Annual Used Book Sale this weekend!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Central Square Mall
pick up a great book (or DVD or puzzle or game)

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.

Dinosaur Bones @ your library

On Tuesday, July 16, 125 people visited the Minnesota Science Museum's Dinosaur Bones and Fossils Show under the KAXE/Rotary tent next to the Grand Rapids ARea Library.  Several kids got to help assemble a dinosaur puzzle!