Douglas County Library

Douglas County Library Program news and announcements from the Douglas County Library in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Mission of the Douglas County Library:It is the mission of Douglas County Library to provide resources and facilities that meet informational, recreational, educational and cultural needs of its citizens. Library Director: Dawn Dailey
Youth Librarian: Sarah Wethern
Reference Librarian: Yeisa Fredrickson
Teen Librarian: Melissa Wales

UPDATE: The Glass Etching Class for Adults that was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 24 will now be held on ...
09/03/2026

UPDATE: The Glass Etching Class for Adults that was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 24 will now be held on Tuesday, September 22 at the same time. Apologies for any inconveniences this causes.

Our next Resin 201: Class for Adults will be on Tuesday, September 29, 12-2pm. You will learn about deep pour epoxy resi...
09/03/2026

Our next Resin 201: Class for Adults will be on Tuesday, September 29, 12-2pm.

You will learn about deep pour epoxy resin during this class and create a votive candle holder that you will be able to pick up after it is fully cured (1-2 weeks).

*Please refrain from registering for this class if you have recently participated in this class*

Register here: https://douglascountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17585704

Join us for a fun craft for adults (ages 18 and up) on Friday, September 25, 1-3pm.You will be able to create your own m...
09/03/2026

Join us for a fun craft for adults (ages 18 and up) on Friday, September 25, 1-3pm.

You will be able to create your own mini bookshelf for FREE. All supplies are provided. You will also be able to decorate your mini bookshelf with scrapbook paper, mini decor items, and mini books. Registration is required!

Register here: https://douglascountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17585242

We will be having another fall craft on Tuesday, September 22, 1-2pm. Create a decorative fall frame with us at the libr...
09/03/2026

We will be having another fall craft on Tuesday, September 22, 1-2pm.

Create a decorative fall frame with us at the library! All supplies are provided. Play with textures and colors through the use of scrapbook paper, paint and glue, creating your own unique design.

Register here: https://douglascountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17584041

Join us at the library for a FUN and FREE community event on Saturday, September 19, 1-3 p.m. We will be hosting a Commu...
09/02/2026

Join us at the library for a FUN and FREE community event on Saturday, September 19, 1-3 p.m.

We will be hosting a Community Board Game Extravaganza!
Are you a person who enjoys playing board games but never can find anyone to play with? Do you have a group you want to play board games with but don’t have the space?
If yes to either question, then stop on down to the library to participate in an afternoon of FREE community fun! You don’t have to bring your own game, board games are available at the library.
No registration required!

See what's new this week at the Douglas County Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=9699-378 ***There are eig...
09/02/2026

See what's new this week at the Douglas County Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=9699-378 ***

There are eighteen new bestsellers, three new movies, nine new audiobooks, ten new children's books, and 72 other new books, including 25 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Disappearers," "Big Little Truths," and "Everyday Eats: 100 Simple and Healthy Recipes for Real Life." The new movies this week are "Fantasy Life," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and "Suburban Fury."

We're having an author hour with Nathan Jorgenson on Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m.Jorgenson is an award-winning Minn...
08/28/2026

We're having an author hour with Nathan Jorgenson on Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m.
Jorgenson is an award-winning Minnesota author and will be talking about his writing and book titles.
This event is FREE to attend and doesn't require any registration!

Join us for our next customizable craft class! On Thursday, September 17, 5-7pm, we'll be hosting a DIY Fall Sign Class ...
08/28/2026

Join us for our next customizable craft class! On Thursday, September 17, 5-7pm, we'll be hosting a DIY Fall Sign Class for Adults. All materials will be provided and you'll be able to make the sign your own!

Register here: https://douglascountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17539160

See what's new this week at the Douglas County Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=9699-377 ***There are ele...
08/26/2026

See what's new this week at the Douglas County Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=9699-377 ***

There are eleven new bestsellers, one new movie, one new audiobook, sixteen new children's books, and 83 other new books, including seven that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Delusional," "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy," and "Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking." The new movie this week is "She Dances."

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the fair this year. What a great event. We had so much fun talking wit...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the fair this year. What a great event. We had so much fun talking with the community and making buttons with the kids and adults. Thank you to the Douglas County Library board members who helped out: Kevin Lee, Dave Schultz, Bernice Trousil, Ruthie Schultz even commissioner Jeff Way stopped by to chat. Thank you to our staff Paige, Celeste, Melissa and Sarah for your time helping make buttons at the booth.

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720 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN
56308

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13207623014

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