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Library News
Posted November 19, 2018
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room. The Finance Committee will meet that evening at 5:30 p.m.
All GRRL Board meetings are open to the public and held at the St. Cloud Public Library.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and will need assisted services should contact the Administrative Assistant three business days prior to the meeting at...
Posted November 19, 2018
We have no shortage of wonderfully talented people coming through our doors all year long, and this holiday season is no exception.
If you're angling for wonderful tunes to get you into the holiday spirit, drop in to catch Angie Hoeft and Andrew Walesch, two accomplished musicians traveling around GRRL this holiday season.
Angie Hoeft
Accomplished local guitarist Angie Hoeft will perform at libraries through most of December. Browse for books while enjoying these...
Posted November 5, 2018
Every November, thousands of aspiring novelists attempt to reach a daunting but attainable goal – completing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.
And, if you’re one of them, know this – your local library has your back!
November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, and Great River Regional Library is in full support of writers throughout central Minnesota.
This year, NaNoWriMo expects over 400,000 people—including over 95,000 K-12 students and educators involved in the "Young...
Posted October 24, 2018
The Royalton Library held a "Stuffed Animal Storytime" on Oct. 17, and it was a huge hit!
Check out some of the shenanigans the animals got into while their humans were fast asleep.
Stay tuned for the date/time of the next Stuffed Animal Storytime - coming up next summer.
Posted October 9, 2018
There’s never a shortage of amazing artists, writers and musicians stopping by our libraries, and this month, we have plenty for you to check out.
Here's a snapshot...
J2J – a flute and cello pairing
The unexpected combination of cello and flute? Well, why not! A variety of musical genres will delight and inspire audiences as J2J - Jacqueline Ultan & Julie Johnson - perform at libraries throughout October, including Long Prairie and St. Michael. Visit our...
Posted September 27, 2018
Local author Patrick Day has recently published a book, "How I Escaped from Depression" and he will share the ten critical lessons he learned which have kept him free from depression for over 8 years.
He will explain the difference between situation and clinical depression, discuss the numbering system that identifies the level of depression, and answer any questions you may have.
This program and his book are filled with insights, techniques, and HOPE, and are excellent...
Posted September 25, 2018
We asked for your artwork, you sent it, we voted ... and they're here!
We have four new GRRL library card designs for you to choose from!
Each of the four designs - two winners and two runners-up in categories divided by age - are available at every one of our 32 locations.
So, who are the artists? Which GRRL branches do they claim as their own?
WINNERS
Adult: Elysia K. Larson, Elk River
Kid: Brianna Brattensborg, Elk River
RUNNERS-UP
Adult: Nicolle Berg,...
Posted September 12, 2018
The Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, at 6 p.m. in the St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room. The Personnel Committee will meet that evening at 5:30 p.m. and the Finance Committee at 5 p.m.
All GRRL Board meetings are open to the public and held at the St. Cloud Public Library.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and will need assisted services should contact the Administrative Assistant three business...
Posted September 7, 2018
Do you have outstanding GRRL fines or unreturned library books? Does this keep you or someone you know away from your local library?
Let's fix that.
Great River Regional Library is pleased to introduce Fines Forgiveness Week – a week dedicated to eliminating fines and reinstating full library use privileges.
How it works: patrons simply visit their library between Saturday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 22 and work with their librarian to review and eliminate fines and...
Posted September 5, 2018
We have an entire afternoon and evening of fun planned in honor of Great River Regional Library's flagship branch - and we want you to join us!
Come on Sept. 20 for lively activities, music and food, and stay for a fabulous prize drawing including an iPad, a virtual reality headset, gift cards, theatre/sports tickets and more!
The party is free and open to all.
We'll see you at the library!