Beginning construction on energy building at Library

 

The digging began on June 24 in preparation for construction of a small building to house heat transfer equipment which will extract heat from the waste water discharged from the paper mill and use the heat in the Library's heating system.  The work is expected to be completed by November 1.

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Finches like libraries too!

Two finches stopped by the Grand Rapids Area Library today and rested on the window sill while watching the activity inside. Perhaps they wanted to sign up for the summer reading program.  We have programs for all ages, including:

 Novel Destinations

Our adult summer reading program. Pick up a book bingo card and expand your reading horizons! Read something you would not otherwise read. If you are in a book group and would like a Library staff person to do a short talk on free downloadable ebooks and audiobooks available from the library, let us know!

You are Here

Our teen summer reading program  Read a book, complete a review and enter a drawing each week for fun prizes! Our 2nd Annual Teen Photo Contest begins this week also. Teens can submit photos until July 23rd. Stop at the reference desk for a submission form.

One World Many Stories

Kids (ages 0-14) can sign up for our summer reading program, pick up a reading log, and keep track of their reading. Bring back the completed log and get a free book to keep! Children under age 5 completing the summer reading program are eligible for Baby Steps Coupons.

Everyone is welcome to sign up!

Free tickets @ your Library

The Grand Rapids Area Library just received some last minute tickets to area attractions.

These  tickets must be used by June 13:

Judy Garland/Children’s Museum
Minnesota Discovery Center
Great Lakes Aquarium
Historic Union Depot (Duluth)
Split rock Lighthouse
Lake County Historical Society (Two Harbors)

Bring in your Arrowhead Library System card to pick up the tickets.  The supply is limited, so hurry in! As long as you're stopping by, pick up a calendar of events and activities for the summer!

These passes have been funded with money from the sales tax which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage.  The Legislature did not pass a bill to distribute these funds, so funding for future programs is in limbo.