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Library News

Delano Remodel Adds Book Drop, Consolidates Storage

Delano Public Library staff and patrons are enjoying the benefits of a recent remodel that added an estimated 300 sq. ft. of space.
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Paynesville's "Fun Thursdays" Feature Fish, Water Science and Water Fun

 "Fun Thursdays", the Summer Library Program-themed story, craft and activity programs for children ages 5 - 10, continue at the Paynesville Branch. The programs, which begin at 3:30 p.m., will be presented on July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.
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Flower Show at the Belgrade Library Thursday and Friday During Open Hours

Join us for our 4th annual flower show Thursday July 22 and Friday July 23 during open hours.  If you wish to display an arrangement,  container, or specimen please deliver it to the library July 22 between 8 and 10 a.m.  Patrons can register for door prizes and cool off with lemonade and treats.  Gardening books will be on display for checkout.

Board Sets GRRL Budget for 2011

    “I’m very pleased with the support shown by the library’s board of trustees” said Director Kirsty Smith, after the Great River Regional Library (GRRL) board of trustees met on Tuesday, July 13 and set a budget for 2011.
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"The Help" tops list

Staff recently ran the numbers to find out what have been the most popular books so far this year at Great River Regional Library (GRRL).
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View Prints from Art.Org's "1000 Print Summer" in Online Gallery

 Photos are now online of June's "1,000 Print Summer" steamroller art event, which took place at 17 Great River Regional Library branches in June. Most of those who created a steamroller art piece were photographed with their masterpiece, and now ArtOrg has them uploaded to their website.
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100 Year Old Paynesville Public Library First Home In a Closet

 In May of 1908, according to the book
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Minnesota On The Map Exhibit Documents Pictorial Understanding of State

Minnesota sure has changed.

Back in 1850 when a map was created of the Organized Counties of Minnesota, it showed that almost all the state’s white settlers lived in Washington, Ramsey and Benton Counties. Not a highway to be found.
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New Programs Coming

We’re excited about great new programming coming your way.
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