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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, Apr 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, May 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Build & Play with LEGOs - - with Northern Lights Council, Scouting America
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us and Northern Lights Council, Scouting America for a fun, family-friendly LEGO building afternoon.
May the 4th Be With You - Join us for a Star Wars-inspired Celebration
Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Master the Force at the Crookston Library! Calling all Citizens of the Galaxy: Join us for a Star Wars-inspired celebration! Connect with fellow fans and celebrate the saga in style.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
STEMsational Tuesdays
Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.
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Nighttime Storytime and Craft
Tue, May 12, 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!
Friends of the Crookston Library Open House - Learn more about the Friends of the Crookston Public Library
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm to enjoy some refreshments, meet current members of the Friends, and find out how you can be involved.
Dear Jacob - An Author Visit with Patty Wetterling & Joy Baker
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
River Room
A moving discussion of "Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope" with authors Patty Wetterling and Joy Baker.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Mon, May 18, 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 month's topic is dinosaurs.
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Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Tue, May 19, 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 month's topic is dinosaurs.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Reading by the Red Book Club - "The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club"
Tue, May 26, 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.
Barn Quilt Painting Workshop - with Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
River Room
Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo!
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Time Traveling Decorating Crew - Help us Create the Scene for Summer Reading
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate Reading is Timeless by creating crafts inspired by the past, present, and future! Your creations will be used to decorate the library all summer.
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