74          Actor

Bo Derek, 50                     Actress

Ricardo Montalban, 86       Actor

Estelle Parsons, 79            Actress

Dick Smothers,  67           Comedian

Judy Woodruff,  60           Journalist

Learn Something New Every Day

Smart. Funny. Addictive.  Check out this interesting website:

http://www.neatorama.com/

COME CELEBRATE WITH THE ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY !!

On Thursday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00, the Albert Lea Public Library Foundation will be holding a celebration at the library to thank patrons for their support.  Bring the family...music, games, coloring contests and refreshments will be provided.  Enjoy a night of fun !!!

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring the kids to the Children's Library tonight at 6:30 for a Teddy Bear Picnic.  Wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, snacks and a craft.  We'll see you there!

My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush        921 Bush

Fearless World War II pilot.  Successful businessman.  Leader of the Free World.  Devoted husband.  Loving father.  Loyal friend.  George Herbert Walker Bush has played many roles, all with honor, loyalty and kindness.  His youngest child, Doro Bush Koch, has written a unique biography, complete with family and presidential pictures.

"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."          Oprah Winfrey

VETERANS DAY, 2006

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2006, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 5 through November 11, 2006, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to support and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, unions, and the media to support this national observance with commemorative expressions and programs.

GEORGE W. BUSH