Ramsey County Library

10/29/2026

Extended voting hours are available Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.

Hours and locations: RamseyCountyMN.gov/VoteBeforeElectionDay

10/22/2026

Extended voting hours available at Ramsey County libraries in Roseville and Shoreview, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More information: RamseyCountyMN.gov/VoteBeforeElectionDay

10/22/2026

Did you know that friends of libraries groups have their own national week of celebration? It’s a time to raise awareness, build membership and say thank you. YOU can support the library by joining Ramsey County Library Friends at rclfriends.org/membership with a minimum $20 donation.

Why join? Joining the Friends is an easy way to show that you love Ramsey County Library. With the partnership of members, the Ramsey County Library Friends strengthen, support and advocate for all seven branches of the Ramsey County Library system. Together we help enrich the lives of Library users, promote literacy and education and foster community. Since 1979, the Friends have raised over $6 million for RCL to fund collections, programming, renovations, and much more. Membership benefits include discounted registration for special events, fun volunteer opportunities, coupons for our bookstores and book sales and exclusive early access to sales.

If you're already a member, THANK YOU for being a friend! You can help spread the word about making a lasting difference in our community by sharing this post and inviting others to join us as members, Facebook and Instagram followers, volunteers or donors.

Let's be friends! DYK friends of libraries groups have our own national week of celebration? It’s a time to raise awareness, build membership, and say thank you. YOU can support County Library by joining our friends group at rclfriends.org/membership with a minimum $20 donation.

Why join? Joining the Friends is an easy way to show that you love Ramsey County Library. With the partnership of our members, the Ramsey County Library Friends strengthen, support, and advocate for RCL’s seven-branch system. Together we help enrich the lives of Library users, promote literacy and education, and foster community. Since 1979, the Friends have raised over $6 million for RCL to fund collections, programming, renovations, and much more. Membership benefits include discounted registration for special events, fun volunteer opportunities, coupons for our bookstores and book sales, and exclusive early access to sales.

If you're already a member, THANK YOU for being a friend! You can help spread the word about making a lasting difference in our community by sharing this post and inviting others to join us as members, Facebook and Instagram followers, volunteers, or donors.

10/19/2026

Simple habits = safer digital lives. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join Ramsey County Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chetan Ganatra and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Sajed Naseem for a free community cybersecurity awareness session this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Chetan and Sajed will share simple, practical ways to protect yourself, your family and your personal information in today's digital world. Learn about cyber hygiene, scams, fraud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and online safety.

More information: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events/6ace9c4eebad22004545203d

10/15/2026

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election starts tomorrow at Ramsey County libraries in Roseville and Shoreview.

Locations and hours: RamseyCountyMN.gov/VoteBeforeElectionDay

10/12/2026

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with these fiction and nonfiction titles published in 2026 by Indigenous authors. These titles are hot off the presses and are not all processed for the library yet, but put the On Order titles on hold now to be first in line when they arrive! Find the full list at rclreads.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2568558869/3123938567.

(Note: Tribal affiliations and heritage are included as written in authors' official bios.)

10/08/2026

Libby users connecting though their Ramsey County Library account will be asked to re-verify their card using the barcode on their Ramsey County Library card and PIN in the Libby app. Users will no longer be able to log in using a username.

When Libby prompts you to verify your library card:
1) Tap Menu.
2) Tap Verify Card under "For Your Attention."
3) Tap Verify Card again, then sign in with your library card barcode and PIN.

If you have trouble, please contact the library. We can check the status of your card and confirm your barcode and PIN.

Find library contact information and hours: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations

10/06/2026

We have plenty of activities to keep your kids and teens busy over MEA Break!

We'll host an Unwanteds Book Series Fandom Party on Oct. 15 to kick off the fun. Stop in to play board games with friends, create clay monsters, and more over the extended weekend. Teens can even design their own set of tarot cards!

Find all of our MEA Break programs and activities at rclreads.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?programs=5dc1bdc86af94d4400556d2d&. Some events require registration.

10/02/2026

All Ramsey County Library locations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 5 for staff training.

The digital library is open 24/7 at rclreads.org.