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2019 Marks East Central Regional Library's 60th Anniversary
East Central Regional Library began in 1959 with three counties - Isanti, Mille Lacs and Pine and just five branch libraries. This was a milestone in the history of Minnesota library development. For the first time in Minnesota's history, a regional association of rural counties was organized with the purpose of cooperatively providing library service to all residents within its boundaries.
East Central Regional Library has grown substantially since then, adding three more counties; Aitkin in 1964, Kanabec in 1967 and Chisago in 1970 and expanding to today's fourteen branch libraries and outreach service. Today, East Central Regional Library has the distinction of being the oldest regional library system in the state.
How can you help celebrate this monumental occasion?
- Participate in the #TourDeECRL passbook. The passbook is an opportunity to visit and learn about the branch libraries. Read further details and how to participate for your chance to win ECRL loot.
- Check out our Facebook page on Thursdays for our Throwback Thursday feature, including historical pictures and information. Be sure to share your memories of ECRL's first sixty years.
- Join us for celebrations at each branch library this September. Stay tuned to the ECRL Events Calendar for more details!
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Tax Update:
Form Package 1040 and the Instructions 1040 have arrived at all 14 locations. Taxes are due: Monday, April 15th, 2019.
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Upcoming Events:
Garbage Busters Environmental
Magic Show
Thursday, April 25th at 6:30pm - Mille Lacs Lake/Isle
The Garbage Busters Environmental Magic Show is a fast-paced, high-energy, 40-minute, ecology lesson packed with FUN and exciting audience interaction. The show mixes science, comedy, and magic to demonstrate that "going green" can be lots of fun.
Author Visit: Peter Geye
Saturday, April 27th at 10:30am - Wyoming
Meet Peter Geye, a Minnesota author of award-winning novels
Safe From the Sea, The Lighthouse Road
and
Wintering.
He was born and raised in Minneapolis where he continues to live.
He will talk about his latest book, complete with reading, and take questions. Books will be
available
for purchase and signing.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Join East Central Regional Library for a
special visit and book signing by Minnesota author William Kent Krueger. Attendance for this event is limited. Reserve your spot by picking up a no-cost ticket. We will start handing out tickets MONDAY, APRIL 22 at the Pine City library during regular library hours. Tickets will not be available for pick-up at other locations. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Get a feel for what life was like during the Civil War era in this presentation by Minnesotan Arn Kind. Learn about t
he causes of the Civil War, t
he daily life of the typical soldier, t
he soldiers' uniforms & equipment as well as t
he terrible cost of this tragic war
. An important part of Arn's presentations are the artifacts, uniforms and equipment that you will be able to observe, handle, and interact with as part of this living history experience.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
These
programs
are sponsored by East Central Regional Library, local Friends of the Library groups, and other local organizations.
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Upcoming Closures:
Sunday, April 21st, 2019
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Set here in Minnesota, young Luke Ellis
is kidnapped in the middle of the night and his parents
murdered
. When Luke wakes up he's in a room that looks exactly like his own with a few crucial differences, no window and the door leads only to rest of The Institute. Here kids like him who have special talents are subjected to Mrs. Sigsby, the director of The Institute and her staff. They are dedicated to extracting from these children the force of their extranormal gifts whatever the cost.
Caroline Shelby is coming home, a home she never thought she
would come back to afte
r leaving for a career in fashion in Manhattan. Her career ended suddenly in a whirlwind of scandal and tragedy. But she's not coming home alone. Caroline has orphans, five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick, for whom she is now the legal-guardian. Her family is happy to have them back, and her parents are looking to pass the family seafood restaurant onto the next generation.
Yet just as Caroline regains her creativity and fighting spirit, and the children begin to heal from their loss, an unexpected challenge tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She's going to stand and fight for everything-and everyone-she loves.
Looking for something new to watch?
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