Pepin Public Library

10/16/2026

Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the library building on October 31 from 10 am - 12 pm. To honor thirty years in the building we are featuring thirty things the library provides to the community. Today we feature the video collections. We have DVDs for people of all ages. The children can enjoy their favorite Disney or Pixar movie, while teens and adults can find feature films and non-fiction documentaries. Come browse the collection on site or search for a special title on the MORE website and request to have it sent to Pepin just for you.

10/16/2026

It's forecast to get cold. It may be time to put your garden to bed for the year. Stay warm.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. ...

10/15/2026

Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the library building on October 31 from 10 am - 12 pm. To honor thirty years in the building we are featuring thirty things the library provides to the community. Today we feature author visits and book talks. Local and regional author come to the library to share about their latest book. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk to the author in a small group setting. We usually own the author's book so you can check it out and enjoy at home.

10/15/2026

We have been busy adding Pepin High School senior class photos to Flickr. We have completed through 1969. You can access them from the library's webpage at https://pepinpubliclibrary.org/ Click on Resources and then Local History. Scroll down to find the photo of the Stockholm school and click on that. Then you'll be able to click through the years from188/89 to 1969. We'll continue to add until we reach 2008. Find your relatives who graduated from Pepin High School.

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10/14/2026

Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the library building on October 31 from 10 am - 12 pm. To honor thirty years in the building we are featuring thirty things the library provides to the community. Today we feature the public space that can be used for homework or your job. We have tables and chairs throughout the building that will accommodate you getting some work done is a quiet surrounding. Students can meet here to work on projects together or adults can do a Zoom meeting. We can find a space for you to get your job done.

10/14/2026

We receive and process books on a regular basis. We forget to show you what we have. These are a few of the latest Large Print books we have gotten for you to enjoy. Stop in to check them out. If they are already checked out we can put you in line to have a copy sent to Pepin just for you.

10/13/2026

In a couple of weeks the RR crossing in Nelson will be closed. Please plan accordingly when heading to Minnesota from the Pepin area.

BNSF Railroad Crossing on STH 25 in Nelson to Close October 26-30

The BNSF Railroad crossing on State Highway 25 (STH 25) in the Village of Nelson will be closed to all traffic beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, and is expected to remain closed until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Buffalo County was notified of the closure on a shortened timeline and is working diligently communicate impacts and minimize disruptions to residents, businesses, and emergency services.
The closure is being conducted at the request of BNSF Railway to allow crews to complete work at the crossing.

Under the current plan, emergency service vehicles will continue to have access through the crossing during the closure. However, the crossing will be closed to the general public, and motorists traveling between Wisconsin and Minnesota will need to use an alternate Mississippi River crossing.

The two nearest alternate river crossings are:
• Winona, Minnesota
• Red Wing, Minnesota

Motorists should plan ahead, expect significantly longer travel times, and adjust routes accordingly.

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and Buffalo County Emergency Management are working closely with local, state, and regional partners to help minimize disruptions to emergency services throughout the closure period. Agencies have been coordinating plans to ensure continued emergency response capability for residents and visitors.

"We recognize this closure will create an inconvenience for many travelers and businesses in the area. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding while this important work is completed."

Residents and travelers are encouraged to monitor local announcements and plan travel accordingly during the closure period. We will be providing updates related to this closure as we are notified.

10/13/2026

Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the library building on October 31 from 10 am - 12 pm. To honor thirty years in the building we are featuring thirty things the library provides to the community. Today we feature our audio books. We have audio books on CD to use in a player or your car. We also have audio books that can be downloaded to your own device to listen too. Use the Libby app get a book that you can listen to while driving, doing house work, exercising or any activity. Ask the library staff for assistance with getting started with Libby.

10/12/2026

This flag is given in memory of the Honorable Justice Louis John Ceci. Thank you to our donor who provided funds for the new flag. It has been decided that the library will now be a collection point for old, retired flags. Those flags will be gathered and then taken to the proper group for dignified disposal. Drop off your old, ratty flag anytime we are open. We are pleased to be able to fly this new flag.

10/12/2026

Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the library building on October 31 from 10 am - 12 pm. To honor thirty years in the building we are featuring thirty things the library provides to the community. Today we feature the Play and Learn sessions for children ages birth to five. In co-operation with the Child Care Partnership we host two fun filled play sessions each month on select Wednesdays at 10 am. These sessions give children a chance to play with others their age and for adults to network and meet other families with young children. These are free opportunities to get out and have some fun at the library.