Library News
Staples Breaks Ground On New Library
A crowd of city representatives and library staff, architects, builders and schoolchildren gathered to celebrate as the City of Staples broke ground on a new Staples Public Library/City Office complex on Thursday, May 28.
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Teen Summer Fun
"Express Yourself @ Your Library" is the Teen Summer Reading Program. Read the books you want to read and qualify to win a $25 gift card from Amazon.com and other prizes.
Here's how it works
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Summer Reading Fun
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is offering three Summer Reading Programs (SRP) starting Monday, June 8. All kids have to do to join in is register at their local library. It's free of charge and fun all summer long.
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Howard Lake Library Changing Hours June 8
The Howard Lake Public Library is adjusting its open hours effective June 8, 2009.
The new hours will be:
Monday 2-8
Tuesday 1-6
Wednesday 2-8
Thursday 10-6
Friday 3-6
Saturday 10-1
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Brodini Comedy Magic Show To Visit GRRL In June
You’re promised a magical start to the summer at Great River Regional Library (GRRL).
The award-winning Brodini Comedy Magic Show will appear at all 32 GRRL branch libraries June 8-16 (see schedule). Shows will last approximately one hour and admission is free of charge.
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Inspirational Author Lauraine Snelling Visits Upsala
Million selling author, Lauraine Snelling, recently visited Upsala to speak with fans and talk about the craft of writing. Over 115 people heard
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Paynesville Branch "Fun Thursdays" Back This Summer!
Beginning June 11 with 'Silly Science & Crazy Crafts,' Paynesville Public Library's popular weekly program for ages 5 to 10 will run every Thursday through August 6.
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Free iPod Audiobook Downloads Now Available
If you have an iPod or iPhone, you can now join the crowd who enjoy bestselling audiobooks through Great River Regional Library’s (GRRL) downloadable audiobook service.
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New Website Offers Local Branch News & Events
The redesigned Great River Regional Library website offers library patrons the option to choose a local version of library news and information. By ‘bookmarking’ their local branch page as their starting point, GRRL patrons can view information and events pertaining specifically to their branch.
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Children’s Book Week
It’s the perfect time to enjoy fun books, classic books, new books or books that just take your fancy.
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