East Central Regional Library Events

Featured Events

Minnesota Byways with Doug Ohman Tuesday – Feb. 4 th – 6pm - Princeton Come on out to the Princeton Library for a special presentation by Minnesota photographer, storyteller and historian Doug Ohman. From each of his six Minnesota Byways books, Doug will take you to his favorite locations and share the best photographs and stories from around the great state of Minnesota. All ages welcome. No registration necessary. These programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Painting Workshop Saturday – Feb. 1 st – 10:30am – Chisago Lakes  Join local artist Nicole Christensen for a two-hour painting workshop that will leave you loving your painting. Nicole is the Studio of Arts Coordinator and Wellness Instructor at M-Power Wellness Center in Chisago City. Those ages 14 and up are encouraged to sign up, as registration is required. All supplies will be provided.

These programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Upcoming Closures

All East Central Regional Library locations will be closed Monday, February 17th. Normal hours will resume the following day.

Aitkin County Events

Aitkin Public Library L ocated at: 110 1st Ave. NE Aitkin, MN 56431 Storytime with Puppets Without Borders – Thursday - Jan. 30th - 10:30am *Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge – Tuesday - Feb. 4th - 1pm & 5pm Tapletop Tuesday – Tuesday – Feb. 11 th – 4pm *DIY Spa Night – Thursday- Feb. 13 th – 6pm AARP Tax Help – Thursdays – Feb. 13 to April 9 – 10:30am  Storytime – Thursdays - Jan. 23 to Feb. 13 - 10:30am *1-on-1 Computer Assistance - Tuesdays at 11am & 11:45am * = Registration Required

McGregor Public Library L ocated at: 111 East Center Ave. McGregor, MN 55760 Preschool Free Play – Tuesday's - Jan. 28th to Mar. 24th- 10:00am

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Chisago County Events

Chisago Lakes Area Library Located at: 11754 302nd St. Chisago City, MN 55013 *Discover Club Junior – Monday – Jan. 27 th & Feb. 24th– 3:30pm Book Sale – Thurs. Jan. 23rd 10am - 8pm, Fri. Jan. 24th 10am - 6pm & Sat. Jan. 25th 10am - 3pm Storytime – Wednesdays- Jan. 22 nd to Feb. 26 th – 10:30am Book Club – Thurs. – Feb. 20 th 6:30pm *Jr. Minecraft Club – Sat. – Feb. 8 th – 10:30am *Minecraft Club – Sat. – Feb. 8 th –12:00pm * = Registration Required

North Branch Area Library Located at 6355 379th St. North Branch, MN 55056 Essentrics: Stretch, Strengthen, Rebalance – Thurs. - Jan. 23 rd – 10:30am Teen Book Club - Mon. – Jan. 27 th & Feb. 24th– 5:00pm Book Club – Mon. – Feb. 3 rd – 12:30pm & Thurs. – Feb. 20 th – 6:30pm *Minecraft Club – Wed. – Feb. 5 th – 3:30pm Lego Club – Mon. – Feb. 10 th – 3:30pm *Discover Club – Wed. - Feb. 12 th – 3:30pm Storytime – Wednesdays - Jan. 22 nd to Feb. 26 th – 10:30am * = Registration Required

Rush City Public Library Located at 240 W. Fourth St. Rush City, MN 55069 Lapsit Storytime – Tues. – Jan. 28 th , Feb. 11 th & Feb. 25th – 11:30am             *Discover Club Junior – Sat. – Feb. 8th – 10:30am Storytime – Tues. Feb. 11 th & 12 th – 10:30am Valentine Crafts and Cards – Tues. Feb. 11 th – 3:30pm Book Sale – Tues. Feb. 18 th to Sat. Feb. 29 th – during regular open hours *Sensational Scarves – Tues. Feb. 18 th – 4:30pm * = Registration Required

Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library Located at 26855 Forest Blvd. Wyoming, MN 55092 Storytime – Tuesdays – Jan. 21st thru Feb. 25 th – 10:30am             Wyoming Area Needle Crafters – Mondays –Jan. 27th thru Feb. 24th – 10am

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Isanti County Events

Cambridge Public Library Located at 244 S. Birch St. Cambridge, MN 55008 Storytime – Wednesdays – 10:00am             *Technology Help – Wednesdays - 10am to 3:00pm Baby Storytime - Wednesdays - Feb. 5th to Mar. 4th - 9:00am Lego Club – Mon. - Feb. 10 th – 4:00pm Teen Book Club - Thurs. - Feb. 13th - 5:00pm Walking Book Club – Tues. – Feb. 18 th - 10:30am Book Club- Thurs. - Feb. 20th - 6:30pm *Escape From Hogwarts – Tues. Mar. 10 th – 10:30am & 1:30pm * = Registration Required

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Kanabec County Events

Mora Public Library Located at 200 Maple Ave. W. Mora, MN 55051 Storytime – Fridays– 11:00am Lego Club – Tues. - Jan. 28th & Feb. 25th – 6:00pm Crochet & Knit Club - Wed. - Jan. 29th & Feb. 26th - 1:00pm Dear Anonymous - Mon. - Feb. 3rd - 3:00pm Crochet & Knit Club - Tues. - Feb. 4th - 5:30pm *Valentine Making Workshop - Tues. - Feb. 11th - 5:30pm Book Club - Wed. - Feb. 19th - 1:30pm Friends of the Mora Library Meeting - Thurs. - Jan. 23rd & Feb. 27th - 5:00pm * = Registration Required

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Mille Lacs County Events

Milaca Community Library Located at 235 1St St. E. Milaca, MN 56353 Storytime – Thursdays - Jan. 23rd to Feb. 20th – 10:30am

Mille Lacs Lake Community Library Located at 285 2nd Ave. S. Isle, MN 56342 Teen Book Club – Thurs. - Feb. 6th – 3:30pm Book Club – Thurs. - Feb. 6th – 6:30pm In Stitches – Thurs. - Feb. 20th – 2:00pm

Princeton Area Library Located at 100 4th Ave. S. Princeton, MN 55371 Featured Event- Minnesota Byways with Doug Ohman - Tues. - Feb. 4th - 6:00pm Preschool Storytime – Wednesdays- Jan. 22nd to March 4 th – 1:00pm Toddler Storytime - Fridays - Jan. 24th to Feb. 28th - 11:00am

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Pine County Events

Hinckley Public Library Located at 106 First St. SE. Hinckley, MN 55037 Family Storytime – Fridays – 10:30am Teen Writer's Group - Wed. Feb. 5th - 3:30pm

Pine City Public Library Located at 300 5th St. Pine City, MN 55063 Storytime – Wednesdays – 10:00am Teen Movie Night - Saturdays - 7:00pm Crochet & Knit Night - Tues. - Feb. 4th - 6:00pm Drop-In Crafts - Mon. - Feb. 10th - 4:00pm Morning Book Group - Thurs. - Feb. 20th - 10:00am *Kahoots! - Fri. - Feb. 28th - 11:00am & 1:00pm * = Registration Required

Sandstone Public Library Located at 119 N. 4th St. Sandstone, MN 55072 Storytime – Thursdays – 10:30am Book Club - Thurs. - Feb. 13th - 10:30am

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All library events are made available at no cost and are open to the public.