Library buildings are closed but curbside pick-up of requested items is available. For other closure details, click here or call 1-833-GET-GRRL.
Library News
Posted May 27, 2020
Get ready to dig deeper this summer, as we are ready to read, investigate, and discover with Great River Regional Library's 2020 Summer Reading Program!
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) will kick off the annual Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1, continuing through Friday, July 31st.
Registration begins on Monday, June 1, and can be done in the Beanstack app or by visiting your local library during Curbside Pickup hours. Participants can track their reading in the Beanstack...
Posted May 15, 2020
5/18/2020 Update of Delano Library services:
Curbside Services
Hello Delano Library community! Do you see holds on your library card account and are wondering when you can pick them up?
No contact curbside pickup hours starting 5/18/2020 at the Delano library are:
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday 1-8
Thursday 10-6
Friday 1-6
Saturday 10-1
Curbside steps:
• Drive up to front door of building, next to the curb
• Call us at 763.972.3467
• Staff will...
Posted May 14, 2020
Great River Regional Library buildings may be closed, but the library continues to offer services!
Great River Regional Library now offers curbside service, so you can continue borrowing from your local library. Request the items that you want to borrow, then when your request is ready you can come to your library to pick them up. To request an item (book, movie, CD, or kit), use the online catalog or call the library’s hotline at 1-833-GET-GRRL (1-833-438-4775). The hotline hours are 10:00...
Posted May 13, 2020
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, via Zoom webinar. The Personnel Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., and the full Board at 6:00 p.m.
In response to COVID-19 and pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 12. Emergency Management, Governor Walz declared a state of emergency. In accordance with the state of emergency and Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.021, the GRRL Board of Trustees, Personnel Committee, and GRRL staff will...
Posted May 6, 2020
The GRRL Board Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
In response to COVID-19 and pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 12. Emergency Management, Governor Walz declared a state of emergency. In accordance with the state of emergency and Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.021, the GRRL Board Finance Committee and GRRL staff will participate in the meeting by telephone or other electronic means rather than being personally...
Posted April 29, 2020
4/27/2020
Update of Delano Library services:
Interior of building is being painted this week so limited staff will be in building. Patrons can call and leave a message and we will get back to them ASAP.
4/20/2020
Update of Delano Library services:
Curbside Services
Hello Delano Library community! Do you see holds on your library card account and are wondering when you can pick them up?
No contact curbside pickup hours this week (4/27/2020) at the Delano library are...
Posted April 22, 2020
The GRRL Board Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
In response to COVID-19 and pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 12. Emergency Management, Governor Walz declared a state of emergency. In accordance with the state of emergency and Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.021, the GRRL Board Finance Committee and GRRL staff will participate in the meeting by telephone or other electronic means rather than being...
Posted April 14, 2020
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is raising funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on Thursday, April 23, 2020 and encourages library lovers to make a gift.
GRRL staff are bringing innovative programs to our communities through online storytimes via Facebook, reading challenges in the Beanstack app, and a library card design contest to participate in! Overall, e-audiobooks have been the biggest hit; in fact, over 55% of our...
Posted April 14, 2020
One Book | One Minnesota is a new statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read a common title and come together virtually to enjoy, reflect, and discuss.
Libraries are essential for connection, and through One Book | One Minnesota, libraries across the state – in partnership with local schools – will connect their communities through stories. The program aims to bring Minnesotans closer together during this time of distance and adversity.
The first...
Posted April 13, 2020
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in special session on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
In response to COVID-19 and pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 12. Emergency Management, Governor Walz declared a state of emergency. In accordance with the state of emergency and Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.021, the GRRL Board of Trustees and GRRL staff will participate in the meeting by telephone or other electronic means...