I Love Libraries Month

We know in Minnesota there is a LOT of love for libraries. Last year, state wide, libraries has 23.3 million visitors, 3 million MORE than Walt Disney World! Here at East Central Regional Library, you show us everyday how much you love the library when you attend a program, check out materials, stop by to use our computers or just stop for a visit.

Another way you can show your love and support is to contact your legislators and let them know you believe in the value of libraries and you support library funding. Operations at East Central Regional Library are primarily funded with state and county funds through partnerships with the cities/counties that own the library buildings.

On February 26, along with library advocates throughout the state, a delegation of East Central Regional Library staff, Board members and citizens like you will travel to the state capitol to talk with legislators about libraries and library funding.   While we'd love it if all 95,149 of our card members showed up as well, we know that's not possible.  


How can you help? Consider participating in virtual library legislative week, February 25 - March 1. Contact your legislators by phone, email or social media using the hashtag #MnLibLeg19.  No one can tell your story like you so show your library love with a story or photo and share what East Central Regional Library means to you.  Not sure who your representatives are?  Use the state's "Who represents me?" page to find out!

We are here for you East Central Minnesota!  Thanks for the love!
You still have until March 5th to submit entries!! You can do so at your local branch or online. So far we've had 147 online entries!
Snake Discovery

Do you likes snakes? Does a child in your life love snakes? If so join us in Chisago Lakes on 
Wednesday, March 13th for Snake Storytime and Snake, Rattle & Roll! 

Ms. Kirsten will get us started with some snake stories. Then we will  welcome some REAL. LIVE. SNAKES and their handler from Snake Discovery. In particular, one named Bacon! We'll be learning about reptiles, amphibians and snakes native to Minnesota. We'll also learn about their importance to the culture of our state.  

Registration is  not required, BUT audience size is going to be limited to the first 65 people. We'll begin checking people in at 10:00 am whe
n the building opens.  The program will begin at 10:30am. 

This program is recommended for children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.

This program is funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. 


This  programs  are sponsored by East Central Regional Library, local Friends of the Library groups, and other local organizations.
Upcoming Closures:
Monday February 18th for Presidents Day

 Presidents day is Mon. Feb. 18th!

Mr. Macky is Wacky! by Dan Gutman

It's Presidents' Day and Mr. Macky, the reading specialist, actually expects A.J. and his friends to read stuff about the presidents. Not only that, but he lives in a log cabin and thinks he's Abraham Lincoln. Is he for real?

We have this available in print but also in eBook through Overdrive, you can download it today! 

February 2019 Volume 9, Issue 2

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