Sam Miltich and Friends play a great concert with lots of interesting music tidbits for an appreciative crowd in front of the KAXE/Rotary tent. The preschoolers were dancing, and the seniors were tapping their toes!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sam Miltich and Friends at the Library
Sam Miltich and Friends play a great concert with lots of interesting music tidbits for an appreciative crowd in front of the KAXE/Rotary tent. The preschoolers were dancing, and the seniors were tapping their toes!
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Titambe west african dance ensemble
A crowd of about 100 people learned about drums this morning at the Library, and about dancing!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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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Friday, June 10, 2011
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:
Everyone is welcome to sign up!
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.
Monday, June 06, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Use your tickets!
If you picked up a ticket at the Library to visit a local museum, historical society or other attraction in the region, use it this weekend! Most tickets expire May 30. Check the back of the ticket for an expiration date.
Note: The museum pass program has been funded through the Arts and Cultural Legacy funding. (remember the small addition to the sales tax?) A bill reauthorizing funding for Arts, Environment and Clean Water was not passed by the Legislature before they adjourned, so funding is in limbo for now.
Note: The museum pass program has been funded through the Arts and Cultural Legacy funding. (remember the small addition to the sales tax?) A bill reauthorizing funding for Arts, Environment and Clean Water was not passed by the Legislature before they adjourned, so funding is in limbo for now.
Inheritance Cycle
Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr...Inheritance. The final book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini will be released on November 8, 2011!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Grand Rapids Library - Carpet update april 12
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Library carpet progress: east half ready for carpet
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Library Carpet project continuing
Scraping and grinding the floor
No checkout here
Picture books snaking down the aisleWednesday, March 30, 2011
Library Carpet: west half is done!
The carpet layers just finished laying carpet in the west half of the Grand Rapids Library. 
It needs to sit for a few days before the heavy stacks are moved back onto it. The movers will come back on Monday to move everything from the east end to the west end, then the ripping and grinding will begin again!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Progress on Library Floor
Carpet is being laid this week on the first half of the floor at the Grand Rapids Library, after the concrete was resurfaced. The movers will be back next week to move everything to the completed half, and the process will begin again on the second half. We should be moving back in during the last week of April.
In the meantime, we are open for limited hours with limited services Monday - Friday from 12:30 - 5:30, and Saturday 10 - 2. We have computers available, a small collection of children's and adult's materials for check out and newspapers and magazines. You can pick up material requested in advance. Thanks for your patience!.
Above Left: Resurfacing Floor
Right: 
Carpet and glue ready to go on the clean floor Right: the first carpet tiles go down.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Grand Rapids Library Begins Re-carpet project
Movers came on Monday morning to begin moving furniture and stacks in preparation for re-carpeting the 
main library. They brought jacks to use for moving the stacks.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Arrowhead Library Catalog Restored
After being down all of Wednesday and Thursday, the Arrowhead Library catalog is back up! You can now search for books, renew your books, and download audiobooks and ebooks. You can also request books. Thanks for your patience!
Don't forget: the Grand Rapids Library will be open limited hours beginning March 21.
M-F 12:30-5:30, Sat 10-2
Computers will be available, and books can be requested in advance.
Don't forget: the Grand Rapids Library will be open limited hours beginning March 21.
M-F 12:30-5:30, Sat 10-2
Computers will be available, and books can be requested in advance.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Author Visit: Kao Kalia Yang- The Late Homecomer
Author visit
Ms Yang will talk about her story on Thursday, March 17 at 7 pm at the Library. Born in Thailand’s Ban Vinai Refugeee Camp in 1980, Kao Kalia Yang immigrated to St. Paul with her family in 1987. A graduate of Carleton College and Columbia University, Yang, together with her sister, is the founder of Words Wanted, an agency dedicated to helping immigrants with writing, translating and business services. “The Latehomecomer” is her first book. For more information about the author, check her web site: http://www.kaokaliayang.com/
Rapids Reads
The Late Homecomer by Kao Kalia Yang, is the book chosen for Rapids Reads – a community-wide reading effort. It won the Minnesota Book Award for creative non-fiction in 2009. It is the story of one family’s journey from war-torn Laos, into and out of refugee camps in Thailand, and eventually to Minnesota.
Read a Copy
Many book clubs in town have already discussed the book or are planning to do so soon. Multiple copies are available at the Library for check-out. Pick up a copy to discuss with your book club or to read just for yourself.
