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515-295-5476

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National Friends of the Library Week

National Friends of Libraries Week

Consider joining this great group of people who support our library!

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Renovation Work Continues

Construction

The new sidewalks and parking barriers are now being installed. Coming next: an overhang and panels for protection from the elements.

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We’ve Added New Screens

New Screens

We’ve added new screens for information, instruction and collaboration. Come in and try them!

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Band Day 2022 – We’re Still Under Construction, But the Librarian is In.

Parade

The Algona Public Library participated in the Algona Band Day Festival Parade on Saturday, October 1.

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Carol Plathe Joins the APL Staff

Carol Plathe

Carol joined the library staff on Thursday, September 29. She enjoys crafts, baking, flower gardening, MN Vikings, college sports, and especially her children and grandchildren. Please welcome Carol to the Read More »

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Algona Public Library receives accreditation from the State Library of Iowa

Accreditation

Algona Public Library met all the requirements for Tier 3 funding, the highest level of accreditation the State Library of Iowa offers to State libraries. Accreditation is determined by the Read More »

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Grand Opening of new Genealogy Room

OPEN HOUSE invite

By Jean Kramer Learning about your family history has become a new national pastime over the last several decades. In 2007, the Kossuth County Genealogical Society was formed to develop Read More »

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Kossuth County Libraries Went Off the Beaten Path

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On June 23, children from Kossuth County built bird houses, learned about feathers, dissected owl pellets, and took a hike to bird watch with binoculars. When the activities were completed, Read More »

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Meet Our Summer Intern

Intern

Hello! My name is Emma Elsbecker. I am 19 years old, and I have lived in Algona my whole entire life. This fall, I am going to be a sophomore at The Read More »

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Library exterior renovations move forward

Library remodel

The Algona City Council voted at the regular meeting on June 20 to support an Algona Public Library board decision to approve a change order with Henkel Construction for the Read More »

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Recent Posts

  • Renovation
  • APL Hosts State Library of Iowa Programs March 6-7
  • Renovation
  • Hibernation Happiness – Starts February 27
  • New Library Cards
Algona Public Library

515-295-5476

210 North Phillips St. Algona, IA

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am -7 pm
Friday: 9:30 am -5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am -1 pm
Sunday: Closed

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