Library News
Arts Culture History
Arts, culture and history programming at the library is getting a boost. The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by Minnesota voters in 2008 is providing libraries across the state with funding for programming about arts, culture and history.
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Explore your library, then explore Minnesota!
If you're planning a shorter, closer-to-home vacation this fall and winter, make sure you check out the library's collection of guidebooks. You'll find Minnesota trips detailed for you, whether you favor camping, bike trips, hikes, bed-and-breakfasts, bird-watching, fishing, golfing, State Parks, RV parks, roughing it or luxuriating at the best resorts the state has to offer.
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New Elk River Public Library Makes History
The Elk River Public Library made history Monday night when it received an award designating it as a LEED Gold Certified building – the first library in Minnesota to achieve LEED Gold certification.
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Get Ready for School
The transition from summer to school can create anxiety for kids, but your library can help. Ensure your child has the smartest card of all, a library card.
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Summer Reading Program Ends Saturday 8/8
The Summer Reading Program officially ends this Saturday, but that doesn't mean it's too late to start!
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Staples Branch Manager Retires
Viretta Neidhardt, Branch Manager of the Staples Public Library, has retired from Great River Regional Library (GRRL) effective Tuesday, July 28.
The decision was not as surprising as it may appear as Neidhardt reduced her work schedule recently for personal reasons.
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Board Approves GRRL Budget for 2010
The Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Board of Trustees passed a 2010 budget at its July meeting that preserves major library services but includes a decrease of approximately $200,700 from 2009.
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State Fair Discounts
The Minnesota State Fair is offering discounts to library card holders on September 2. They’re calling it Read & Ride Wednesday. The discounts apply to gate admission only, but adults save $2, seniors save $3 and children 5-12 save $2.
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Pierz Library Mural Brightens Main Street
A librarian’s inspiration and community help have brightened the façade of the Pierz Public Library.
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Artist begins work on Albany Public Library mural
Local artist Lisa Nicoll began painting the mural at the Albany Public Library on July 20. Work is progressing quickly, and she expects to have it completed in August. The painting is worked on before and during library open hours. Patrons have enjoyed watching Nicoll paint as well as discussing the mural with her.
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