BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Albert Lea Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Albert Lea Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Albert Lea\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ovk2wCgQ1r4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ovk2wCgQ1r4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ovk2wCgQ1r4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RC3qWC1cN7o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/RC3qWC1cN7o URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/RC3qWC1cN7o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2Bzja62qMdk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T193000 SUMMARY:Nighttime Storytime LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Come in your PJs for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/2Bzja62qMdk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/2Bzja62qMdk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Hq8rRCco0kw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T110000 SUMMARY:Music & Movement LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, dancing\, singing and stories to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Hq8rRCco0kw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Hq8rRCco0kw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_4SHJ_tPT6s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000 SUMMARY:Needles\, Pins & More LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Bring your current small craft project and work on it with ot hers in the community. All types of crafts are welcome.\n\nHosted by Albe rt Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/_4SHJ_tP T6s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/_4SHJ_tPT6s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QeiqJuN38wM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 SUMMARY:T (w)een Programming: Universal Yum - South Korea LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Learn about South Korea by sampling and rating some of their most popular snacks. Registration is required.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Pu blic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/QeiqJuN38wM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/QeiqJuN38wM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:YhJM1RNhIO8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T153000 SUMMARY:Read to a Dog LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Read to a Dog provides a chance for children to read aloud to a therapy dog for 10 minutes. Research shows that reading to a dog can h elp build important literacy skills in kids\, especially reluctant reader s. Children may bring their own books to read or borrow a book from the l ibrary. Registration is preferred\; drop-ins will be accommodated if sche dule allows.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/YhJM1RNhIO8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/YhJM1RNhIO8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zxeXSjYsy6s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T150000 SUMMARY:Family Event: Shape Turkey LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and join us for a fun afternoon of cra fting in the Children's Library. In November\, attendees will make a shap e turkey.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/AlbertLeaMN/e/zxeXSjYsy6s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/zxeXSjYsy6s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qRbURa9lu1M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/qRbURa9lu1M URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/qRbURa9lu1M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CACP3Mr8Smc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/CACP3Mr8Smc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/CACP3Mr8Smc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KH9PXJJJdl0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T173000 SUMMARY:Tween and Teen Hangout LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the library for Tween and Teen Hangout! A variety of activities will be available\, including Nintendo Switch\, tabletop ga mes\, crafts and more. Snacks will be provided.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea P ublic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/KH9PXJJJdl0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/KH9PXJJJdl0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:PV8OwJBcqqc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night: Recipe Scrapbook LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Join the Albert Lea Public Library for Adult Craft Night on t he second Tuesday of each month. Attendees will complete a different craf t each month. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. Please register for one session only\, 4:30 or 6 p.m. In November\, attendees w ill make a recipe scrapbook.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/PV8OwJBcqqc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/PV8OwJBcqqc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Vw717Vl1JSI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T110000 SUMMARY:Fountain Lake Readers Book Club LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:The Fountain Lake Readers Book Club meets monthly to discuss a broad range of fiction book titles. Copies of the book for each month a re available at the library. New members are welcome.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Vw717Vl1JS I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Vw717Vl1JSI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:n6WRL48uLHY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T110000 SUMMARY:Music & Movement LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, dancing\, singing and stories to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/n6WRL48uLHY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/n6WRL48uLHY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cnksnGBgKOM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T130000 SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn: History of the Albert Lea Fire Re scue Department LOCATION:City Council Chambers DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for an hour of learning.\nIn Nov ember\, learn about the history of the Albert Lea Fire Rescue Department with firefighter Brandi Krenz.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\n https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/cnksnGBgKOM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/cnksnGBgKOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-ofP17bJa6Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T163000 SUMMARY:Intro to Book Pals LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Kids in grades 1 and 2 are invited to join the Albert Lea Pub lic Library for Intro to Book Pals\, a book club just for kids. Each mont h\, kids will read\, discuss and participate in activities related to a d ifferent story. Registration is required for each month.