It’s September and that means it’s back-to-school season! While parents and students prepare for school, reshuffle schedules and figure out activities, our children’s and teen services librarians have been gearing up for a series of fall fun and educational programming. MakerKids programs were designed to help student success by building skills such as paying attention…
Ramsey County Library Data Stories Highlight 2021 Milestones
August 2, 2022
In 2021, Ramsey County Library circulated 2.4 million materials and was a Star Library for an eighth consecutive year - one of five in Minnesota for 2021! The Library also provided both in-person and a variety of pre-recorded and follow-along virtual programming, from Zoom storytimes to online tech help for adults, teens and kids. There…
Ramsey County Library Plans for Renovation at Maplewood Location
July 25, 2022
Planning for an interior renovation of the public spaces at the library in Maplewood is underway. The interior renovation project will provide a refreshed facility with a new layout and will best support the community of Maplewood for many years to come. Built in 2007, the finishes as well as the furniture in the library…
Teens Summer Break With Ramsey County Library
May 15, 2022
Use your Beanstack account or download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device and choose the “Teen Summer Break” program to participate. Then stop by a library location near you to get a free book bag, book and MakerTeen kit anytime after June 15, while supplies last. You do not need to complete the program…
Kids Summer Break With Ramsey County Library
May 15, 2022
Join us for a summer of learning! Use your Beanstack account or download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device and choose the "Summer Break" program to participate. The Kids Summer Break with Ramsey County Library is appropriate for children in grade 5 and under. Grades 5 & under: Track the number of books read…
Partnership with Ramsey County Correctional Facility Enables Equitable Access to Library Collection
May 1, 2022
Libraries are crucial to providing both recreational and educational resources for all our residents, and an expanded county partnership ensures that residents at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility (RCCF) will have access to Ramsey County Library (RCL) books. The opportunity to learn new things, improve literacy skills, or discover a new book is one eagerly…
One-time Fee Waiver Restores Patron Accounts
March 10, 2022
To support the county’s strategic priority to facilitate access by removing barriers, Ramsey County Library will forgive existing fines and fees on adult patron accounts except for charges related to lost or damaged items. This waive will restore about 13,000 library accounts with blocked privileges due to charges in excess of $10. At the February Library…
Jake Grussing to join Ramsey County as Library Director
February 3, 2022
Jake Grussing has been selected as the Director of Ramsey County Library. Grussing will be responsible for overseeing 99 full-time employees working across seven locations and a $12 million annual operating budget. Grussing currently serves as Director of Scott County Library where he has worked since 2013. Prior to this, he worked in multiple positions…
Winter Reads: Winter Reading for Adults
December 22, 2021
January 2 - February 28 Winter Reads encourages busy adults to delight in reading during the dark months of winter. Starting January 2, read four books and you will be entered for a chance at a grand prize. Start reading and pick up Winter Reads themed socks, while supplies last: Signing up online. Or downloading…
Changes to adult library fines and regional library hours begin Jan. 1
December 21, 2021
Today the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022-2023 budget which includes eliminating adult library fines and slightly reducing hours at the three regional libraries. This budget continues to invest in transformative change and reflects the county’s vision, mission, goals and strategic priorities. The Library has aligned resources to support several strategic priorities including…
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