St. Cloud Public Library

09/08/2026

Today is International Literacy Day, and we wanted to highlight one of our greatest early literacy programs, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Every book that a child reads or has read to them counts towards the goal, with prizes and incentives along the way. Stop in with your littles today to get started on their reading journey!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Tuesday, Sept. 8: https://griver.org/locations

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Get ready – Tootsie Tuesday is coming to the St. Cloud Public Library! To celebrate library card sign up month, visit the Circulation Desk every Tuesday in September and show your library card for a Tootsie or a Treat! Physical library card must be present - one treat per library card per week. Don’t have a library card? No problem – we’re happy to help you sign up! See you on Tuesday to kick off the fun!

08/26/2026

August 30th is Mary Shelley's birthday. Celebrate the mother of science fiction, by checking out some of the books and media that were inspired by her work! Go beyond Frankenstein to explore the deep impact of her writing and legacy.

08/17/2026

The Force is strong with these new study spaces! Coming soon, the St. Cloud Public Library will have four new private study pods for patrons to utilize! These new study spaces are made possible by a generous bequest from Charlotte West Anderson.

08/13/2026

Look at your library's adult easy reading corner! With a beautiful view of downtown, this lounge area on the second floor holds a wonderful collection of books for adults learning English as a second language, or for those who may be jumping into literacy later in life.

08/01/2026

Happy National Disc Golf Day! Curious about if this activity is for you? Check out one of our kits and give it a try! Each kits includes enough discs for you and a friend to have some fun! With multiple courses in the area, including Riverside Park and Calvary Hill Park, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out, try something new, and enjoy the rest of summer! Find your new hobby today at the St. Cloud Public Library!