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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Informational Events | Entertainment |

TAGS: | reading party | read in | great north star read together | Community Gathering | Community Event |

Crookston Public Library
Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike
Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 Closed
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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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Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
STEM with the Dakota Science Center - Science & Learning are Timeless!
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the library on July 8th and discover the timeless joy of STEM with the Dakota Science Center!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Movie at the Grand Theater - Screening of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the Crookston Public Library at the Grand Theater for a screening of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
Awkward Art - Art for Teens
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to create "awkward art" using materials provided by the library.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
The Art of Seed Saving - Learn how to Harvest, Prep and Store Seeds
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Polk County Extensions Master Gardener volunteers as they teach you everything you need to know about saving seeds for next season.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
The Science of Sleuthing - Calling all junior gumshoes and master sleuths!
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for "The Science of Sleuthing", an action-packed summer adventure where the world of Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew comes to life through the high-tech (and messy) world of forensic science.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Pint Size Polkas - Join us for an interactive music event!
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
River Room
Travel back in time with accordion player Mike Schneider in this polka-palooza!
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Mon, Jul 27, 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 critical thinking.
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Tue, Jul 28, 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 critical thinking.
Reading by the Red Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to discuss "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. The Reading by the Red Club meets for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library.
Stories in the Soil - Decoding earth's story using soil layers, rocks and more
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the Center for Rural Education in Science & Technology to discover the timeless history and mystery of our Earth!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Summer Reading Program Finale Fun Day! - A day of fun featuring games and crafts
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wrap up the Summer Reading Program with the Crookston library!
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