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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
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 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

Summer Watercolor - Art Exploration Program for Children
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth can channel their inner creativity with summer watercolor works of art. Create blue water, orange sunset, green grass and more!
Reading By the Red Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Song Poet" by Kao Kalia Yang
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "The Song Poet" by Kao Kalia Yang.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is ____!
Manga and Pokemon Club
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the library in discussing your favorite Manga fandoms as well as trading Pokémon cards with your friends.
STEMsational Tuesdays
Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is ____!
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Mon, Sep 15, 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 computer programming.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is ____!
The Great North Star Read Together - Support Minnesota Libraries!
Sat, Sep 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.
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