\n\nHosted by Alb ert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/-ofP17b Ja6Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/-ofP17bJa6Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:s-JAzfZQtCw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/s-JAzfZQtCw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/s-JAzfZQtCw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kCyzplsW2i4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/kCyzplsW2i4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/kCyzplsW2i4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Ks52a0hgUN4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 SUMMARY:Wings of Fire Fest LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Wings of Fire celebration featuring activities and games based on the popular chapter book series.\n\nHosted by Albert L ea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Ks52a0hgUN4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Ks52a0hgUN4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-xGjZ_5uIao@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000 SUMMARY:Choose Your Own Book Club LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow readers and grow your reading list in thi s casual book discussion group. Join us to talk about the books you've re ad or are currently reading.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/-xGjZ_5uIao URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/-xGjZ_5uIao END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Q1OwoDG-ALk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T173000 SUMMARY:Tween and Teen Drop In Crafts LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Albert Lea Public Library after school for drop-i n crafts. There will be multiple crafts to choose from or you can create your own masterpiece. Supplies will be provided.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Q1OwoDG-ALk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Q1OwoDG-ALk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OfIr5v0D2q8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T110000 SUMMARY:Music & Movement LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, dancing\, singing and stories to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/OfIr5v0D2q8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/OfIr5v0D2q8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3OkS75J2vaA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T163000 SUMMARY:Pokémon Club LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Elementary school aged children are invited to join us for Po kémon Club! The club meets once a month to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and talk all things Pokémon together. Bring your friends and get rea dy for fun!\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/3OkS75J2vaA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/3OkS75J2vaA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:P5a2kOLHxcY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000 SUMMARY:3D Printing: Design Class LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Learn about designing and printing in 3D. Participants will u se Tinkercad to create and customize designs and print them with the libr ary's 3D printer. Participants do not need to have 3D printing experience \, but should have basic computer skills. Adults and teens are welcome to attend\; tweens can attend with a caregiver. Registration is required.\n \nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Albert LeaMN/e/P5a2kOLHxcY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/P5a2kOLHxcY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48yELCtgUtg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/48yELCtgUtg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/48yELCtgUtg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0_XqVA4dIbA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Albert Lea Public Library LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Publi c Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/0_XqVA4dIbA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/0_XqVA4dIbA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8tYAZgrVC3c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T193000 SUMMARY:Polar Express Storytime LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/8tYAZgrVC3c URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/8tYAZgrVC3c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Pkw25NdkfCE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T120000 SUMMARY:Needles\, Pins & More LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Bring your current small craft project and work on it with ot hers in the community. All types of crafts are welcome.\n\nHosted by Albe rt Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Pkw25Ndk fCE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Pkw25NdkfCE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AcF5FTvPR3o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000 SUMMARY:T (w)een Programming: Winter Cake Pop Decorating LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Put your decorating skills to the test and make a winter them ed cake pop. Registration is required.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Lib rary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/AcF5FTvPR3o URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/AcF5FTvPR3o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NkKOo6-MLnU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207 SUMMARY:Family Reads Begins LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Families with children are invited to sign up as a team and r ecord reading minutes. Teams have no limit\, so get everyone involved in the fun! Teams earn raffle tickets for every 60 minutes read. Sign up for the program starting on Monday\, November 30.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Pu blic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/NkKOo6-MLnU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/NkKOo6-MLnU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Z_m3NkCy6JY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T173000 SUMMARY:Tween and Teen Hangout LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the library for Tween and Teen Hangout! A variety of activities will be available\, including Nintendo Switch\, tabletop ga mes\, crafts and more. Snacks will be provided.