Dassel & Cokato Libraries
By Starrla Cray Associate Editor
Libraries are known as quiet places , but that doesn ’ t mean they ’ re not bustling with activity . In Dassel and Cokato , patrons have access to books , magazines , reading programs , children ’ s activities , computers with Internet access , downloadable e-books , and a wide variety of free programs .
The Cokato Public Library is a branch of the Great River Regional Libraryry System , which allows patrons access to more than 32 libraries in the GRRL system .
The Dassel Public Library is one of 32 libraries in the Pioneerland Library System , which allows patrons access to 650,000 physical items , including books , magazines , newspapers , DVDs , and CDs . An assortment of e-books are also available . The Dassel branch has two laptops and an iPad that patrons can use in the library .
Locations and hours
The Cokato library is located on Broadway Avenue and Fourth Street . Hours are : Monday , 2 to 6 p . m .; Tuesday , 2 to 8 p . m .; Wednesday , 10 a . m . to 2 p . m .; Thursday , 2 to 8 p . m .; Friday , 11 a . m . to 5 p . m .; and Saturday , 10 a . m . to noon . For more information go to www . griver . org / locations-and- hours / great-river-regional-library-cokato or call ( 320 ) 286- 5760 .
The Dassel library is located on Third Street in the same building as the city offices . Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p . m ., Wednesdays from 10 a . m . to 1 p . m ., Thursdays from 2 to 6 p . m ., Fridays from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m ., and Saturdays from 10 a . m . to 1 p . m . For more information , go to www . dassel . lib . mn . us or call ( 320 ) 275-3756 .
A few recent Dassel Library programs
• Summer 2018 reading program , “ Reading Takes You Everywhere !”
• Children have an opportunity to read down their fi nes
over the summer , sponsored by the Friends of the Library .
• Adult book club – an opportunity to meet and discuss books with others . Meets at noon the fourth Wednesday of each month .
• Magnificent Mondays – open to all school-aged children .
Meets at 3:30 p . m . the second Monday of each month .
• Storyhour - every Friday at 10 a . m .
• Adult winter reading program .
• Historical and arts-related events : For details , check the library website or Facebook page .
In celebration of Valentine ’ s Day , the Cokato Public Library hosted a cake decorating class in February 2018 . Offi cial Guide to Dassel-Cokato 2018-19
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