Congratulations to the Friends of the
Grand Rapids Area Library! The Friends were recently the recipients of a United for Libraries National Friends
of Libraries Week Award. There were only 2 awards given in the whole country! The
Friends mission is to support the library and staff, the library's mission, and
to enhance the library's resources and services that helps support the
library. Find more information about the Friends here and consider joining to
be part of a national award winning group!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Museum Passes now availableWe just received Museum passes good for one admission to an area museum before December 31. These are good at 13 different locations in the region (including the Forest History Center and the Judy Garland Museum as well as the Duluth Depot and the MN Discovery Center) We receive a limited number so must limit passes to 4 per family. Have fun!
These passes are funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
6th Grade History Passes
MN Historical Society is giving passes to all 6th graders in the state allowing free admission to all 26 MN History Sites through August of 2014. They are available from www.visitmnhistory.org and at the Forest History Center. Explore History all over the state!
These passes are funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
6th Grade History Passes
MN Historical Society is giving passes to all 6th graders in the state allowing free admission to all 26 MN History Sites through August of 2014. They are available from www.visitmnhistory.org and at the Forest History Center. Explore History all over the state!
Thursday, October 03, 2013
The chair is back!
Paul Bunyan's Chair is back on the corner of Highways 2 and 169. Ribbon Cutting at 5 pm on Friday, October 4. Stop by!Friday, August 30, 2013
Riverfront Energy Center Open House: Sept 6, 4-6 pm
Riverfront Energy Center Open House
Grand Rapids Area Library 140 NE 2nd St (West parking lot)
September 6, 4 pm – 6 pm.
Tour the Library’s Energy Center, which extracts heat from the UPM Blandin Plant’s wastewater to warm the building.
Learn about the solar sunflower and plans for solar electricity generation.
View a model wind turbine developed by ICC engineering students.
See the new Educational Dashboard with demonstrations of alternative energy production and the green features of the Library (also accessible from the Library’s web page at: http://www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/About/riverfront.htm
The Dashboard is also available as an app for an iPad. Search in iTunes for "Riverfront Energy Center"
Tour the Library’s Energy Center, which extracts heat from the UPM Blandin Plant’s wastewater to warm the building.
Learn about the solar sunflower and plans for solar electricity generation.
View a model wind turbine developed by ICC engineering students.
See the new Educational Dashboard with demonstrations of alternative energy production and the green features of the Library (also accessible from the Library’s web page at: http://www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/About/riverfront.htm
The Dashboard is also available as an app for an iPad. Search in iTunes for "Riverfront Energy Center"
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Chair Affair Fundraiser for the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation
August 6th 5:00 pm at the Timberlake lodge.
BBQ Dinner, music and fun!
Beautiful Adirondack Chairs painted by local artists will be auctioned.
Tickets (only $10 !) available at the Library or from any Library Foundation Board member. Get yours now!
More information and pictures of all chairs are on the Chair Affair pages
All proceeds go towards Library programs and materials. If you can't make it, but want to support the Foundation, Donate Now!
Minnesota's Civic Legacy: Special Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Library
Extended through August 8th!
This display shows 18 of Minnesota's refurbished, restored and repaired architectural gems of cities around Minnesota. Old Central School is included! Thanks to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota for the Loan of the exhibit.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Dinosaur Bones @ your library
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Peeps Diorama Contest Winners
The judging has finished and the winners have been announced in the 1st Annual Peeps Diorama Contest!
5th Grade and Below Category-"Helm's Peep" by Gracie Knauss
6th-12th Grade Category-"Hanging with my Peeps" by Mara Munter
Adult Category-"Peeps Snow Days" by Muggs and Nellie
Peeple's Choice Award
1st Place-"Peeps Snow Days" by Muggs and Nellie
2nd Place-"Helm's Peep" by Gracie Knauss
3rd Place-"Peeperoni and Cheese Peepza" by Patti Carlin-Janssen
Check out this link to the photostream of entries. Which diorama is your favorite?
Thank you to: Marcia and Darla for donating the toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss, the Friends of the Library for supplying the Target Gift Cards, and Three Bears Candy Company for donating the gift basket for the Peeple's Choice Award Winner!
5th Grade and Below Category-"Helm's Peep" by Gracie Knauss
6th-12th Grade Category-"Hanging with my Peeps" by Mara Munter
Adult Category-"Peeps Snow Days" by Muggs and Nellie
Peeple's Choice Award
1st Place-"Peeps Snow Days" by Muggs and Nellie
2nd Place-"Helm's Peep" by Gracie Knauss
3rd Place-"Peeperoni and Cheese Peepza" by Patti Carlin-Janssen
Check out this link to the photostream of entries. Which diorama is your favorite?
Thank you to: Marcia and Darla for donating the toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss, the Friends of the Library for supplying the Target Gift Cards, and Three Bears Candy Company for donating the gift basket for the Peeple's Choice Award Winner!
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