Ms Yang will talk about her story on Thursday, March 17 at 7 pm at the Library. Born in Thailand’s Ban Vinai Refugeee Camp in 1980, Kao Kalia Yang immigrated to St. Paul with her family in 1987. A graduate of Carleton College and Columbia University, Yang, together with her sister, is the founder of Words Wanted, an agency dedicated to helping immigrants with writing, translating and business services. “The Latehomecomer” is her first book. For more information about the author, check her web site: http://www.kaokaliayang.com/
Rapids Reads
The Late Homecomer by Kao Kalia Yang, is the book chosen for Rapids Reads – a community-wide reading effort. It won the Minnesota Book Award for creative non-fiction in 2009. It is the story of one family’s journey from war-torn Laos, into and out of refugee camps in Thailand, and eventually to Minnesota.
Read a Copy
Many book clubs in town have already discussed the book or are planning to do so soon. Multiple copies are available at the Library for check-out. Pick up a copy to discuss with your book club or to read just for yourself.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Winter Reading Programs
Teen Winter Reading 2011 is here!
It runs until-February 28. Teens (age 12-18) can read books or graphic novels and keep track of pages read each day. Log sheets can be picked up in the library or online at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm After reading 700 pages, bring in the log sheet and pick a free book. Once 1500 pages have been read, stop back in with the log sheet and pick up a Target gift card. On Monday, January 24 from 1pm-3pm celebrate no school by playing a Wii game at the library.
Children’s Winter Reading Program
Pick up reading log
Come to the Children's desk and sign up for the Winter Reading Program! You'll receive a book log, a coupon for a free Applebee's kids’ meal, bookmark, and activity booklet. Then, just keep track of the time you read.When you have filled your sheet, return it to the Children's desk (by February 12th) and you can choose a new, free book to keep! Watch for special winter reading events coming up in January and February, including a special snow program on January 24.
It runs until-February 28. Teens (age 12-18) can read books or graphic novels and keep track of pages read each day. Log sheets can be picked up in the library or online at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm After reading 700 pages, bring in the log sheet and pick a free book. Once 1500 pages have been read, stop back in with the log sheet and pick up a Target gift card. On Monday, January 24 from 1pm-3pm celebrate no school by playing a Wii game at the library.
Children’s Winter Reading Program
Pick up reading log
Come to the Children's desk and sign up for the Winter Reading Program! You'll receive a book log, a coupon for a free Applebee's kids’ meal, bookmark, and activity booklet. Then, just keep track of the time you read.When you have filled your sheet, return it to the Children's desk (by February 12th) and you can choose a new, free book to keep! Watch for special winter reading events coming up in January and February, including a special snow program on January 24.
Science Fun @ your Library
Science explosion at RJEMS
Friday January 21 is an early release day for District 318 but there is a fantastic event planned for the Middle School beginning at 1:00 pm. Science explosion! will feature natural sciences, lego robotics, physical sciences and lots of interactive opportunities. There will be demonstrations, displays, exhibits, hands on activities, and fun things to do, watch and explore. This is a Children First! event organized by staff of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital any many volunteers
Science Books
The Children’s Library offers dozens of great titles for science experiments and everyday science fun! Stop by before the science explosion, or afterwards to explore more science
. Science Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams contains a multitude of science experiments which help teach principles of physics, meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology and more. Large print and great pictures encourage a lot of exploratory fun! Check out this book and many more in the “Science Experiment” Dewey number 507.8!
You can also find information about specific areas of science. Light, Sound & Electricity by Kirsteen Rogers is a great example of such a book. This book also includes internet sites you may want to visit to learn more!
Don’t miss the “Cool Science” series! Titles in this series include Cool Spy Supplies, Cool Sensory Suspense, Cool Odor Decoders, Cool Gravity Activities, Cool Dry Ice Devices, and Cool Distance Assistant. Lots of fun science projects for a lotta fun (and a little learning!)
Into robotics? Try the Robots and Robotics series. Titles include: Film and Fiction Robots, High-Risk Robots, How Robots Work, Robots at Work and Play, Scientific and Medical Robots, and Space Robots.
These and so many more are waiting for you at your library…check it out! Sign up for the Winter Reading Program while you are here and track those science books on your reading log!
Science Learning Resources
A great resource to use for science projects, science homework or just to learn more is the Science Reference Center, a database accessible from the Library, at home, or anywhere with a computer and internet connection. The database has many articles from periodicals, reference books, and many pictures. Additional Science resources can be found in Kids Infobits, the Virtual Reference Library, and the Infotrac databases. These databases are accessible from the Library's web site www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us under the "Online Resources" button, or by going to the Electronic Library for Minnesota page at www.elm4you.org.
