Ramsey County Library

06/01/2026

It's time for Tales of the Cryptids, Annual 2026!

Teen Summer Reading at Ramsey County Library starts tomorrow! Anyone in grades 6-12 can participate. Read 20 books or read for 20 hours before August 8, track your progress on a paper reading tracker or on Beanstack, and win prizes!

In addition to the reading challenge, the library is offering many free programs and events to keep teens busy this summer. Pick up a program catalog, along with your reading tracker and sticker, to find out what's happening at each library branch.

Find all the info about the program at rclreads.org/news/teen-summer-reading-begins-june-1.

05/29/2026

It's almost time for Kids' Summer Reading at Ramsey County Library!

This year, our cryptids are a year older and ready to head off to summer camp! What to know what they'll be doing? Stop by any RCL location starting Monday to pick up a summer program catalog, reading tracker, sticker, library passport and more!

Kids age 12 years and younger can participate in our 2026 Summer Reading Program. Read 20 books or read for 20 hours before August 8, track your progress on a paper reading tracker or on Beanstack, and win prizes. In addition to the reading challenge, the library is offering many free programs and events to keep kids busy this summer.

Find all the information you need for an awesome summer at the library on our website: rclreads.org/news/kids-summer-reading-begins-june-1.

05/26/2026

This summer, Ramsey County Library will be switching to new behind‑the‑scenes software that helps the library run smoothly. Library users will start to see temporary changes to how they use the library in June 2026. Checking rclreads.org throughout the summer will keep you informed and help you plan your visit.

Here's two things you can do now to prepare:

1. Read through our timeline at rclreads.org/news/library-software-transition. Consider signing up for our news e-newsletter to stay on top of the latest information about the transition.

2. Find the physical copy of your library card. Starting July 5, you will not be able to check out library materials using your digital library card in the app and we will not be able to look your account up with an ID. You must have your physical library card with you to check out materials. If you can't find your card, please stop in and get a new one.

05/22/2026

All Ramsey County Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25.

The digital library is open 24/7. Visit rclreads.org.

05/04/2026

Join us TOMORROW at 7 p.m. for a virtual Club Book event with author Daniel H. Wilson!

Daniel H. Wilson is a frequent New York Times bestseller with a long bibliography that spans speculative fiction, techno-thrillers, and science satire.

Wilson's latest novel, Hole in the Sky, is an alien encounter story inspired by the author's own Cherokee background. Notes The Seattle Times: "Wilson reimagines first contact through an Indigenous lens, fusing Cherokee cosmology with cutting-edge science and creeping cosmic horror."

04/23/2026

The doors are open for the Ramsey County Library Friends Used Book Sale!

Stop into the sale at RCL-Roseville to access an incredible inventory of gently used paperbacks, hardcovers, board books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, puzzles, and more! Fresh finds are added to the shelves overnight and through the final day of the sale on Sunday. Most items are $2 or less, puzzles are $5.

Cash, check, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted at checkout. Proceeds support all seven Ramsey County Library locations.

04/22/2026

Join us on Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. for a virtual Club Book event with author Daniel H. Wilson!

Daniel H. Wilson is a frequent New York Times bestseller with a long bibliography that spans speculative fiction, techno-thrillers, and science satire.

Wilson's work is informed by his education and research background, including a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Early standouts include How to Survive a Robot Uprising (2005) and How to Build a Robot Army (2007), humorous but fact-based guides about the dangers of robotics and AI.

Wilson may be best known to many for his documentary-style doomsday novel Robopocalypse (2011) and its sequel Robogenesis (2014). Subsequent work includes The Clockwork Dynasty (2017), an historical fantasy about a secret, immortal race of biological automatons whose existence has quietly shaped human history, and The Andromeda Evolution (2019), an authorized sequel to the Michael Crichton classic The Andromeda Strain.

Wilson's latest novel, Hole in the Sky, is an alien encounter story inspired by the author's own Cherokee background. Notes The Seattle Times: "Wilson reimagines first contact through an Indigenous lens, fusing Cherokee cosmology with cutting-edge science and creeping cosmic horror."

04/20/2026

It’s National Library Week and there’s no better time to stop in at any Ramsey County Library location and get a library card! Thanks to City of Shoreview, MN (Local Government) for showing how easy it is to get a card and unlock a world of possibilities.

04/08/2026

The Ramsey County Library Friends are seeking donations for their spring used book sale taking place April 22-26 at RCL-Roseville. Bring in your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and puzzles. Donations are accepted all Ramsey County Library locations year-round but bringing items to the Roseville branch when possible is especially helpful while we prepare for the sale. Please limit walk-in donations to 2 boxes/bags per day (note that special arrangements can be made for larger donations by emailing a request in advance).
➡ See guidelines for donating: rclfriends.org/donate-books
➡ Learn about the sale: rclfriends.org/booksales
Proceeds from their book sales and bookstores support all seven Ramsey County Library locations. Thank you for your support!

We’re seeking donations for our spring used book sale taking place April 22-26 at RCL-Roseville. Bring us your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and puzzles. Donations are accepted all Ramsey County Library locations year-round but bringing items to the Roseville branch when possible is especially helpful while we prepare for the sale. Please limit walk-in donations to 2 boxes/bags per day (note that special arrangements can be made for larger donations by emailing a request in advance).

➡ See guidelines for donating at rclfriends.org/donate-books

➡ Learn about the sale at rclfriends.org/booksales

Proceeds from our book sales and bookstores support all seven Ramsey County Library locations. Thank you for your support!

03/25/2026

Ramsey County Library is proud to partner with the Somali Museum in Minneapolis for a series of programs aimed at understanding and celebrating Somali culture in North America. The museum showcases the rich heritage and artistic traditions of Somali culture, making it the only Somali-focused museum of its kind in the country.

The museum is bringing interactive exhibits, cultural performances, and hands-on workshops that connect generations and share the beauty of Somali art and history to Ramsey County Library in April. These programs are available for all ages, and there is no cost to participate.

Find details for these programs at rclreads.org/news/upcoming-programs-from-the-somali-museum

We look forward to seeing you at these programs in April!