Educational activities and fun arts-and-crafts for all ages will take place April 9 at the St. Cloud Public Library.
Great River Regional Library provides library services at 32 public libraries in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Morrison, Todd and Wright counties. It provides Central Minnesota residents with nearly one million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.
For more information about library programs at the St. Cloud Public Library or any of its many branch libraries, call 320-650-2500. Information is also available at its website: www.griver.org.
The following is a list of the activities:
Teen Book Club
The library’s Teen Book Club will meet from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Enjoy snacks and conversation, and explore the growing field of young adult literature. For ages 13 to 18.
Author Katie Pierson
Katie Pierson, Minnesota author of the young-adult novel 89 Walls, will give a talk from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Her novel, set in the year the Berlin Wall came down, has been praised for its mix of teen romance, family dynamics and political awareness. Pierson will speak about books and writing.
Teen Advisory Board
If you are a teen and would like to make a difference at the St. Cloud Public Library, join the Teen Advisory Board meeting from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Join a group of motivated teens and have your voice heard.

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