Movie Night
Bring dinner or a snack or just yourself and join the fun at the monthly free family movie night beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, January 20. January’s film is “Nanny McPhee Returns”
Friday January 21 is an early release day for District 318 but there is a fantastic event planned for the Middle School beginning at 1:00 pm. Science explosion! will feature natural sciences, lego robotics, physical sciences and lots of interactive opportunities. There will be demonstrations, displays, exhibits, hands on activities, and fun things to do, watch and explore. This is a Children First! event organized by staff of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital any many volunteers
Science Books
The Children’s Library offers dozens of great titles for science experiments and everyday science fun! Stop by before the science explosion, or afterwards to explore more science
. Science Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams contains a multitude of science experiments which help teach principles of physics, meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology and more. Large print and great pictures encourage a lot of exploratory fun! Check out this book and many more in the “Science Experiment” Dewey number 507.8!
You can also find information about specific areas of science. Light, Sound & Electricity by Kirsteen Rogers is a great example of such a book. This book also includes internet sites you may want to visit to learn more!
Don’t miss the “Cool Science” series! Titles in this series include Cool Spy Supplies, Cool Sensory Suspense, Cool Odor Decoders, Cool Gravity Activities, Cool Dry Ice Devices, and Cool Distance Assistant. Lots of fun science projects for a lotta fun (and a little learning!)
Into robotics? Try the Robots and Robotics series. Titles include: Film and Fiction Robots, High-Risk Robots, How Robots Work, Robots at Work and Play, Scientific and Medical Robots, and Space Robots.
These and so many more are waiting for you at your library…check it out! Sign up for the Winter Reading Program while you are here and track those science books on your reading log!
Science Learning Resources
A great resource to use for science projects, science homework or just to learn more is the Science Reference Center, a database accessible from the Library, at home, or anywhere with a computer and internet connection. The database has many articles from periodicals, reference books, and many pictures. Additional Science resources can be found in Kids Infobits, the Virtual Reference Library, and the Infotrac databases. These databases are accessible from the Library's web site www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us under the "Online Resources" button, or by going to the Electronic Library for Minnesota page at www.elm4you.org.
Movie Night
Bring dinner or a snack or just yourself and join the fun at the monthly free family movie night beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, January 20. January’s film is “Nanny McPhee Returns”
Monday, December 06, 2010
Holiday book sale
Holiday Book Sale at the Library!
Stop in all day to shop for books, puzzles, gift baskets etc for kids, teens and adults. In the Lobby and in the Friends of the Library Book Store
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Kayaking
The leaves have started to change color and it's a perfect time to get out and enjoy nature either on foot or on the water. Speaking of water, we are excited to welcome Mary Shideler, the Kayak Lady, to the library. Mary's book, which came out a few weeks ago, is titled "The Kayak Lady: one woman, one kayak, and 1007 lakes." She'll be talking about her experiences paddling all 1,007 lakes in Itasca County.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Stieg Larsson read alikes
Have you read the Millennium Trilogy books by Stieg Larsson and want to read more that are similar? There are a whole slew of authors from the cold north that you may find intriguing. In alphabetical order by last name here are the authors: Ake Edwardson, Kjell Eriksson,
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Indies on Tuesdays return!
Indies on Tuesdays 7:30 pm beginning June 15
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
Thursday, June 10, 2010
We the People
The library wrote a grant and received 17 classic hardcover books as part of the "We the People" Bookshelf from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The books relate to the theme "A More Perfect Union." As we celebrate the 150th annivarsary of the Civil War, the NEH hopes to promote reflection among young people with this theme. Stop in to check out some of the books!
Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella
Frog (courtesy of Schiffelly Puppets) gave a command performance to over 100 people on June 7.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Poetry & Music
April is National Poetry month, and we are doing a special event this week to celebrate.
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Create a Hot Chocolate Winter Book
Saturday, January 23 1:00 - 3:30 in the Library Community Room
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Carpet in Library workroom
It's all finished, except for the lingering smell of new carpet in the building after carpet was installed in the work room, the study room, and Teen Universe. Mike Russell and his crew from Russell Carpet did a great job of removing the old carpet and installing the new.
Thanks for your patience during the time we were open for only limited services!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday at the Library
December 19th
Dad and Me Story Time @ 10:30 am
Mom's Day out
An opportunity for Mom (or Dad) to go shopping, take a nap, or do something else fun: A Girl Scout troop is volunteering to provide supervision and activities for children age 3-10 on Saturday December 19th from 10-2:00
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call the Children?s Department at 327-8823 to register. We still have some openings, so call to reserve a spot!
Saturday is the last day to pick up holiday reading/viewing/listening material.
We will be open only limited hours on Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and only for picking up reserved items and using the computers.
Check the web site for details.
Dad and Me Story Time @ 10:30 am
Mom's Day out
An opportunity for Mom (or Dad) to go shopping, take a nap, or do something else fun: A Girl Scout troop is volunteering to provide supervision and activities for children age 3-10 on Saturday December 19th from 10-2:00
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call the Children?s Department at 327-8823 to register. We still have some openings, so call to reserve a spot!
Saturday is the last day to pick up holiday reading/viewing/listening material.
