Library News
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 »
Kimball Adopts New Open Hours for 2013
The new library open hours for Kimball begin on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Friday open hours have returned to Kimball Library. With the adjustment of allocated hours the Kimball library now is able to offer Friday open hours while still keeping two weekday mornings and one later evening.The new hours are:
Monday 10-1, 2-7
Wednesday 10-1, 3-6
Friday 3-6 Read more »
Digital Library Help
If you received an iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader or Nook this holiday season, you may be looking for help with your eBook downloads. Here are some tips for downloading from the Great River Digital Library.
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