Author Brian Freeman Event in Thief River Falls
Author BRIAN FREEMAN will be speaking, followed by a Q&A session, reading from several of his books and concluding with a book sale and signing.
Thursday, Aug. 18 6:00 p.m. at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls.
Brian Freeman is a New York Times and USA Today best selling author of more than two dozen psychological thrillers.
Update to the Library Use Policy
On 7-21-22, the NWRL Board met and approved an overhaul of the Library Use Policy (previously, Patron Behavior Policy). The Library Use Policy restricts certain harmful behaviors on library grounds that may detract from a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for all library patrons, volunteers, and staff. Violation of this policy may result in a […]
Update on the OverDrive & Libby apps
Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library. It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you […]
Upcoming Overdrive Maintenance
Between May 3 and July 28, 2022, OverDrive will be performing server upgrades to enhance the performance and security of the systems used to access our digital collection. Northwest Regional Library’s server upgrade will occur over a 60 minute period on a Tuesday or Thursday between 5:00 am to 7:00 am. During the upgrade our […]
New T-Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Circulation
Northwest Regional Library is once again offering Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for Checkout! These new mobile hotspots allow internet connections anywhere they can get a signal on the T-Mobile Network (coverage map seen here: https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map). Up to 10 devices can wirelessly connect to the hotspot to get an internet connection. 11 of these hotspots are available […]
NWRL Partners with Beanstack to Help Patrons Track Reading
Want a way to track your reading and have fun doing it? Do you want to track your reading progress and challenge friends and family members to see who can read the most? Then Beanstack is for you! Beanstack is an incredibly easy way to log books, enter challenges, and earn badges. In Beanstack you […]
Creativebug Launch
Northwest Regional Library is partnering with Creativebug to provide high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. With an account through our library you get on-demand access to their collection of 1,000+ art and craft classes for artists and makers of all levels. You’ll enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, […]
Chromebook Laptops Available for Check-Out at NWRL Libraries
Northwest Regional Library is adding 11 new Chromebook Laptops into circulation! These laptops run on Google’s Chrome Operating System. Most of the functionality of ChromeOS requires an internet connection. These laptops automatically delete any data saved to them, so a USB flash drive or cloud storage account are highly recommended for use. Apps cannot be […]
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Circulation
Northwest Regional Library has begun to offer Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for Checkout! Mobile Hotspots allow internet connections anywhere they can get a signal on the Sprint Network (coverage map seen here: https://coverage.sprint.com/). Up to 10 devices can wirelessly connect to the hotspot to get an internet connection. 11 of these hotspots are available for circulation […]
Brainfuse Launch
Northwest Regional Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse–on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse is split into three modules: HelpNow, JobNow, and VetNow. HelpNow https://landing.brainfuse.com/index.asp?u=main.northwestregionalhn.mn.brainfuse.com Brainfuse HelpNow offers a personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading,writing,science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is […]