We will be open only limited hours on Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and only for picking up reserved items and using the computers.
Check the web site for details.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Book Sale! Clear the Shelves
The Bookstore shelves, that is! On December 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library are having a booksale to clear out the bookstore and all the accumulated donations so we can use the bookstore as a temporary workstation when we re-carpet the workroom.
Come for great bargains on books, and other miscellaneous items.
Thursday December 10 9-6
Friday, December 11 9-3
Come for great bargains on books, and other miscellaneous items.
Thursday December 10 9-6
Friday, December 11 9-3
Let's Dance!
Terrance Smith will lead a folk dance session for all ages on Tuesday December 8 from 3:30 -4:30.
Fun for everyone!
Bring a friend, learn a dance and have fun.
A founding member of the Tamarack Dance Association, Terrance teaches and leads dances for all ages.
Fun for everyone!
Bring a friend, learn a dance and have fun.
A founding member of the Tamarack Dance Association, Terrance teaches and leads dances for all ages.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving schedule at the Library
We will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25 and be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28.
Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.
Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!
Don't forget Judy Garshelis' Otter Spotter program on December 1st!
We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28.
Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.
Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!
Don't forget Judy Garshelis' Otter Spotter program on December 1st!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
This week at the Grand Rapids Library
Monday, November 16, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's colorful books:
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's colorful books:
This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4. Pre-registration
is required. Call 327-8823
Tuesday, November 17 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk
Fever, 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
Wednesday November 18th 12:00 -1:30 pm Great Decisions Discussion Series The Arctic Opportunities, Governance and Environmental Impacts
Briefing books available at the Library to check out or read in the Library.
More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website
November 19th Tellabration 4th Annual Celebration of Storytelling
Morning events for kids at the Library
10 am - Community room: Stories for Kids
10 am -
Evening at the Forest History Center
7 pm - Tall Tales, Folk Tales and Your Tales, Storyteller Anne
Dunn plus Story Swap for everyone!
Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30
Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.
Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am This week: Dad & Me story time
Special invitation to Dads, granddads, uncles, and best buddies
Monday, November 02, 2009
Let's Talk Turkey!
November 3rd 7 pm Let’s Talk Turkey,
Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets of preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease. Taste testing allowed!
Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets of preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease. Taste testing allowed!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Men's reading group featured on MinnPost
See what reporter Sarah Williams has to say on MinnPost about the Grand Rapids Men's Reading Group after her visit with them this summer. They meet monthly at the Library and are open to new members.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ghost stories @ GRAL
Author Michael Norman spoke to a capacity audience about his book: The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends featuring a collection of firsthand accounts from across the state.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Davies Theater packed for visiting author
Adam Shepard, author of Scratch Beginnings: Me $25, and the Search for the American Dream spoke to a standing room only crowd at Itasca Community College. The book is the author's story of starting truly from scratch in Charleston, South Carolina, with $25 and the clothes on his back. Shepard talked about his book, answered questions from the audience, and participated in a panel discussion with participants from Circles of Support regarding the challenges of living on low-wage work in Itasca County.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Fine Free Fridays
Fridays in September 4, 11, 18, 25
All check-ins are exempt from fines.
You can request up to $10 removed from your fine balance.
Fines = late returned books, NOT lost books or collection charges.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Library Catalog Basics
Learn how to access the library and regional catalog, explore basic and advanced search options, and manage your library account via computer.
Pick from four sessions in September:
8th 7-8 P.M.
9th 10-11 A.M.
29th 7-8 P.M.
30th 10-11 A.M.
Please sign up in advance at the Reference Desk
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Grand Rapids Area Library's Latest Superstar
Mister Cody - also known as pal of mine - is the most recent addition to GRAL's all-star roster of volunteers. Cody has been working with Darla and Tracy in the Children's Library shelving books and other library materials. A special thank you to Cody for all his hard work during a busy summer which included a record number of summer reading program participants.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Cake Decorating @ GRAL!
A special thanks to Michelle and Curtis Johnson for putting on a sweet program!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Teen Summer Reading Grand Prize Winner!
Congratulations to Sondra S. - winner of a PSP. Her name was drawn from over 125 entries. Thank you to the the Friends of the Library for the funds to purchase the grand prize.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Gigantic Used Book Sale for GRAL
July 31- August 2
Tall Timber Days
Central Square Mall
Book Donations Wanted
Drop off new & used books at the Library before July 29, 2009. (Please, no books that smell like the attic, basement or garage! No mold or mildew!)
Volunteers Needed
Preparations are under way for this year's Tall Timber Days used book sale. Dedicated volunteers have been hard at work sorting and organizing books for sale. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, sales or clean-up. Contact Bonnie Henriksen at 327-8828.
Shop the sale
Bring your friends! Find great reading at bargain prices!
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