Waite Park Al Ringsmuth Public 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

Libby is making changes to help you choose how you want to see or filter AI content. These AI Content Controls are coming in the next few weeks: https://griver.org/library-news/new-ai-content-controls-in-libby-overdrive

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

10/19/2026

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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10/16/2026

Oreo, the bunny, and her human, Shannon, will present on bunny care on Friday, October 23 from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. 🐇 We'd love to see you there!

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. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 13: griver.org/locations

10/08/2026

In October libraries celebrate teens! Everyone in 6th grade to age 19 stop by the Waite Park Library and pick out a pin!

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.

10/07/2026

Waite Park library has one Great River Children's Museum Pass!!

We are beyond excited to announce a new addition to the St. Cloud collection: Great River Children’s Museum Passes!!! The St. Cloud Public Library has 2 passes to this incredible Central Minnesota destination – conveniently located just a few blocks from the library! Passes are lucky day style, check out for one week, and are good for a family of up to 6. Come check one out today and discover the power of play!

09/30/2026

Join us for a performance by Nathan Neuman, Central Minnesota's leading polka musician, playing concerts & dances for all ages. With an emphasis on his German-Polish heritage, he also includes a variety of classic tunes to take you down memory lane, on a Bicycle Built for Two! This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

09/23/2026

Sonic Escape will be at the Waite Park Library on Friday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

Hey students! Want to serve as the voice of young people across the Great River Regional Library region? Apply to be a part of the Library Youth Advisory Council! Learn more and apply here: https://griver.org/library-news/library-youth-advisory-council

09/17/2026

Do you know someone who could use some help with navigating our digital library on Libby? Are you that person? Staff will be available on Wednesday, September 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to help with all things Libby! Sign up for your 15-minute time slot today📚 📱

Please call the Waite Park Library or sign up here: https://events.griver.org/event/17283597

09/15/2026

Hunter is visiting the library tomorrow from 3:30 to 4:00pm 🐶🐾