On Monday, Aug. 21, the entirety of North America will experience a powerful cosmic phenomenon: a total solar eclipse.
This is causing quite a stir.
That's because this is a big, historical event; an eclipse of this nature has not visited our part of the world since 1979.
Here in our part of Minnesota, we won't see a total eclipse, but we'll get very close, with an estimated 83 percent of the sun covered by the moon around 1:05 p.m.
We’ve been hearing from a lot of people...
Library News
Posted August 11, 2017
It's last call for lunch at the library; Great River Regional Library and the YES Network's Summer Lunch Program wraps up today, Friday, August 11.
Children up to 18 years old were able to receive a free, hot meal, Monday through Friday, beginning on June 12 at the St. Cloud Public Library
Patron Services Librarian Kate Buechler reports that over 1,800 meals were served during this first year of the program.
Kate adds, it wouldn't have happened without a massive team...
Posted August 9, 2017
Great River Regional Library's Summer Reading Program ends on Saturday, August 12, and Paynesville participants will need to submit their reading slips inside the Paynesville Public Library (not the bookdrop!) before 1 p.m. on that day to be eligible for a chance to win prizes.
Pictured are just some of the prizes you might win.
There's still time to finish your reading and submit a slip.
Remember...the more you read, the better your chance to win a prize!...
Posted August 4, 2017
The internet can seem like a dark and scary place. And what's the deal with hackers and email threats?
These books will help guide you through the maze of the internet and keep you informed.
https://griver.org/new-best-fun/internet-safety
Happy - and SAFE - surfing!
Posted August 1, 2017
Chivalry isn't dead; it's in the library!
This month at GRRL, we're highlighting books all about Medieval history, art and culture.
Take a gander at our list and take a trip back in time!
https://griver.org/new-best-fun/august-books-about-medieval-history
Fair thee well!
Posted July 28, 2017
Did you know...August 2 is National Coloring Week?!
Celebrate with us at the Paynesville Branch Library and add to our10-foot-long coloring sheet for patrons ages 6 and up.
Stop in any time during our open hours below, choose a crayon, and join our community colorama project!
Paynesville Library hours:
Monday: 2-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 2-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Thursday: 2-6 p.m.
Friday:...
Posted July 28, 2017
Howard Lake Library's summer storytime was underscored by mooing and bleating today.
Storytime volunteer Carol Sideen set today's storytime up near the FFA building, and had a captive audience of fairgoers for "The Three Little Pigs" and other ag-related reads.
Sideen, a former Howard Lake first grade teacher, is a long-time Howard Lake Library volunteer. She says she decided to give storytime at the fair a shot this week, since in previous years, the...
Posted July 21, 2017
We're currently experiencing errors with the "My Account," and "My List" features of our catalog due to some data formatting issues.
We are working to resolve this and apologize for the inconvenience.
If you encounter errors, please contact your local library for assistance in managing your holds and account information.
Thank you for your patience.
Posted July 21, 2017
Sherburne County has an opening for a citizen representative on the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees.
This board meets six times per year at 6 p.m. at the St. Cloud Public Library to provide direction and vision for the organization.
Terms are three (3) years and term limits are three full terms, or nine (9) years.
If you are interested in serving on this board, please go to the Sherburne County Website - www.co.sherburne.mn.us - and look under “Highlights” for...
Posted July 20, 2017
Hear ye, hear ye! There has been issued a royal decree that all maidens and sirs are hereby invited to Princess Storytime at the Big Lake Public Library!
Midnight Ball Princess and her stepsisters will be in attendence to sing, play, and tell tales from the kingdom.
Come to the library in your finest royal garb on Friday, July 21st at 10:30 a.m.!