Library News Archive: September 2009
Library By Design Feature Highlights St. Cloud Library Lighting Scheme
The lighting scheme for the St. Cloud Public Library is featured in "Light Done Right," the cover story in the Fall, 2009, Library By Design publication. Focus of the story is ways in which state of the art lighting is not only energy efficient, but also environmentally sound.
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Get A Head Start On Halloween At The Library
As October approaches, Halloween plans begin! Don't forget to check out all the terrific resources available through your library.
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Love your librarian
Nominations are open for the 2009 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times "I Love My Librarian Award."
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Equipment For Sale
Great River Regional Library is now selling decommissioned computers on eBay, the online auction site. Most computers to be sold are in working condition and at least five years old. Malfunctioning components or computers will be clearly identified.
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GRRL 40th Birthday Cake at Paynesville Branch Friday 9/25/2009!
Friday, September 25, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Great River Regional Library (GRRL) founding organizational meeting. In celebration, the Paynesville Public Library, which has been a member of GRRL since 1992, will have birthday cake and coffee for customers during their 2:00 - 8:00 PM open hours that day. Stop in and visit during your afternoon coffee b
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Summer Reading Programs Show Increases at Region's Libraries
The Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative @ Your Library," was a success!
More children than ever before participated in the Summer Reading Program (SRP) at Great River Regional Library (GRRL) in 2009.
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Loving Your Library
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has been coordinating and providing library services across Central Minnesota since 1969. As we prepare to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our founding on Sept. 25, we’ve been asking you to tell us why you love Great River Regional Library. Here’s what people said.
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Night Time Reading
Bram Stoker sure started something when he wrote "Dracula" in 1897. But fangs ain't what they used to be. Today's neckbiter is likely to be a sensitive lover, a good neighbor, even. Bela Lugosi must be turning in his grave.
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Little Falls Reader Wins $1,000 Sweepstakes
Janaya Heffron of Little Falls was the winner of the "Get Creative @ Saving For College Sweepstakes" for Great River Regional Library (GRRL).
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Eagle Bend Branch Library Manager Adding Staples To Responsibility
Ellen Peters, currently Branch Manager of the Eagle Bend Public Library, is adding management of the Staples Public Library to her responsibilities, effective Sept. 21.
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"Home Is Where The Harp Is" Program at Paynesville Public Library
Harpist Heather Cornelius will provide the live soundtrack for stories about the harp in a program for all ages at the Paynesville Public Library. Discover a handcrafted harp as seen through the eyes of a mouse! Learn how a harp creates its lovely sound, and hear stories about harps. Bring the whole family to enjoy the sweet sounds of the harp on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
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Library Seeks Feedback After One Year of Service
The St. Cloud Public Library Board is seeking public comment at a meeting in the library’s Bremer Community Room on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Read-along Learning Site TumbleBooks Improved
TumbleBooks is getting even better.
More books, games and resources have been added to the children's learning site to make the TumbleBookLibrary experience better than ever!
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40 Great Years!
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Great River Regional Library Celebrates 40Years of Service
Forty years ago, on Sept. 25, 1969, a group of individuals representing the interests of counties and libraries met in St. Cloud to finalize the agreement that created Great River Regional Library (GRRL). Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Wright Counties joined with the city of St.
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40 Years of GRRL!
Great River Regional Library was organized in September, 1969.
This week in history...
The Great Fire of London began in a baker's shop on Pudding Lane, eventually destroying four-fifths of the city in 1666.
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You Said It
Library lovers have been using the library’s website to tell us why they love Great River Regional Library. Here are more of their comments. Let us know why you love GRRL.
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Here's What You Said
Library lovers have been adding their comments on the library's website. Here are some of their comments. Let us know why you love GRRL.
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