Library News

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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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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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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