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Library News
Posted March 28, 2018
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they are able to read and write. In fact, research shows that children are able to build these skills years before they start school.
And that's why Great River Regional Library (GRRL) offers the popular "1,000 Book Before Kindergarten" program.
This ambitious but fun program comes with a simple mission: to encourage children ages 0-5 and their parents to read 1,000 books together in advance of kindergarten....
Posted March 16, 2018
If you're in need of copies, whether in color or black and white, the Staples Public Library has you covered.
We recently acquired a new color copy machine. Copies can be made in Color for .50 or Black/White for .10.
The machine includes a USB drive, so copies can be scanned and added or printed from the drive.
Stop in and let us help you with your printing needs!
Posted March 16, 2018
If you're in need of copies, whether in color or black and white, the Eagle Bend Public Library is here to help.
We recently acquired a new color copy machine. Copies can be made in Color for .50 or Black/White for .10.
The machine includes a USB drive, so copies can be scanned and added or printed from the drive.
Stop in and let us help you with your printing needs!
Posted March 1, 2018
Paynesville Branch Library customer Jen Anfinson is nothing short of inspirational.
She's a popular Legacy program artist, teaching classes throughout the state on calligraphy, jewelry-making, repurposing and other creative pursuits.
Jen uses her library card to help find inspiration to share and pass along.
Here are some books that helped her come up with her great ideas:
In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists and Entrepreneurs...
Posted March 1, 2018
Spring is just around the corner, and we are getting ready to sow the seeds of outstanding library services with the help of our supporters.
Locally Growin’ is Great River Regional Library’s (GRRL) new March fundraiser, and the mission is simple: to help every GRRL branch raise the funds they need for something special.
Here’s how it works. You get to choose which library you would like to support, and that gift will be put toward a goal decided upon by your local library. ...
Posted February 8, 2018
This program has ended
It’s really the perfect gift for the library lover in your life, or even yourself: a day at Great River Regional Library.
“Own A Day” is a new, easy and fun way to support all the great work being done at your local library.
How does it work? For $100, you can “buy” any day of the year. In return, you’ll get:
recognition at the library branch of your choice
a certificate of appreciation
a mention of your gift and honoree on the front page of griver....
Posted January 4, 2018
We asked you to tell a story in 32 words or less ... and you did!
Short Story Writing Month, or ShoStoWriMo, has come to a close, and we're pleased to share the prose (and maybe even a poem or two) inspired by the above photo, courtesy of the Stearns History Museum.
Enjoy!
An assembly of adolescents and adults anxiously await the Annual Homemade Derby Race. Each young athlete has adjusted axels, accepted advice and anticipates achieving the goal to be first...
Posted January 2, 2018
It's a new year, and a few of our libraries are kicking it off with brand new hours.
Three libraries within the Great River Regional Library system have modified their open hours, effective January of 2018.
The three libraries are Clearwater, Elk River and Melrose.
In each location, the new hours will continue to provide opportunities for people with varied schedules to visit the library.
Clearwater Library ...
Posted December 4, 2017
Nine years ago, Sue Stine retired from her job as a metro-area teacher. She and her husband had dreams of retiring in a rural community, and chose Long Prairie.
She didn’t know this at the time, but as a voracious reader, she really couldn’t have ended up in a better place.
That’s because the small community is home to a lively and engaged group called the Women’s Literary Club – an organization that’s about to celebrate its 125th anniversary next year.
And Stine, along with about...
Posted November 2, 2017
Books and podcasts? Of course!
The Central Minnesota Library Exchange is proud to present their new podcast, "Books and Beverages," and Great River is thrilled to contribute!
Each episode discusses a new genre of books ... and the beverages to drink while reading them. Many of these podcasts will feature Great River librarians and staff, starting with the first one: romance!
So, grab a beverage, sit in your favorite comfy chair, and tune in!
https://cmle.org/tag/books-and-beverages...