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea P ublic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Z_m3NkCy6JY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Z_m3NkCy6JY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ajWytiWE-Kw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T180000 SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night: Bedazzled Candle Holder LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Join the Albert Lea Public Library for Adult Craft Night on t he second Tuesday of each month. Attendees will complete a different craf t each month. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. Please register for one session only\, 4:30 or 6 p.m.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea P ublic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ajWytiWE-Kw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ajWytiWE-Kw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:R4f38fvza48@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T110000 SUMMARY:Fountain Lake Readers Book Club LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:The Fountain Lake Readers Book Club meets monthly to discuss a broad range of fiction book titles. Copies of the book for each month a re available at the library. New members are welcome.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/R4f38fvza4 8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/R4f38fvza48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ynHK0n57fB0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T130000 SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn: ALPL Staff's Favorite Books from 2026 LOCATION:City Council Chambers DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for an hour of learning.\nIn Dec ember\, grow your reading list as ALPL Staff share their favorite books p ublished in the last year and why they enjoyed them.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ynHK0n57fB0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/ynHK0n57fB0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Ijda1SxCEWE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T163000 SUMMARY:Intro to Book Pals LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Kids in grades 1 and 2 are invited to join the Albert Lea Pub lic Library for Intro to Book Pals\, a book club just for kids. Each mont h\, kids will read\, discuss and participate in activities related to a d ifferent story. Registration is required for each month.\n\nHosted by Alb ert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Ijda1Sx CEWE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Ijda1SxCEWE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4SpfO5lejR0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T150000 SUMMARY:Family Event: Button Tree Frame LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and join us for a fun afternoon of cra fting in the Children's Library. In December\, attendees will make a butt on tree frame.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/4SpfO5lejR0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/4SpfO5lejR0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:X0hTafQ7Xnk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T153000 SUMMARY:Read to a Dog LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Read to a Dog provides a chance for children to read aloud to a therapy dog for 10 minutes. Research shows that reading to a dog can h elp build important literacy skills in kids\, especially reluctant reader s. Children may bring their own books to read or borrow a book from the l ibrary. Registration is preferred\; drop-ins will be accommodated if sche dule allows.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/X0hTafQ7Xnk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/X0hTafQ7Xnk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QGKT1_bp5yI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T190000 SUMMARY:Book Tasting: ALPL Staff's Favorite Books from 2026 LOCATION:City Council Chambers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed evening of bookish exploration and conv ersation. Participants will peruse a menu of titles curated by library st aff\, all available to check out after the program. December’s selections will feature the library staff’s favorite books published in 2026.\n\nHo sted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaM N/e/QGKT1_bp5yI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/QGKT1_bp5yI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Y-OZQ0-Ha0s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 SUMMARY:Tween and Teen Drop In Crafts LOCATION:Fiction Library DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Albert Lea Public Library after school for drop-i n crafts. There will be multiple crafts to choose from or you can create your own masterpiece. Supplies will be provided.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Y-OZQ0-Ha0s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/Y-OZQ0-Ha0s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_eHVdEeBUa8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T163000 SUMMARY:Pokémon Club LOCATION:Children's Room DESCRIPTION:Elementary school aged children are invited to join us for Po kémon Club! The club meets once a month to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and talk all things Pokémon together. Bring your friends and get rea dy for fun!\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/_eHVdEeBUa8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/_eHVdEeBUa8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5qXx7EplGnU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T180000 SUMMARY:3D Printing: Open Lab LOCATION:Computer Lab DESCRIPTION:Access the library's 3D printing resources to make your desig ns come to life. Library computers\, the 3D printer\, and PLA filament wi ll be made available for prints. Participants should have prior experienc e with 3D printing. Staff will be available to answer questions and assis t with troubleshooting. Adults and teens are welcome to attend\; tweens c an attend with a caregiver. Registration is required.\n\nHosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/5qXx7EplGn U URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/5qXx7EplGnU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:GKSxsQv9bsk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261102T084115Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 SUMMARY:Library Closes at Noon LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Albert Lea Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AlbertLeaMN/e/GKSxsQv9bsk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AlbertLeaMN/e/GKSxsQv9bsk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR