East Central Regional Library Events
Virtual author visit with four Minnesota Book Award winners!
FREE ONLINE EVENT
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26th
9:30-11:00 AM

Enjoy a lively virtual discussion with four
multi-genre, Minnesota Book Award-winning authors: Michael Hall, Bao Phi, Laura Purdie Salas and Joyce Sidman. 

Registration is required for this free online event, which will be held on the Zoom platform. Visit the events calendar at ecrlib.org and follow East Central Regional Library on Facebook for all up-to-date information.

Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various themes together: the impact of literature in their lives, their connection as fellow Minnesotans, and the lens through which we read. Captioning will be provided. 

Moving Words is a program of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library as the Library of Congress-designated Minnesota Center for the Book with East Central Regional Library. Additional support is provided by the Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts and Education Minnesota. This program is made possible in part by the State of Minnesota through a grant to the Minnesota Department of Education.
McGregor Public Library to re-open
The McGregor Public Library will re-open Tuesday, September 22nd with modified hours and services.
The Return of Virtual Storytime!
Virtual Storytime is back, and so are your local librarians who together with youngsters and their families will have fun, sing songs, read books and learn!


Grab your shakers and scarves for Virtual Storytime, which runs every week from now until Nov. 18th. The librarians and their schedules are:

  • Ms. Erica on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  • Ms. Amelia on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  • Ms. Kirsten on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 

Each week we will spend 20-30 minutes working on our early literacy skills while we all spend time at home. Video will be accessible for a week so you don't have to watch at 10:30 a.m. Handouts for each Storytime with song lyrics and activities for you to build on what we learned at home will be available on our Early Literacy page.

For more information, check out our events calendar and follow East Central Regional Library on Facebook.
Virtual Adventure Storytime
VIRTUAL EVENT
SATURDAYS, SEPT. 12TH - OCT. 31ST
10:00-10:45 AM

Join us every Saturday for a special adventure-themed Virtual Storytime series led by Mora Branch Librarian, Katherine! Each week we will meet on the Zoom platform to sing songs, read stories about travel, and talk about different cultures!

This is an eight-week program recommended for children of preschool age.

Registration is required. Please register each child for each week you plan to attend so staff can get the appropriate amount of craft supplies prepared for you. Craft supplies will be provided during your branch's curbside pick-up hours. Please indicate in the registration if you would like to receive a pre-packaged snack for your child. 
Book Clubs
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB: CAMBRIDGE
THURSDAY, OCT. 15TH
6:30 PM

Join us on Zoom for a Virtual Book Club with the Cambridge Public Library. This book club is recommended for adults.

This month we will be reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Books are available for pick-up at the library. View all the details about current services and hours at the Cambridge Library at ecrlib.org.

***Note: Registration is required.***

Never used Zoom before? It’s easy! All you need is internet access and a computer or smartphone with audio and video capabilities. This is a great way to see friends face-to-face while maintaining social distancing. Don’t have Wi-Fi? You can also call in to the meeting!

If you are interested in attending, please register for the event on our events calendar, and you will be contacted with further instructions.

Questions? Contact us via e-mail at covid19@ecrlib.org or give us a call at (763) 689-7390, Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. 
BOOK CLUB: NORTH BRANCH
MONDAY, OCT. 19TH
11:00 AM

Join us virtually on the zoom platform to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. If you would like a copy from the library's book club kit, select that option in your registration and staff will contact you to coordinate a pickup. The meeting will be hosted by North Branch Librarian, Amelia.

If you are interested in attending, please register on the events calendar at ecrlib.org, and Amelia will reach out to you with further details.

If you have questions please contact us either via e-mail at covid19@ecrlib.org or give us a call at (651) 674-8443, Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Teen Book Club for Teens Regionwide!
VIRTUAL TEEN BOOK CLUB & TRIVIA
ALL LOCATIONS!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24TH
4:30-5:30 PM

Join us virtually for our region-wide Teen Book Club! We will take the time to check in, hang out, and discuss Greetings from Witness Protection! After we discuss the book, we will be testing your knowledge with some Kahoot Trivia.

Copies are available at the library during our browsing and curbside pick-up days. We also have digital copies available through our Overdrive and Libby App.

We will be using the Zoom platform to meet.

To use Zoom, all you need is internet access and a computer or smartphone with audio and video capabilities. Don’t have Wi-Fi? You can also call into the meeting!

If you are interested in attending, please register for the event on the events calendar at ecrlib.org, and you will be contacted with further instructions. 

Questions? Please contact us via e-mail at covid19@ecrlib.org or give us a call at (763) 689-7390, Monday-Friday from 9am to 3pm. 
Upcoming Closure
All library events are made available at no cost and are open to the public.