County approves 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Park Grove Library was built at its current location on Hemingway Avenue in Cottage Grove in 1984. Over the past several years, Washington County has worked with multiple departments, local community members, and the City of Cottage Grove to plan for the ...

County to include Park Grove Library renovation in 2022 bond

Washington County has planned for a $5 to $6 million renovation for the existing Park Grove Library facility in the most recent Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to review a draft of the 2020-2024 CIP on Tuesday, Oc...

Additional time allows for Park Grove Library location discussions

The Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted the final 2019 – 2023 Capital Improvement Plan at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, which removed the Park Grove Library building project from the list of projects slated for funding in 2019. The move ...

Existing libraries offer inspiration for future of Park Grove Library

Nearly 70 people attended the second community engagement meeting for the Park Grove Library building project on Monday, April 16. 

Jennifer McMaster of HGA Architects gave a brief presentation at the start of the event, highlighting some of the m...

Nearly 90 people attend first community engagement meeting

More than 90 people visited Park Grove Library on Tuesday, March 20 to offer their ideas about how to building a new library of the future on the site. At the open house event, visitors were invited to write down answers to five questions on posters aroun...

Community engagement events scheduled for Park Grove Library

Residents and patrons are invited to contribute their thoughts and opinions through a series of community meetings that will be conducted in early 2018. 

The community engagement events are scheduled:

Tuesday, March 20, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Park Grov...

Architecture firm selected for Park Grove Library project

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson, Inc. to design a new building for Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove. 

Target Completion Date: Fall 2020

The Park Grove Library was built at its current location on Hemingway Avenue in Cottage Grove in 1984. When the building was evaluated by Washington County Public Works, it was estimated to need millions of dollars in future repairs, not including updates...

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The Washington County Library mobile app is not working at this time, due to service issues with our current vendor. As a result, information about your account is likely inaccurate. We're sorry for the disruption of this popular tool!

Many Twin C...

Great Reads for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the contributions Indigenous Americans have made in the United States. It's also an opportunity to recognize the diverse cultures, traditions, and history of Indigenous tribes a...

Get More Out of Libby

With the Libby app, you can access ebooks, eaudiobooks, and digital magazines from all public libraries in the Twin Cities metro. Better yet - downloading the app is easy!

Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the app, along with ne...

Prepare for Back to School with Tools from Your Library!

Check out library materials, access research databases, and browse online tools to assist with class assignments in any subject.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

This month we’re excited to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, an annual event where we join with the American Library Association to promote the benefits of a library card for students, families, and learners of all ages.

If you don'...

Great Books for Pride Month!

Each June we celebrate Pride Month, an annual recognition of the creativity and contributions made by LGBTQ+ Americans. Pride Month is celebrated each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, and has grown to include celebrations across the...

Celebrate Summer at Your Library!

Our summer programs for kids, teens, and adults begin Wednesday, June 1 and continue through Saturday, August 19!  

Through the Summer Adventure program, kids ages 0-11 can read, learn, listen, and explore with an alien friend, Zorb. This flexible...

Library and Community Resources for Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in our lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for an individual's overall health, and the ...

Help us Celebrate National Library Week!

We hope you'll join us in celebrating National Library Week from April 23 to 29! This annual celebration offers the chance to recognize the important work libraries do in their communities each day – something we hope you agree with!

The...

Great books to celebrate Women's History Month

Every March we recognize Women's History Month, an annual event that celebrates "the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields...

Great books to celebrate Black History Month

While it’s great to read diversely throughout the year, Black History Month is a particularly excellent time to pick up about Black history, experiences, and culture.

Black History Month was officially recognized beginning in 1976, but version ha...

Create Something New in the New Year!

Did you know that January is considered International Creativity Month? The beginning of the year is a great time to dive deeper into an existing hobby or try something totally new.

Your local library has a ton of great books and ebooks to help you on your...

Meet Local Authors this Winter

Write in our Midst is back! This annual series is part of our Winter Reads program for adults. Join Washington County Library for a series of virtual and in-person events to meet and hear from local Minnesota authors. Learn more about each event below, an...

Our Top Checkouts of 2022!

Curious what books were most popular at Washington County Library this year? Wonder what your friends and neighbors are reading? Take a peek at our top checkouts from the year to see if your favorites made the list!

Get more for free with your library card!

When you think about using your library card, it's natural to think about what you can check out by coming into the library – books, magazines, video games, and more. But your library card also grants you access to digital tools and col...