East Central Regional Library Events
Show Your Creative Side

DIY DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN

Erase your stress and practice mindfulness with a Do-It-Yourself Desktop Zen Garden from the Mora Library. Zen gardens, which are made up of sand and stones, are used to build focus and reduce stress through the creation of swirling patterns in the sand. These simple gardens can help instill a feeling of peace in an often chaotic world; no green thumb required.

Recommended for teens and adults. Registration is required. 

MINDFULNESS BRACELET

Practice self-care with a Mindfulness Bracelet Kit from the Mora Library. These stylish bracelets are designed to help you de-stress, relax, and focus on your self-care goals. Each kit has all of the materials you need to make your very own Mindfulness Bracelet, complete with a mindful phrase or affirmation to help you stay grounded.

Recommended for teens and adults. Registration is required.
 

CRAFTING HYGGE (SCANDINAVIAN)

Claim your kit containing DIY crafts to warm your senses in the spirit of Hygge (Hue-gah), which is Scandinavian for the art of creating cozy and comfortable spaces. Recommended for kids and adults. Registration required.

Registrations open at 12 p.m. Monday, January 11th. Kits limited to two per family, as supplies are limited.

This kit is the first in a series of upcoming “Dabble Kits.” Dabbling gives you an opportunity to experience various types of DIY projects so you can decide if you enjoy a craft enough to invest in more supplies and materials. Included is a resource list for books that can be found at the library and a list of online tutorials to learn more.

Welcome the New Year with a Party Kit

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY KIT

Celebrate the arrival of 2021 and a fresh start with a New Year's Eve Party Kit from the Mora Public Library! Kits include various activities, noisemakers, hats, and bubbles to help you celebrate in the comfort of your home. 

This program is for ages 4-1000. Registration required. Wait list available.

Each kit contains enough materials for 1 person. Please complete a registration for each person interested in participating to ensure that we provide you with enough materials.
Read. Sing. Learn. Fun. Storytime!

WINTER VIRTUAL STORYTIME

Wednesday, Dec. 30th
10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for a special winter-themed Virtual Storytime led by Ms. Kirsten! Together we will have fun, sing songs, read books and learn. Bring your shakers and scarves!

Watch on our East Central Regional Library Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ecrlmn/


ADVENTURE STORYTIME: TIME TRAVEL

Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
January 9th - February 27

Get ready to sing songs, read stories about different eras and complete crafts during a special Time Travel themed Virtual Storytime series every Saturday from Jan. 9th through Feb. 27th. Leading the way will be Mora Branch Librarian, Katherine!

Set on the Zoom platform, this is an eight-week program recommended for children of preschool age. Registration is required for each participating child. By registering for this event, you are registering to participate in all eight weeks of activities. Once registered, you will be contacted with further instructions.

Your craft supplies will be sent to your branch of choice. You will be contacted when your supplies are ready.

VIRTUAL STORYTIME CONTINUES!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
January 12th-March 3rd
10:30am-11:00am

Join us for Virtual Storytime in 2021! Together we will have fun, sing songs, read books and learn!


Kirsten is our Librarian for Tuesday. Amelia is our Librarian for Wednesday. You will need your shakers and scarves!

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.
Join a Virtual Book Club
Our Virtual Book Club discussions are held on the Zoom platform -- a great way to see friends face to face while social distancing. If you've never used Zoom before, all you need is internet access and a computer or smart phone with audio and video capabilities. Don't have Wi-Fi? You can also call into the meeting.

Registration is required for each Virtual Book Club. Please register on the events calendar at ecrlib.org, and you will be contacted by the library with further instructions.

Questions? Email us at ecregion@ecrlib.org or call your local library Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
NORTH BRANCH AREA
MONDAY, JAN. 18TH
11:00AM-12:00PM

Join Branch Librarian Amelia for the North Branch Library book club, held on the third Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month, we are reading Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. 

Copies of the book will be available through a book club kit at the library. Stop by and speak with staff about getting a copy or call 651-674-8443 to arrange a pick-up. For current services and hours, visit the North Branch Area Library page at ecrlib.org.
PINE CITY AREA
THURSDAY, JAN. 21ST
10:00AM-12:00PM

Pour your favorite beverage and find a cozy spot as we share our thoughts on Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners by Gretchen Anthony. Copies in various formats are available in the Library Catalog or give us a call at (320) 629-6403.

This virtual book club meets on the third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For current services and hours, visit the Pine City Public Library page at ecrlib.org.
CHISAGO LAKES AREA
THURSDAY, JAN. 21ST
5:00PM-6:15PM

Join Branch Librarian Kerstin for the Chisago Lakes Library book club, held on the third Thursday of the month. This month, we are reading The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin.

Visit the Library Catalog for copies of this title. You can also call the library at 651-257-2817 or email Kerstin at kfinsness@ecrlib.org. For current services and hours, visit the Chisago Lakes Area Library page at ecrlib.org.
CAMBRIDGE AREA
THURSDAY, JAN. 21ST
6:30PM-8:00PM

Join the Cambridge Public Library book club for a discussion of Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon by Minnesota author Larry Millett. Books are available for pick-up at the library.

For current services and hours, visit the Cambridge Public Library page at ecrlib.org.
All library events are made available at no cost and are open to the public.