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Library News
Posted February 6, 2018
Do you have a child that is "stuck in the middle" in grades 5-9? Does your child read at a high level? Is your child telling you they can't find anything to read? Does your child want to move up from juvenile books, but you are concerned about the issues and situations depicted in the Young Adult genre?
Ask the library staff about a Gentle Read.
A Gentle Read is a book that may be inspiring, heartwarming or lift the reader's spirits. These titles might also exemplify good morals,...
Posted February 1, 2018
Love is ... complicated.
And that's the theme of February's emotionally-charged "Year in Reading" list.
This month, our collection explores the dual sides of love and passion.
So, don't fight it - browse our list and perhaps you'll find a great new read to, well, love.
Posted January 26, 2018
The Sauk Centre Library got into the Star Wars spirit recently with the release of the movie, "The Last Jedi," and you're invited to check out the two-sided display in our large front window!
Star Wars books, audiobooks, kits, and movies are all available for checkout. We also have free stickers, activity sheets for making Star Wars snowflakes, and even a word find.
Our biggest problem? Keeping the popular display stocked!
Posted January 25, 2018
One of the goals of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is to provide a simple approach to establishing strong early literacy skills.
We have revamped our program, so come in, sign your child up, get your materials, and start reading! For ages birth to kindergarten.
Sponsored by the Waite Park Friends of the Library.
Posted January 23, 2018
Hand Lettering is all the rage right now, and you can learn how to do it at the Becker Library with artist Jen Anfinson!
A wide array of supplies, techniques, and fonts will be introduced, as well as backgrounds, banners, and florals.
The class is FREE and takes place on Monday, Feb. 5th at 6:30pm.
For ages 15 to adult. Limit 12, so registration in advance is required. A Legacy event.
For more winter art and author programs around Great River Regional Library, including classes...
Posted January 18, 2018
Do your New Year's resolutions include forming better health habits?
Would you like a little help?
Join us at the Delano library for this four-part series on caring for yourself and your loved ones through healthy eating, strength training, mindfulness and more. These classes are provided by Allina Health Buffalo.
Here's the lineup:
Healthy Eating for Active Older Adults & Healthy Eating the Mediterranean Way
Wednesday, Jan. 10
1-2 p.m.
Healthy Eating for Children &...
Posted January 10, 2018
Quilters, your attention please; the St. Cloud Public Library would love to display your art.
As a way to promote local artists and crafters, the library will be hosting a year-long rotating quilt display.
The display will be located on the library's second floor on the south side of the building.
Each month, one quilter will be selected to display a full or queen-sized quilt. Only one quilt will be displayed per month. Quilts will be selected on a first come, first served basis...
Posted January 6, 2018
Three young people wrote 32-word stories after viewing the photographic writing prompt in December.
Winners at GRRL~Upsala received a prize from the Friends of the Upsala Public Library for their efforts.
Pictured are Josie and Tucker Hollermann. Not pictured is Isabelle Leners.
Congratulations!
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
Great River Regional Library bid farewell to two board members at the end of 2017.
Board President Dave Kircher presented certificates of appreciation to Bernice Berns and Spencer Buerkle.
Both Bernice and Spencer served their term limits, a total of nine years, from 2009 through 2017.
Thank you, Bernice and Spencer, for your time and commitment to GRRL all these years.