Library News
Delano Girl Scout Jessica Meyer Goes for the Gold!
Jessica Meyer loves the library so much she decided to enhance the book collection at the Delano library by purchasing picture and teen books. In the process, Jessica earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. Read more »
Libraries Bridging Digital Divide Says FCC Chairman
The role of libraries in bridging the digital divide is acknowledged by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski in a video released recently at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting. Read more »
Meet Popular Authors
Writers of fiction and nonfiction who have a regional or national audience will be visiting GRRL locations this spring.
One of the most prolific is Stan Tekiela, a Minnesota based naturalist and photographer with more than 100 popular state-specific bird, wildflower and tree guides to his name. Read more »
Love is in the Air at Royalton
Royalton Public Library is housed in the Royalton City Hall building. Students from the Royalton Elementary School share their art work with the public at a gallery at Royalton City Hall. Patrons who visit the library enjoy viewing the ever-changing exhibit of student artwork. Read more »
Okee Dokee Brothers Receive Grammy Award
The Okee Dokee Brothers, previously a little-known duo based in Minneapolis, captured the 2013 Grammy for best children's recording Sunday, Feb. 10 for their album "Can You Canoe?" The songs on the album were based on a month-long trip the duo took paddling down the Mississippi River. Read more »
VAM Minnesota Artist Exhibition Program: Best Practices in Proposals and More!
Christopher Atkins and Allen Brewer of MAEP will discuss the popular exhibition program and how to propose exhibition ideas.
Wednesday February 6th from 6 pm-8 pm. St. Cloud Library Mississippi Room.
St. Cloud History Day Hullabaloo
Minnesota's State History Day is Saturday, May 4. Between now and then students across the state will be developing presentations and information on the history day topic: "Turning Points In History: People, Ideas, Events."
Do you need help with your History Day Projects?
Come to our Hullabaloo at the St. Cloud Public Library! Read more »
ALA Names Award Winning Books
A number of book awards were announced on Monday, Jan. 28 by the American Library Association (ALA) at their midwinter meeting. Read more »
Federal Report Provides National Data on Value of Libraries
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services has published the FY 2010 report on Public Libraries in the United States. The report’s data shows the vitality of public library service in America. Read more »
St. Cloud Magazine - A- Palooza!!
We're giving away our old magazines (from 2010 or older) at the St. Cloud Public Library. Do you have any craft projects that need paper? Are you planning on doing collage or decoupage in the new year? Want to relive celebrity scandals, check for recipes, get fitness tips for all seasons? Read more »
