R.A.L.F.

Monday, October 10

Every other Monday @ 4:30 pm

Grades 6-11 // Random Awesome Library Fun! If you like gaming, reading, crafts, music, food, or having fun, check us out!  We'll have a new awesome activity every other week.

Questions? Contact...

Tinkertown: Machine Art

Tuesday, October 11

@ 4 pm 

Grades K-5 // Tinkertown explores the materials, tools, and processes in Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) as we tinker, design, and create! 

This month: Learn about simple machines and...

Puzzle Exchange

Thurs, October 13

Monthly // Every second Thursday @ 5:30-6:30 pm

Have a puzzle you don't need any longer? Leave a puzzle - any size, any kind - take a puzzle. Every age and skill level welcome!

Questions? Contact Andrea

⇐ Return to Library W...

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

8 am - 5 pmFri, October 7 Sat, October 8

Support your library at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Please bring your own bags and boxes for your purchases. 

$5 Bag Sale: Sat @ Noon - 5 pmTeachers Shop Free: Sa...

Art for Adults with Disabilities

Fri, October 14

Drop in between 9:30-11:30 am

For adults with disabilities and their helpers // Come and make art with artist Brenda Baumer! 

This event is funded in part by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota arts an...

Siama's Congo Roots

Monday, October 17

@ 5:30 pm

During this engaging cultural program, Siama and Dallas Johnson sing and tell stories that bring Siama’s happy childhood to life. Siama plays acoustic guitar and traditional African instruments like Mbira, Balafon and ...

LEGO Club

Tues, October 18

Monthly //  Every 3rd Tuesday @ 5 pm

Children ages 5-12 (and their grown-ups too!) // Are you a Master Builder or want to be one? Join us for LEGO Club! You can build to the theme or build something completely new. LEGOs supplied. ...

Anime Club

Thursday, October 20

Monthly // Every 3rd Thursday @ 5:30 pm 

Our Anime Club is a chance to meet others to discuss old favorites or discover something new! Our meetings will have a variety of activities like: discussing recent Manga reads, playing ...

Wellness in the Woods

Wednesday, October 26 

@ 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Drop in and learn about peer-to-peer mental health and wellness services as well as Mental Health First Aid training available from Wellness in the Woods.

Wellness in the Woods is a non-profit organization...

Campbell Book Club

Black Cake

Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:00 pm

Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join our book club!

Black Cake ?  by Charmaine Wilkerson (also in e-book ? and e-audiobook ?)

FICTION // Two estranged siblings delve into their mother&...

Autumn Colors Art Exhibit

Autumn Colors

A River Forks Watercolor Society Art Exhibit

On Display: September 12 - October 28

Come celebrate works of the River Forks Watercolor Society! Featuring a reading from Noelle Myers and the musical stylings of the O'Ne...

CHILTON Car Repair Guides Online

Popular features include:

• Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle.
• Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
• Vacuum dia...

*New* Library of Things

Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library materials available for checkout for free with an active all-materials adult library card. 

Need something for a one-time project or want out to try out a gadget before you ...

MN State Park Passes

Explore MN with a Free State Park Pass!

The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with public libraries across the state to provide free seven-day state park passes for checkout 

We have 2 Minnesota St...

Fall Clean-Up Scheduled for October 3-7 with Electronic & Hazardous Waste Drop off on October 8th

Residential fall clean-up will be taking place the week of October 3rd through the 7th. Residents will need their items out to be picked up on the same day as refuse pickup. Glass and construction debris will not be accepted for berm pickup.

Hazardous waste and electronic drop off is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th from 9am to 3pm at Public Works located at 1001 2nd St NE.  Please contact Public Works with questions at (218) 773-1313.

Absentee Voting for the General Election is available at Administration Office in City Hall

Absentee voting for the General Election is available in the Administration Office located on the second floor in the West Wing in City Hall starting Friday, September 23rd for all five city wards.

Absentee voting will be available on the following days:

• Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm starting September 23rd through November 4th
• Saturday, November 5th from 10am to 3pm
• Monday, November 7th from 8am to 5pm

Reminder Election day is Tuesday, Nove...

Information on Fire Prevention Week

The East Grand Forks Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022.

The East Grand Forks Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”, including Open House Oct 3rd 6pm-8pm at Station 1 located at 415 4th St NW.

“It’s important fo...

Ward Adjustments and Polling Place Changes for 2022 Elections

Ward boundaries have been adjusted due to the redistricting process that was completed after the 2020 census. The Council has adopted a new ward map and some of the polling locations have changed from the 2020 election cycle.

In 2022 the polling locations will be as follows:

• Ward 1 - Senior Center at 538 Rhinehart Drive SE
• Ward 2 - City Hall Training Room located on the 1st floor at 600 Demers Avenue NW
• Ward 3 - Senior High School at 1420 4th Ave NW - enter Door 2 or the entrance...

Information on Absentee Voting for the November 8th General Election

There are different ways to request an absentee ballot and they are as follows:  

 Absentee voting for all city wards is available at City Hall 

• Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm starting September 23^rd through November 4^th
• Sat...

Ward Adjustments and Polling Place Changes for 2022 Elections

In 2022 the polling locations will be as follows:

• Ward 1 - Senior Center at 538 Rhinehart Drive SE
• Ward 2 - City Hall Training Room located on the 1st floor at 600 Demers Avenue NW
• Ward 3 - Senior High School at 1420 4th Ave NW - e...

Reminder of City Council Meeting Schedule

The Work Sessions are held on the 1st floor of City Hall in the Training Room.  There are very few months that have a 5th Tuesday so no meetings are scheduled for those Tuesdays.  Meeting dates are also included on the City's we...