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The Great North Star Read Together

Support Minnesota Libraries!

2025-09-20 11:00:00 2025-09-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago The Great North Star Read Together Minnesotans are invited to gather at participating libraries across the state to show support for libraries and the vital role they play in our communities, creating a statewide show of appreciation. Crookston Public Library -

Saturday, September 20
11:00am - 1:00pm

Minnesotans are invited to gather at participating libraries across the state to show support for libraries and the vital role they play in our communities, creating a statewide show of appreciation.

Join the statewide Great North Star Read Together, and show your appreciation and love of public libraries!

You are invited to gather for a read-in event at the Crookston Public Library on Saturday September 20th at 11am, to show support for all Minnesota libraries and the vital role they play in our communities. 

Activities Include:

  • Presentation highlighting the library services and resources you may not be aware of
  • Open Mic Session inviting library supporters to share why they love their library
  • Refreshments will be provided

he Great North Star Read Together is a collaborative effort of library supporters from the Minnesota Library Association, CRPLSA, the Multicounty Multitype Library Systems, Minitex, MELSA, and ITEM. Find participating libraries here.

Crookston Public Library

Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike

Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.

Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join a librarian on a walk and learn about all things nature! We’ll have a themed activity on the walk, then we’ll come back to the library to do a nature-themed craft.

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for the next event in a series designed to allow children to explore learning in a hands on and fun way! This event's topic is Halloween chemistry.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for the next event in a series designed to allow children to explore learning in a hands on and fun way! This event's topic is Halloween chemistry.

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill to discuss "North Woods" by Daniel Mason. Books and Brews book club meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month to discuss what they've been reading.

Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our monthly Writers Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other.

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a scary good time at the Crookston Public Library with trick-or-treating, crafts, games, and sweet treats, all in celebration of the spooky season!

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shamble on down to the Crookston library to make your own zombie!

Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us for an afternoon of fun including swapping cards, coloring your own Pokémon and participating in a trivia challenge.

Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Step into a world of wonder at our Nighttime Storytime! Cozy up with enchanting tales and get creative with a themed craft. Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket to snuggle on while we read!

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.

Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Please join us at the library on the third Monday of every month for friendship as we face the challenge of life after loss together

Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Public Library. This month we're discussing "Crow Talk" by Eileen Garvin.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our monthly Writers Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.

Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us for monthly LEGO build challenges where we work on problem solving, engineering, and critical thinking!