Albion Public Library
🏢 Albion Public Library · Albion, Nebraska
Albion Public Library
Albion Public Library occupies a handsome 1908 Carnegie building — one of 69 Carnegie libraries in Nebraska — that now holds the National Register of Historic Places designation and remains Boone County's literary heart.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 437 SOUTH 3RD STREET, ALBION, NE 68620
Phone: 402-395-2021
Website: libraries.ne.gov
Plus Code: 86H4M2Q2+J4 (ALBION, NE)
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📖 About Albion Public Library
In 1907 the Albion library board petitioned the Carnegie Foundation for funds to build a permanent home for the town's growing collection. Carnegie granted $6,000, construction began in spring 1908, and the doors opened in December of that year — a building designed by the Eisentraut-Colby-Pottenger Company that has served readers ever since. In March 2019 the Albion Carnegie Library was formally listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the sixth property in Boone County to receive that recognition. The library carries the tagline 'an excellent source of information' and operates under the Nebraska Libraries on the Web initiative, giving patrons access to NebraskAccess databases and the library's online catalog. Beyond books, the library runs active youth programming including LEGO Library, Junior STEM Day, and 'Cozy Cuddles' Toddler Time, as well as Wander Nebraska — a statewide program that rewards visiting readers with free books and passport stamps.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Housed in the original 1908 Carnegie building — on the National Register of Historic Places since 2019
- Six-day schedule with extended evening hours Monday & Wednesday until 8 PM
- Free NebraskAccess databases: magazines, genealogy, health & legal resources
- Wander Nebraska participant — free books & passport stamps for traveling readers
- Active youth STEM, LEGO, & toddler programs year-round
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Albion library card unlocks free statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book, audiobook & media lending
- Interlibrary loan
- Free NebraskAccess database access
- Public internet & Wi-Fi
- Wander Nebraska stamp station
- Summer reading program
🎸 Programs
- LEGO Library — building challenges for young patrons
- Junior STEM Day
- 'Cozy Cuddles' Toddler Time — early literacy storytime
- Summer Reading Program ('Libraries ROCK!!!' theme)
- Wander Nebraska — traveling reader passport & free books
📍 Nearby Libraries in Eastern Nebraska
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Albion Public Library building a historic landmark?
Yes — the library occupies its original 1908 Carnegie building at 437 S 3rd Street. The Andrew Carnegie Foundation granted $6,000 in 1907 for its construction, and the Eisentraut-Colby-Pottenger Company designed it. In March 2019 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the sixth Boone County property to receive that designation.
What is NebraskAccess and how do I get a password?
NebraskAccess is a free statewide service providing Nebraska residents with 24/7 access to premium databases — covering full-text magazine and journal articles, genealogy records, health information, legal resources, and more. Ask library staff for your NebraskAccess password, or visit nebraskaccess.nebraska.gov to see all available databases.
What is the Wander Nebraska program?
Wander Nebraska is a statewide initiative that rewards readers who visit participating libraries with free books and passport stamps. The Albion Public Library is a stop on the trail — pick up your Wander Nebraska passport at the desk and collect a stamp each time you visit a new participating library.
Does the library have programs for very young children?
Yes — 'Cozy Cuddles' Toddler Time is an early-literacy storytime program held regularly at the library. It combines read-alouds, songs, and simple movement activities designed to build language skills in infants and toddlers. Check the library's website or call 402-395-2021 for current session dates.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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