Crookston Public Library

04/27/2026

Wow! We had a great turnout for our Small Spaces Gardening Event, hosted by Rochelle and Lisa of the Polk County Extension's Master Gardeners on April 18th! 👏

Rochelle and Lisa introduced attendees to different types of containers, soil types, good plants for small space gardening, the pros and cons of it and more!

Audience members were able to have an open conversation with our hosts while they presented, and after the program as well.

Thank you to all who attended, we hope Rochelle and Lisa were able to get you into the Spring spirit! 🌱

Are there any garden programs you would like to see us host at the Crookston Public Library? Let us know in the comments!

04/27/2026

We have so much happening at the library this week!

📖4/27 @ 6pm and 4/28 @10:30am - First up, today and tomorrow we have our Poetry Month Library Learning Lab. Including fun and engaging activities that encourage children to try their hand at creating and enjoying poetry.
https://larl.libnet.info/event/16041339

🌹4/28 at Drafts - Next, join us for a special poetry night session for our Books and Brews Book Club! Bring your favorite book of poetry!
https://larl.libnet.info/event/15937117

🌄4/28 - Then meet and listen to Minnesota Book Award Winner, Kent Nerburn, as he introduces you to his new book "Lone Dog Road".
https://larl.libnet.info/event/16003803

🏠5/1 @3:30pm - Finally, Lego fans unite! Join us in inviting the Northern Lights Council: Scouting America for our "Build and Play: Lego Event"
https://larl.libnet.info/event/16253224

04/25/2026

As National Library Week comes to a close, we want to share our heartfelt thanks. 💚

To our wonderful patrons: thank you for continuing to walk through our doors, check out materials, attend programs, and make the library such a vibrant part of our community. Your support means everything to us.

And to our dedicated staff: thank you for the care, and hard work you bring each and every day. You make the library a welcoming place for all.

Even though National Library Week has come to an end, our celebration of libraries doesn’t stop here. Every day is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make libraries special, the services we provide, and the community we’re proud to serve.

We’re so grateful to be part of the Crookston community. You are truly the heart of our library. We'd love to see you soon! 📖

(and make sure you stop in before the end of next week to check out our Library themed display!)

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Glow-in-the-Dark Rock Painting event a couple of weeks ago! 🪨💫

We loved seeing all the creativity! Kids painted rocks with acrylic and glow in the dark paint, and had a blast finishing the evening with a fun scavenger hunt.

04/23/2026

Celebrate National Library Week with "JOY"!

In celebration of National Library Week, ALA President Sam Helmick writes:

"Joy can be a quiet thing.

"Joy is the child who discovers their first favorite book and insists on reading it again right there on the library floor. Joy is the job seeker who finally finds the right words for a résumé. Joy is the new parent who finds community in a storytime circle, or the neighbor who walks through our doors not because they need something specific, but because they need somewhere to belong.

"This National Library Week, we are invited to 'Find Your Joy.' The joy found in libraries isn’t incidental. Library joy is built intentionally, collectively, and often against the odds."

Read Sam's full piece at https://bit.ly/4cQ4Qvf, and celebrate National Library Week all week long by visiting your library!

📸 Tomahawk (Wis.) Public Library Community Puzzle

04/22/2026

🌍📚 Celebrate Earth Day with Us at the Library! 🌱

This Earth Day, reconnect with our planet through the power of stories, knowledge, and community. 🌿 Whether you're looking to start a garden, reduce waste, explore climate science, or inspire young eco-heroes, our library has something for everyone!

🌎 Check out our special Earth Day collection featuring:
https://tinyurl.com/EnviromentallyFriendlyReads

• Books on sustainability & green living
• Documentaries & resources on climate and conservation
• DIY guides for eco-friendly habits

♻️ Small actions can make a big difference—and it all starts with learning. Stop by, explore, and grow with us this Earth Day!

04/22/2026

Join us tomorrow April 23rd at 10:30 am for Storytime! The theme is Ducks! 🦆

04/22/2026

We can't think of a better way to celebrate the sunshine than a visit to your local public library! ☀️ Stop by a location near and find your library job in honor of National Library Week - we can't wait to see you! Find a location near you at larl.org/locations.

04/20/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday April the 21st at 10:30am for Baby Bounce! 🍼

We will sing songs, read stories stories, and perform action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.