On Saturday, Ramsey County Library-Maplewood welcomed over 210 kindergarteners, plus their families, to celebrate receiving their first library card. The Library Card Party has been held annually in Ramsey County since 2008. Guest author Dawn Quigley delighted everyone by reading an excerpt from her popular "Jo Jo Makoons" book series, talking to the children about…
Decodable Books for Young Readers
Decodable books play a vital role in helping children develop a love for reading and have been utilized in early literacy instruction for decades. They offer valuable opportunities for children to practice new phonics skills while building on their existing knowledge. What are decodable books? Decodable books are specifically designed for early readers and include…
Learn a New Hobby at Home with Craft & Hobby
Cozy season is upon us and we have a fun and easy way for you to be indoorsy this winter, and all you need is your library card! Craft & Hobby offers over 20 different categories in the creative space to help you find or start a new hobby at your own pace with step-by-step…
Ramsey County Library-Shoreview Closed on Fridays, Rental Book Fees Increase
As part of the approved 2026-2027 budget, Ramsey County made the difficult decision to close Ramsey County Library-Shoreview on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be increasing rental book fees from 25 cents to 50 cents per day starting January 1, 2026. This budget reflects the county’s commitment to fiscal responsibility…
Winter Book Bingo for Adults Begins Jan. 2
Enjoy snuggling up with a good book this winter and challenge yourself to complete Book BINGO! Adults who complete BINGO and return their card to a Ramsey County Library location will be entered into a grand prize drawing. How do I get a BINGO card? You can print a card at home or at the…
Teen Summer Reading at Ramsey County Library
Teen Summer Reading at Ramsey County Library begins June 2 Sign up for Teen Summer Break on your Beanstack account or download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device and choose the "Summer Break" program to participate. Then stop by a library location near you to get a sticker and free book, while supplies last…
Kids Summer Reading at Ramsey County Library
Participants in this year's summer reading program will have the opportunity to track their summer reading and activities online with Beanstack or on a paper tracker. Pick up your summer reading program catalog, reading tracker, keychain, and other materials at a Ramsey County Library location near you. Ask at your local library location for additional…
Ramsey County Library Launches New Mobile App
Ramsey County Library has a new mobile app! Our current app, RCL Mobile, will stop working on June 1. Users will need to download the new app before May 31 in order to continue using all of the features that the library app provides. App Store Google Play Store The new app still allows you…
Ray Lockman Named Deputy Director of Ramsey County Library
Please join us in welcoming Ray Lockman to Ramsey County Library. Ray brings over 13 years of academic and public library experience to Ramsey County, most notably as Service Manager of Community Engagement and Programming at the Minneapolis Central branch of Hennepin County Library. During their tenure at Hennepin County Library, Ray served as co-chair…
Pang Yang named Director of Ramsey County Library
Pang Yang has been named director of the Ramsey County Library after serving as deputy director since 2021. In her new role, Pang will provide the overall vision, long-range strategic planning, leadership and direction for seven library locations and more than 100 employees. Pang has over 20 years of library experience including working at the city…
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