Buffalo Public Library

10/19/2026

Participate in GRRL's "Year in Reading" challenge on the Beanstack app. Each month is a different theme, and our librarians create a list of suggested titles. The theme for October is to get lost in a short story - spooky or not! Check out these books, and find more from this New, Best, & Fun list at https://griver.org/new-best-fun/october-2026-short-spooky

10/15/2026

Unlock your creative potential with the largest resource of video-on-demand learning in the craft and hobby space. Learn more about Craft & Hobby at https://griver.org/library-news/database-highlight-craft-hobby

10/15/2026

Coffee, Donuts, and Discussion...YES PLEASE! 👏

Have questions on how City government works and how you can get involved? We love answering them!

The City is excited to host an in-person panel and Q&A session focused on how local city government works and the many ways community members can get involved. From City advisory boards and council meetings, to voting and civic participation, there are plenty of opportunities to make your voice heard.

With election season approaching and City advisory board applications now open, it's a great time to join the conversation ‼️

What can you expect?
➡️ We'll kick things off with a panel-style discussion, followed by an opportunity for audience Q&A.

➡️ After the discussion, stick around for an open house! Enjoy coffee and donuts, ask questions one-on-one, and connect with representatives from the Buffalo Area Community Center, BHM Community Education, and Wright County Parks & Recreation Department to learn more about their programs and services!

DETAILS:
-Located at City Center in the Council Chambers
-October 28th from 9am-11am
-No cost to attend!

➡Learn more about topics that will be discussed and submit your questions ahead of time at ci.buffalo.mn.us/804/Community-Connections-Collaborative

We hope you'll join us for coffee, conversation and a chance to learn more about your community!

10/13/2026

Use your library card to check out fall colors this season!
Check out a seven-day state park pass to get free entry into any state park or recreation area and take in the spectacular foliage happening this fall (). Will you go to nearby Charles A. Lindbergh State Park or venture further to Gooseberry Falls State Park?
Learn how to check out a pass at https://griver.org/library-news/mn-state-parks-program. When you arrive at the park, make sure the pass is clearly displayed on your vehicle dashboard. Library park passes only cover the vehicle entrance fee, so if you’d like to camp, you’ll need to make and pay for those reservations separately. When you are finished visiting, you don’t need to return the pass, just recycle it.
The state park passes are provided as part of the Minnesota State Park Library Program, a collaboration between our library and the . Have you checked out a state park pass yet? Let us know in the comments below!
Learn more about the state parks library program at mndnr.gov/librarypass

10/09/2026

The library will be closed for staff training on Monday, October 12. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 13: griver.org/locations

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 4th Annual Touch a Truck event! And a special thanks to all of our partner organizations for this program.

To learn about other fun events like this one go to https://griver.org/

10/07/2026

Congratulations to all the kids who participated in Buffalo's Race to the Library program!

1st Place: 90 visits for Homeschooler's aged 0-10
2nd Place: 70 visits for Discovery Elementary
3rd Place: 31 visits for Montrose Elementary

Learn more about cool programs like this one at https://griver.org/

10/05/2026

Banned Books Week is October 4-10, 2026. Learn more about this celebration week and its history at https://griver.org/library-news/banned-books-week

10/02/2026

Join the latest reading challenge to build a habit of reading while achieving goals. Log your reading to earn badges all month long. Great River Regional Library's Read with Benny - Reading Challenge is for ALL AGES and will be available from October 1 to November 30 online at griver.beanstack.org or in the Beanstack Tracker app.

09/29/2026

Deadline extended to 10/6/26! Middle and high school students are invited to apply for a seat on the Library Youth Advisory Council! Learn more and apply by October 6 at

Want to serve as the voice of young people across Great River Regional Library region? Apply to be a part of the Library Youth Advisory Council!