Presentation: Minnesota in the Vietnam War, by Arn Kind.
Who were the Vietnamese and what was their fight all about? How did the U.S. get involved in the war? If you’re interested in the history of the Vietnam War and how Minnesota was involved, we’ve got just the program for you! Experience a unique way of learning about this fascinating, yet controversial, period in […]
Virtual Concert – Available until Wednesday, July 15th
Instead of Storytime this Wednesday we’re going to have a FAMILY CONCERT WITH THE JOLLY POPS!!! We had to Pops out to all of our libraries last summer and are excited to welcome them back again. As we can’t gather together as a large group we’re going to have our concert via Facebook Live. On […]
60th Anniversary and Lucie B. Amundsen
Author Visit: Lucie B. Amundsen Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30pm – Pine City Public Library Lucie Amundsen is a writer, marketer, and reluctant farmer who co-owns Locally Laid Egg Company, a Minnesota farm that aims to change the way eggs are produced in America. In her book, Locally Laid, which earned her a 2016 Midwest Booksellers […]
60 Years in the Books
It’s our 60th Anniversary! Join East Central Regional Library for inspiring music, special guests and open house receptions this fall! In celebration of providing six decades of library service to the region, all branches of East Central Regional Library will be hosting a special event followed by an open house reception. All events are […]
Skateboard Art Workshop for Teens!
Teens ages 13-18! Do rad things! Participate in a two-hour skateboard art experience with artist Mark Rivard. Hear Mark’s inspirational story of becoming a professional artist and learn his artistic techniques. Create an original work of art on an actual skateboard deck using Sharpie markers. At the end of workshop, take home your customized board […]
Inside the Library at Downton Abbey
East Central Regional Library has a unique event in store for Edwardian era history buffs and fans of a certain British drama series that has captured the hearts of America. A free presentation on the library at Highclere Castle, or Downton Abbey—as it’s known to the legion of followers of the PBS series, is set for […]
Creating Art with Nature
Hey, adults! Discover the art of nature printmaking, a process in which an object (leaf or flower, for instance) is pressed into a plane surface to make a direct printing surface or matrix. Learn how to transfer the beauty found in nature into art with a nature printmaking workshop for adults at the North Branch […]
Learn All About Minnesota’s Grand Own Homes
Minnesota Book Award winner, Larry Millett, is visiting the Cambridge Public Library on Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 am to talk about his book, Minnesota’s Own: Preserving our Grand Homes. In this book Mr. Millett and his photographer, Mike Schmitt, welcome readers into homes from across the state that have been lovingly preserved, saved so that […]
Musical Afternoon at Parmly Lifepoints
The tenor voice of David Kozisek and pianist Debra McTaggert will be echoing through the halls at Parmly Lifepoints, 28210 Old Towne Road in Chisago City on Tuesday, May 30 at 2:00 pm. They will explore the musical and dramatic depths of Schubert’s songs and other popular tunes we all love. The event is free […]
Folk Dance Series Continues with Finn Hall
East Central Regional Library in partnership with the Pine County Historical Society in Askov welcome people of all generations and dance levels to check out a series of folk dance instruction and live performance at the Pine County Historical Society in Askov. On Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. join us for the second event in […]