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 […]

One Book | One Minnesota

Northwest Regional Library is pleased to announce One Book | One Minnesota, a statewide book club which has been created by the Friends of the St. Paul Public Library operating as the Minnesota Center for the Book in partnership with State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education. “Libraries are essential for […]