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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

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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 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 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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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!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Winds of Change Concert - featuring the New York Kammermusiker
Thu, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Enjoy a spectacular evening of music as this international double-reed ensemble takes the stage to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Nighttime Storytime and Craft
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Aug 13, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 24, 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 Family-Led Learning.
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Tue, Aug 25, 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 Family-Led Learning.
Books and Brews Book Club - "Everything is Tuberculosis " by John Green
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on Tuesday August 25 at 6 pm. We will be discussing "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green.
Summer Watercoloring for Kids - Paint a picture with watercolors!
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Calling all young artists! Join the Crookston Public Library for an afternoon of watercolor painting fun with local artist Jessica Ross.
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