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LOCATIONS
We are located in the northwestern corner of Minnesota and serve the counties of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, and Roseau. There are seven libraries and three LINK sites in the NWRL system. Libraries are located in Greenbush, Hallock, Red Lake Falls, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Warren, and Warroad. LINK sites, which are open fewer than 20 hours per week, are located in Grygla, Karlstad, and Middle River.
Learn more about our locations and hours:
Libraries
LINK Sites
Looking for your next
Good Read?
Find great stories and information across all of our libraries. You can browse and request materials by going to our online catalog.
Don’t see the materials you’re looking for?
If you don’t see what you’re looking for in our catalog you can request it from other libraries throughout Minnesota using MNLINK.
Events
Events going on today
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 10, 2026 – Movies & Popcorn
Upcoming NWRL Events
Explore more
with these free resources
These great digital resources are available to all patrons of the Northwest Regional Library in addition to the materials in our catalog. You may need your library card number and PIN in order to log in.
Ebooks MN
Statewide ebook collection for readers of all ages
It doesn’t stop there
We also provide our patrons with access to a wide variety of online resources for such things like homework help, career growth, and databases of information
Did you know NWRL also has…?
State Park Passes
Passes last for 1 week and can be used to enter any MN State Park
Legal Kiosks
Online legal aid in Roseau, Thief River Falls, and Warroad
Life Jackets
Warroad Public Library allows patrons to check out children's life jackets
There’s even more!
Mobile printing, conference rooms, and more services are offered throughout NWRL branches.
You can learn more about these services by going to your branch’s page or ask your local librarian what else is available.
Library Cards
If you live within our 5 counties you can apply for a free library card at any of our 10 locations or by using the link below.
Apply today
Residents of our 5 counties are eligible to register for NWRL library cards at all of our branches. Temporary residents may apply for a limited-access account good for the duration of their stay.
Lake Agassiz Regional Library patrons can use their card at any of our branches.
Patrons of other Minnesota library systems may create an account at any of our branches using the card from their home library. Residents of the cities of Clarkfield, Crosby, East Grand Forks, and Taylors Falls are not eligible for these accounts but may purchase a fee card.
Non-resident cards may be purchased for an annual fee of $30 for those residing outside the state of Minnesota.
A password or PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required in addition to a library card to use some online library services such as requesting or renewing library materials.
Your PIN starts as the last four (4) digits of the phone number listed on your account. To change your PIN, sign-in to the NWRL online catalog, and follow steps given below or ask for assistance from any NWRL location.
- Go to “My Account”
- Select “Account Preferences”
- Next to the “Password” line, select “Change”
- Enter your old password and your new password and click “Submit”
If you forget your PIN, you may retrieve it one of two ways:
- The PIN can be sent to your email address by following these steps:
- First, click on “Your Account” at the top of the navigation bar.
- Next, click the link for “Forgot your password?” which will take you to the form “Request to reset your password.”
- Continue to follow on-screen directions.
- Ask for assistance from your local librarian.
Have more questions? Check out more FAQs here
Apply today for a library card
If you are new to NWRL, visit any branch or use the link below to apply for an account. If you have an existing account and have a problem with your library card, please contact your local branch.
