The Virginia Public Library has been awarded an ORION 4.5-inch StarBlast telescope that will be available for VPL patrons to sign out and take home to explore the wonders of the night sky. The award was made by the ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE, under its Horkheimer Library Telescope Program, which awards up to 10 such telescopes [...]
That's right! The Friends of the Virginia Public Library Book Sale is back! Here's what you need to know about this event: When is the Fall Book Sale? September 26 - September 28; from when the library opens until an hour before the library closes. Friends of the Library members get early access to the [...]
Have you been enjoying this long, hot growing season? Is your table overflowing with fresh vegetables? Are you dreading the end of the season and taking the garden apart for another winter? Master Gardener Joyce Passananti is prepared to show us how to make it more fun and less work! Joyce will be at the [...]
It’s almost election time again. No, it isn’t nearly November, yet, but did you know that Minnesota is having primary elections on August 14 this year? The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office defines a primary election as one which “determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.” (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/how-elections-work/primary-election/) For example, [...]
Hello and Welcome to our FAQ page for Summer Reading! Below you will find frequently asked questions about Summer Reading at Virginia Public Library, along with some answers! We hope you find this page helpful and easy to follow, but if you still have questions after reading it, give us a call at 218-748-7525 and [...]
May Events at the Virginia Public Library We have two lovely Legacy programs visiting the library in May. Here are some details about each of them: Animal Tales of How & Why with Rose Arrowsmith May 3rd at noon This event features storyteller Rose Arrowsmith who will be sharing stories about animal tales. These stories [...]
Summer Reading 2018 - Reading Takes You Everywhere That's right! Summer Reading is just around the corner. We will soon have a host of new events, prizes, and books to look forward to! While we wait for our official Summer Reading brochures and school visits, here are some essential dates for you to know - [...]
10 Reading Tips for Kids (and Adults) It was Love your Library month in February, but libraries and schools are still celebrating books and those who read them! Your local Children’s librarian in Virginia has given some school talks last month on spreading the love of reading. I wanted to share some tips on how [...]
That's right! The Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale is back! Here's what you need to know about this event: When is the Spring Booksale? April 25 - April 27; from when the library opens until an hour before the library closes. Friends of the Library members get early access to the sale on [...]
There are two “drum” events at the library this April. First, join us upstairs as local musician, composer, and educator Robin Adnan Anders demonstrates drums and percussion instruments from around the world. Robin will cover cultural rhythms from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Indian, and the Middle East. This program, Drums & Percussion of the World, [...]