It's getting close to that time when we'll be locking up our libraries for Thanksgiving.
All Great River libraries will be closing at 5 p.m on Thanksgiving Eve., Wednesday, Nov. 22. and closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.
Normal hours will resume on Friday, Nov. 24.
From all of us here at GRRL, Happy Thanksgiving. We're thankful for you!
Library News
Posted November 21, 2017
Posted November 16, 2017
December is 'Hour of Code' month, during which everyone is encouraged to learn about computer coding and coding languages.
At the Paynesville branch, you can learn how to code a short message in binary code, and you'll bring home a bracelet when you're done!
Jen Anfinson will instruct attendees on how to construct the jewelry, and how to incorporate a secret-coded message into the design.
All materials supplied. For ages 12 and up. Space is limited: register online...
Posted November 16, 2017
Beautiful examples of quilting and piecework by Paynesville artist Edie Becker are on display in the Paynesville library gallery until the end of December. Included in the showing are eleven pieces, ranging in size from small table-runners and matts to full-sized bed quilts. Pictured is a quilted bookcase wall-hanging.
The Paynesville library is scheduling artist's displays for the second half of 2018. Contact the library if you'd like to show your creative work in our...
Posted November 16, 2017
Catch him if you can; "The Gingerbread Man" was the theme for Fall Storytime at the Pierz Public Library.
Once a month, during the school year, the Pierz Library holds a storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, crafts and a snack. This month, the children enjoyed helping Leora, the storytime volunteer, tell the story of the Gingerbread Man on the felt board.
Everyone took home a gingerbread man and enjoyed some gingersnap cookies!
Posted November 15, 2017
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 21 at 6 p.m. in the St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room.
The Personnel and Finance Committees will also meet that evening. The Finance meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and the Personnel meeting will be held 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...
Posted November 6, 2017
Grear River Regional Library is thrilled to have the popular and talented Jen Anfinson back with a diverse lineup of art classes.
From ornaments to jewelry to henna tattooing, Jen has a wide range of talents to share with artsy crafters of all ages throughout November and December.
Check out this list of classes, along with their dates and locations. These programs are wildly popular, so you're encouraged to pre-register for them.
Melrose...
Posted November 6, 2017
The "Snappy Elmdalers" visited the Upsala Library recently to proudly hang their 4-H club banner!
This annual event showcases club members' design talents.
Snappy Elmdalers members include, L-R:
Back row, standing: Anna Blonigen, Allie Thelen, Lucy Thelen
Front row, kneeling: Josie Roerick, Bryce Roerick, Eli Thelen
Thanks, Elmdalers!
Posted November 6, 2017
As a child of immigrants, Arna Rennan has a deep well of knowledge when it comes to the music and culture of Norway. Now, Arna will be using her musical and storytelling talents in programs at our libraries this month!
Join us as she shares immigrants' stories that have been set to song. Arna includes music from a variety of genres, including simple four-lined poems, broadsides, waltz tunes, and vaudeville songs.
This event is for all ages and is funded by Minnesota's Arts &...
Posted November 3, 2017
There comes a time when we need to part ways with our old computers, monitors, printers and other technology to make way for upgrades, and give our patrons the chance to get a great deal on these things we don't need anymore.
So, if you're in the market for slightly older but high-quality equipment, you should check out our collection on eBay!
https://www.ebay.com/sch/grlibrary/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
Happy bidding!
Posted November 2, 2017
Few things capture the imagination quite like tales of humans overcoming dystopian, apocalyptic situations - and that's what this month's book list is all about!
https://griver.org/new-best-fun
Do you have a favorite "survival" book? Check it out and see if your pick made the list ... and give a new one a spin!