Seeking Full-Time Librarian

Librarian responsibilities include: Performs intermediate professional work providing various library services, assisting the Director with developing, evaluating and updating the collections, assisting patrons, maintaining records, preparing reports, ass...

RALF: Random Awesome Library Fun!

Random Awesome Library Fun!For students who have completed grades 6-12 

Thursdays

June 17 - August 53:30 - 4:15 pm

In-Person! If you like gaming, reading, crafts, music, food, or having fun, check us out. We'll have a new awesome activity every week...

Anime Club

Thursday, Aug 5

5:30 pm

Every first Thursday each month!

Our Anime Club is a chance to meet others to discuss old favorites or discover something new! Our meetings will have a variety of activities like: discussing recent Manga reads, playing games, learning...

Puzzle Exchange

Thursday, August 12

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Leave a puzzle - any size, any kind - take a puzzle!

Everyone is welcome! We are taking extra care with this event in order to maximize safety.

Every second Thursday of the month

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Quick Draw & Collage Stories

Tues, August 17 @ 4:00 PM

Work with the Arts for Vets team to create a drawn story and then bring your story to life with collage art! 

All are welcome. All supplies are provided.

This event is funded in part by a grant from the Northwest M...

Art in the Park: Bowl Weaving

Bowl Weaving with Kasandra GregoireTues, August 17 @ 6:00 pmSherlock Park

Explore the art of bowl weaving with Kasandra Gregoire. Meet at the Big Shelter in Sherlock Park. All supplies are provided.

This event is funded in part by a grant from the Northwest...

Campbell Book Club

A Man Called Ove

Tues, August 31 @ 6:00 pm

Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join our book club! 

This month we'll be discussing The Grace Year by Kim Liggett 

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Summer Hours

New open hours for Summer! No appointment needed. Masks and social distancing encouraged.

Contact-free Front Door Pick-Up is available for hold items upon request.

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Interlibrary Loan is back!

Interlibrary Loan is back!

Looking for something not in our collection? We may be able to borrow it from another library!

Ask for an ILL Request Form from the front desk to get started.

Fee: $3 per ILL loan

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On This Day: 1911 Independence Day Hail

Fun as it is for small bits of ice to rain from the sky, or to bask in the fresh rain in midsummer; sometimes it’s better to enjoy a storm under a sturdy roof. 

This image, found in A Meeting of the Reds: East Grand Forks 1887-1987, Volum...

Severe Weather Warning Sirens

Warning System

East Grand Forks has four warning sirens which are used to notify residents who are outdoors of a tornado warning or a possibly severe weather event. 

When the sirens sound, it’s not safe to be outside. When you he...

Green Site Temporarily Moved to Downtown Mall Parking Lot starting July 28th

Due to construction, starting on July 28th the City's green site will be temporarily relocated to the downtown mall parking lot to the area south of the intersection of 4th Street NW and 5th Avenue NW.

Construction on the green site area is expected to last two weeks and once completed the containers will be moved back from their temporary location. 

Reminder the green site containers are for recycling and yard waste only.

Notice of 2nd Phase of Demers Ave Project - Includes Sorlie Bridge Closure starting July 21st

Demers Avenue from the Sorlie Bridge to 3rd Street NW will be closed starting Wednesday, July 21st until Friday July 30th. This is the second and final phase of the improvements that will be completed along Demers Avenue.

Highway 2 Road Improvement Project Starting July 12th

Starting Monday, July 12th the westbound lanes of Highway 2 from Fisher to East Grand Forks will be resurfaced along with improvements to turn lanes and intersections. Motorists can expect lane closures and head to head traffic.

The project is expected to last through October of 2021, weather permitting.  Visit the project website for more information or www.511mn.org for up to date information.

Storm Siren Information

In the last couple months there have been questions about why the storm sirens were being used. There is now a page on the city website to help answer these questions.

Please visit https://www.eastgrandforks.us/591/Storm-Siren-Information to see where the sirens are located, reasons why the sirens are used, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Utility Bill Late Fees to Return in September

The Water & Light Commission has approved resuming assessing penalties on bills rendered in September 2021, commencing with the South End mailing on or about September 15, 2021. A penalty of 10 per cent of the current billing will be added if not paid...

The City Currently in a "Drought Warning Phase"

The City of East Grand Forks is currently in a “Drought Warning Phase” and is asking residents to voluntarily limit all non-essential water use.  Non-essential uses would include lawn irrigation, car washing, swimming pool fil...

Change of Publishing Meeting Minutes

The Commissioners approved a resolution on Wednesday, July 7th 2021 authorizing the department to no longer publish proceedings after every meeting in the official newspaper.  As an alternative to publication of the minutes of the proceedings the...

Summer Help Wanted

Our Department is still searching for summer help at both locations!  Work with great people and pursue an opportunity to serve the East Grand Forks community.  Call 218.773.0515 for more information.