Monkeewrench author talk continues in Cambridge, Milaca

PJ Tracy’s Monkeewrench series has become a must-read around the world. Now you can meet the Minnesota author who continues to write about this coveted thriller at upcoming appearances in Cambridge (May 15) and Milaca (May 22). The author was well received during her first visit held earlier this month at the Pine City branch. […]

Venue Change for Beatrice Ojakangas Program!

Due to problems with the heating system at the Milaca Community Library the Beatrice Ojakangas program will be held at Milaca City Hall.  City Hall is located right next door to the library at 255 1st St. East.  It will be warm and toasty at City Hall, so join us on Thursday,  November 30 at […]

History of Brewing in Minnesota

Join us at the Milaca Community Library on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm as Minnesota author Doug Hoverson stops by to talk about his book, The Land of Amber Waters that chronicles Minnesota’s rich brewing history. The ECRL Reads program taking place in East Central Regional Library’s six counties through November 16 includes programming […]

Get Ready to Laugh with Mary Mack

You may have seen her on television shows like Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham or NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Now you can experience first-hand this native Minnesotan’s unique brand of stand-up comedy closer to home. Folk humorist Mary Mack is bringing her endearing, slightly quirky stage presence to the Milaca City Hall Council […]

Welcome to the library at Highclere Castle (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 […]

Called: The Making & Unmmaking of a Nun

East Central Regional Library invites the community to a Minnesota author visit featuring Marge Rogers Barrett at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at Milaca Community Library. Barrett will discuss her book, Called: The Making & Unmaking of a Nun, which tells of her lively and free-spirited youth as part of a large family in a […]

Libraries Closing Early Due to Weather – Tues, 2/2/16

Libraries Closed at 3:00 p.m. Chisago Lakes Area Library. Author event scheduled for this evening is cancelled Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library Libraries Closed at 4:00 p.m. North Branch Area Library  Libraries Closed at 5:00 p.m. Rush City Public Library Libraries Closed at 6:00 p.m. Milaca Community Library See up to date road reports from […]

Paws to Read Events

More Paws to Read Summer Reading Program  Upcoming Events – June 24 thru July 3 Minnesota Animal Tracks Program by St. John’s Arboretum Tuesday, June 24 at 1:30 pm – Princeton Area Library Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 pm – Cambridge Public Library  (must pre-register for Cambridge program by calling 763-689-7390) Join us as we […]

Save Energy by Checking Out a Power Check Meter

Everyone wants to save energy – whether it’s to lower your monthly bills and/or to help save the environment.  East Central Regional Library has partnered with Xcel Energy to help members of the community learn more about their energy use and determine ways they can save money and conserve energy. All of East Central Regional […]