The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 15, at 6 p.m. in the St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room. The Finance Committee will meet that evening 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 services should contact the Administrative Assistant three business days prior to the meeting at 320...
Library News
Posted January 7, 2019
Members of the Foley Community joined Great River Regional Library Executive Director Karen Pundsack for a discussion about local library services in November.
Here are some of the topics covered.
Check out griver.org/events and search for your community to see if there's a community meeting coming to your library.
Posted January 7, 2019
The popular and ever-talented Jen Anfinson is back at Great River Regional Library!
Anfinson, an artist/teacher, has acquired a strong following throughout GRRL with her art workshops, and it isn’t hard to see why ...
This winter, Jen is touring with a host of different classes, including:
Macrame
Upcycled slipper sewing
Weaving
Jewelry-stamping
Wire-wrapped jewelry
Check out our calendar to see where Jen will be in January and February, or pick...
Posted January 7, 2019
Members of the Royalton Community joined Great River Regional Library Executive Director Karen Pundsack for a discussion about local library services in October.
Here are some of the topics covered.
Check out griver.org/events and search for your community to see if there's a community meeting coming to your library.
Posted January 3, 2019
January and February will see several new programs with an artistic theme, and for those looking to add fitness to their routine, we have a new Yoga Storytime class. Also, the ongoing event of 1,000 books before Kindergarten continues in 2019.
Library storytimes will also be happening Fridays in January and February from 10:30-11am. In addition, ECFE will host storytime at the library on Tuesdays in January and February. See our descriptions below to learn more about the fun programs...
Posted January 2, 2019
Great River Regional Library’s Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program is about to begin – and you can “Get Yeti” for it by visiting your local library.
The theme of this year's program is, you guessed it, “Get Yeti to Read.” However, unlike the elusive Bigfoot, a good book is easy to find at the library.
Why join? Reading is relaxing, entertaining, boosts brain power and makes life more interesting. And, with your library card, it’s free. If you’re struggling to pick your next title,...
Posted December 18, 2018
Members of the Buffalo Community joined Great River Regional Library Executive Director, Karen Pundsack, for a discussion about local library services in October.
Here are some of the topics covered.
Check out griver.org/events and search for your community to see if there's a community meeting coming to your library.
Posted December 8, 2018
When the busy holiday season has you bustling through town looking for those last minute gifts, why not take some time to give yourself a present - a visit to your local library! It's a great opportunity to slow down and enjoy some FREE and FESTIVE time for yourself. Here in the Becker Library, we have some upcoming programs that are sure to fill the whole family with holiday cheer. And of course, the Great River Regional Library has an extensive collection of holiday books, music,...
Posted December 5, 2018
Stearns 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 visit the Stearns County website.
You can also find more information by visiting: https...
Posted December 3, 2018
Every December, we ask you to tell us a tale in just a few words, inspired by a historical (and often slightly bizarre) photograph.
Using the picture above as inspiration, give us 33 words. Just let your imagination run wild!
Send your tales to us online or drop by your branch to pick up a paper submission form.
We’ll share a smattering of our favorites in January!