About Us

Albion Area Public Library acquires, organizes, and provides open access to information, resources, and services that inspire and help community residents meet their lifelong personal, educational, cultural, vocational, recreational, and professional information needs.  The Library, as a leading force in the community, emphasizes local resources, popular materials, and educational enrichment for all ages and abilities.

Housed in the beautiful and historic former rest house of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, the Albion Area Public Library offers a variety of services to patrons of all ages.

Parking: We have a large parking lot to the side of the building and handicap parking and a ramp are located at the rear of the building.

Library Cards: Library cards are available free of charge to Erie County residents ages 12 and over. Please bring your ID or other proof of residency to the library to sign up for a card today!

Resources: Not only do we offer a variety of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books, you will find Large Print materials, WIFI hot spots, audio books, magazines, Playaways, free wireless internet service and access to public computers, and online resources. We also have access to the entire Erie County library catalog.

Printing, Copying, Fax Services, & Miscellaneous Fees:

  • Black & White copies- .25 cents per page
  • Colored copies- .50 cents per page
  • Outgoing Faxes- $1.00 per page
  • History Room Research- $15/hr
  • (Second or More) Lost Library Card- $3.00
  • Out of State Library Card- $5.00

**We do not print personal photos**

History Room: The history room houses a collection of records and information about local people, places, businesses, and organizations.

Library Staff:

  • Library Director- Erin Tate
  • Assistant Librarian- Taylor Billings
  • Assistant Librarian-Jenny Wilczynski