60th Anniversary Kick-Off!
Please join in celebrating 60 years of East Central Regional Library. To mark this occasion we are distributing a passbook! This passbook is your opportunity to visit and learn about the branch libraries of East Central Regional Library via the #TourDeECRL. How to participate: Stop by your local branch or outreach stop to pick up […]
Registration now open
Library pro tip: Some of the awesome upcoming library events require registration. Registration for many of those events opened today. Register yourself online, from wherever you are! Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Chisago Lakes Make Your Own Luggage Tags – Pine City Storytime and Penny Boats – Hinckley Lego Club – Cambridge International Candy Tasting – […]
The Great War: Minnesota in World War I with Arn Kind
Learn all about “The War to End All Wars” with popular historical presenter Arn Kind. Kind is presenting “Minnesota in the Great War” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. This two hour exciting, living history program is free and open to the public and will be held […]
Prohibition in Minnesota: an ECRL Reads program
The 1920s is probably best known for Prohibition, a nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages that remained in place from 1920 to 1933. Minnesotans, along with the rest of the country, were plunged into what many called “The Great Experiment.” PROHIBITION. A primary theme of the ECRL Reads […]
The Tin Lizzie: Mr. Ford’s Model T: an ECRL Reads program
The ECRL Reads program includes numerous programs and events based on the life and culture of 1920s Minnesota. An integral part of the 1920s was the introduction of the automobile. Join us for the very first ECRL Reads event at the Sandstone Public Library on Saturday, September 16 at 10:30 am for a special program entitled The Tin Lizzie: […]
Movin’ & Groovin’ with the Bunny Clogs
Ready to have some fun on a hot summer day? Adam Levy and his two daughters take pop music and make it kid-friendly. Join us on Monday, July 24 at the Cambridge Public Library at 10:30 am and at the Chisago Lakes Area Library at 2:00 pm. Hear such songs as Potatoes with Problems and […]
Create Your Own Castle Pop-Out Book
Kids ages 5-11 can learn how to create a castle pop-out book with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Pine City Public Library. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required; space is limited! Stop by the library or call 320-629-6403 and ask […]
Adults & Teens – Spaces Still Available for MN Book Arts Workshop
Ages 12 through adult can count on the North Branch Area Library for an event that will challenge you to think creatively as you explore depth perspective with text and image. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 pm. Registration is required and space is limited. Sign up at the library or […]
The Art of Henna Tattoos
Teens are invited to learn about henna tattoos including a demonstration on how to mix henna and some basic designs during a special presentation at the Chisago Lakes Area Library. Instructor Kristin Johnson will present her henna tattoo workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. If time allows, she will demonstrate henna tattoo on participants. […]
Suminagashi Paper Marbling
Join us as staff from the MN Center for Book Arts teach you all about Suminagashi, a traditional form of paper marbling from Japan on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 pm at the Pine City Public Library. Learn how to create concentric rings of colors with a brush, other tools or even your breath! […]