Howard Lake Library

10/29/2026

Remembering British actor Patrick Stewart. Find his performances, books, and more at the library: https://search.griver.org/ 🖖

10/28/2026

Find Book Club Kits to start your own book discussion group, with copies of the book and discussion questions to get you started! Search "Book Club Kit" to browse: https://search.griver.org/

10/26/2026

Looking to learn a new craft or hobby? Or wanting to fine-tune your skills? Library cardholders have free access to Craft & Hobby! Learn more: griver.org/library-news/database-highlight-craft-hobby

10/22/2026

Explore local and national magazines and newspapers at your library. Visit your library to start reading or learn how to search for them in the online catalog here: griver.org/services/magazines-newspapers

10/20/2026

We are hiring! Want to make a difference in your community? Like helping people find what they need? Join us as a Cokato/Howard Lake Library Assistant! Apply by October 23 at griver.org/jobs.

10/19/2026

This week, we are celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week! A big shout-out to all the amazing Friends groups at our libraries—you make such a difference! Find out more about Friends of the Library groups at griver.org/library-news/national-friends-of-the-library-week

10/16/2026

We're hiring! Join our library team as a Computer Support Technician! For more information and to apply, visit: griver.org/jobs

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10/15/2026

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 (Minnesota State Parks and Trails). 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 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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 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

10/12/2026

Reminder: The library isclosed for staff training on Monday, October 12. The library will be open regular hours on Tuesday, October 13: griver.org/locations

10/09/2026

The library will be closed for staff training on Monday, October 12. griver.org/locations/howard-lake

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

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.

09/01/2026

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. https://griver.org/locations/howard-lake

07/08/2026

Howard Lake Library is open regular hours today,
July 8, 2026.

07/08/2026

UPDATED 12:10 P.M.--library hours affected by electrical issues. Some locations opening late. See branch library pages for details!

06/25/2026

The library will be closed all day, Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
https://griver.org/locations/howard-lake

06/12/2026

Plant a Seed, Read! Kids ages 0 to 18 are invited to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, happening June 8 through August 8. Register to see your reading blossom, win prizes, and nourish your mind this summer!

06/12/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
https://griver.org/locations/howard-lake