Enjoy library events from the comfort of your home and the convenience of your device!
Great River Regional Library is offering virtual events.
View Minnesota author/photographer Doug Ohman's presentation, Journey Down the Mississippi, a three-part series on the beauty of the Mississippi River. It just may inspire you to explore nature in your own part of Minnesota!
Join the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for a concert--virtually! Find the concert here on YouTube....
Library News
Posted August 12, 2020
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in a special session on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room.
All GRRL Board meetings are open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need to practice social separation, meeting room occupancy will be limited in accordance with MDH and CDC guidelines. Total attendance is limited to available seating, and all persons are expected to maintain a social separation of six (6)...
Posted August 5, 2020
The St. Michael Library is now offering the following services to the public:
Welcome back to the library!
We are closely monitoring information about COVID-19 and in compliance with recommendations from the State of Minnesota, we have expanded services as the guidance changes. For current service details, visit https://griver.org/library-news/faq-covid-19-services The use of library study rooms requires a reservation. Reservations for study rooms are 2 hours. Call the St. Michael...
Posted July 30, 2020
Grab & Go service at the Sauk Centre library has been suspended until further notice.
Curbside Services are once again available all our regular hours: Monday: 12:00-5:00 p.m., Tuesday: 2:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday: 2:00-8:00 p.m., Friday: 12:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Computer, WiFi study room, and copier use are available for essential business for 1 hour daily by appointment. 15-minute browsing appointments are...
Posted July 24, 2020
GRRL~Upsala provides a new Take and Make craft every week, curbside, for families. Young patrons are encouraged to send photos of their work to the branch for posting on the Friends of the Upsala Public Library Facebook page.
For the week of July 12, two patrons sent photos of their marshmallow structures. Bella added tootsie rolls, perhaps for more stability. Mason is more of a purist, using only building materials provided. Interesting work, Upsala kids!
Posted July 17, 2020
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is excited to announce its first-ever streaming service! The streaming service Hoopla is now available to access by using your library card.
Hoopla will give you the ability to check out a variety of videos and movies with no waiting! Library cardholders will be able to enjoy 4 downloads per month. The website hoopladigital.com explains the service “to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on...
Posted July 14, 2020
Sauk Centre Sinclair Lewis Public Library is now OPEN for Grab & Go service!
Please limit your time in the library to 15 minutes for browsing or 1 hour for computer / WiFi study room use by appointment.
There are no toys or inside activities offered at this time. Please see our fun games outside in the basement windows and watch for a new story stroll each week.
NEW Curbside Hours: Once you receive a notification, you can come to the library:
Monday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m...
Posted July 14, 2020
The GRRL Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, via Zoom webinar. The Finance 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, Finance Committee, and GRRL staff will participate...
Posted July 14, 2020
This page was updated on 8/19/2021
We are closely monitoring information about COVID-19 and in compliance with recommendations from the State of Minnesota. We will update the information below as we are able.
To learn more about additional services in your community, call your local library.
Are libraries open?
Yes,GRRL libraries are open during the hours listed on this page.
We may occasionally have to close libraries for a period of time....
Posted July 8, 2020
The GRRL Board Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 3:00 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 Executive Committee and GRRL staff will participate in the meeting by telephone or other electronic means rather than being...