Prairielands Library System

Camp Read A Lot
2025-08-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SMSU, 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN, 56258
You’re Invited…

to an inspiring day of celebrating reading, specially designed for library staff, K-12 school library media specialists, and teachers! Get ready for a day packed with lively discussions, fantastic insights, and wonderful networking opportunities with fellow book enthusiasts who share your passion for connecting young people with literature.
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Dive Into This Year’s Curated Book Lists!
We’ve put together four exciting, carefully curated book lists for this year’s camp. Now’s the perfect time to explore them and decide which captivating collection you’d like to dive into and discuss. Whether you’re drawn to thrilling narratives, thought-provoking stories, or diverse new voices, there’s a list waiting for you!
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What to Expect at Camp:

Engaging Discussions: Connect with peers as you explore and discuss the books from your chosen list. Share your insights, discover new perspectives, and leave feeling energized by the power of reading.

Inspirational Speaker: We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that this year’s camp features a fantastic speaker: Shannon Gibney! Prepare to be inspired by her unique insights and perspectives.

Networking with Fellow Book Lovers: This is a wonderful chance to build connections, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration with other dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ignite a love of reading in children and teens.

Register today!

Academic Outreach Grant Opens
2025-08-01
All paperwork is due three months from the date of your approval letter.

Better Together Grant Opens
2025-08-01

SALE: Glenwood Public Library
2025-07-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Glenwood Public Library, 108 1st Ave SE, Glenwood, Mn, 56334
Audience:

Adults

Tween/Teen

Children

SALE: Litchfield Public Library
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Litchfield Public, 216 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield,, MN, 55355, United States
Adults

Tween/Teen

Children

Collectors

Accessibility Closes
2025-05-25

Academic Outreach Closes
2025-05-25

Community & You Closes
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00

Author Grant Closes
2025-04-25

Teen Summit (Willmar)
2025-04-10 09:00 - 15:00
More detail coming soon!
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250364796177165

Teen Summit (Pipestone)
2025-04-08 10:00 - 17:00

PLE Member Summit: Marshall Lyon County Library
2025-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | 201 C Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, 201 C Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
It’s time we all had a chance to connect with each other! Join Prairielands Library Exchange (PLE) for a Strategic Planning & Networking Event that will give us a chance to connect, have conversations and enjoy a rare opportunity to meet people from throughout all 18 counties that PLE serves. All levels of staff from libraries and historical societies are invited to attend!

We need your valuable input! Prairielands Library Exchange is hosting a series of events to gather feedback on our services to libraries of all types – public, school, academic, and special, including historical societies – within our 18-county region. Your insights will help us shape the future of library support and ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of our communities.

This will also be a fantastic time to connect with fellow library staff from across the region. Share your ideas, build relationships, and get to know other library and historical society professionals in southwestern Minnesota that you rarely have an opportunity to see.

We’re offering both virtual and in-person events to accommodate everyone’s schedules, so watch the calendar for other opportunities if this date doesn’t work for you!

Registration for April 2 In-Person Event in Marshall: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRp8mBEExSK__xnhPxi3Bwu87EZ9tsm-0N2qlXzzeIhxZQZA/viewform?usp=sharing

Our in-person events will include time to talk, give input, visit the hosting library, and enjoy snacks, treats and beverages! You asked for a chance to visit with colleagues so we’re excited to get together.

PLE Member Summit: Willmar Public Library
2025-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Willmar Public Library410 5th Street SW Willmar, Mn 56201, 410 5th Street SW, Willmar, MN, 56201, United States
It’s time we all had a chance to connect with each other! Join Prairielands Library Exchange (PLE) for a Strategic Planning & Networking Event that will give us a chance to connect, have conversations and enjoy a rare opportunity to meet people from throughout all 18 counties that PLE serves. All levels of staff from libraries and historical societies are invited to attend!

We need your valuable input! Prairielands Library Exchange is hosting a series of events to gather feedback on our services to libraries of all types – public, school, academic, and special, including historical societies – within our 18-county region. Your insights will help us shape the future of library support and ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of our communities.

This will also be a fantastic time to connect with fellow library staff from across the region. Share your ideas, build relationships, and get to know other library and historical society professionals in southwestern Minnesota that you rarely have an opportunity to see.

We’re offering both virtual and in-person events to accommodate everyone’s schedules, so watch the calendar for other opportunities if this date doesn’t work for you!

Registration for April 1 In-Person Event in Willmar: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRp8mBEExSK__xnhPxi3Bwu87EZ9tsm-0N2qlXzzeIhxZQZA/viewform?usp=sharing

Our in-person events will include time to talk, give input, visit the hosting library, and enjoy snacks, treats and beverages! You asked for a chance to visit with colleagues so we’re excited to get together.

Collection Development Course: Session 2
2025-03-27 09:00 - 11:30 | via Zoom
Registration available: https://form.jotform.com/250485719182160

Prairielands is teaming up with Plum Creek Library System to offer a Collection Development course that will meet the new state requirements for library staff doing collection development. We’re honored to have Dr. Michele Leininger developing the content and leading the course.

The course will be offered virtually live on March 20 and 27 from 9:00am – 11:30am.
If you know of staff who would benefit from this course, please invite them to register. The cost of this course is being completely covered by Prairielands and PCLS so it’s free for all to attend and open to everyone in Minnesota.

PLE Member Summit: Virtual
2025-03-25 09:00 - 10:30 | via Zoom
It’s time we all had a chance to connect with each other! Join Prairielands Library Exchange (PLE) for a Strategic Planning & Networking Event that will give us a chance to connect, have conversations and enjoy a rare opportunity to meet people from throughout all 18 counties that PLE serves. All levels of staff from libraries and historical societies are invited to attend!

We need your valuable input! Prairielands Library Exchange is hosting a series of events to gather feedback on our services to libraries of all types – public, school, academic, and special, including historical societies – within our 18-county region. Your insights will help us shape the future of library support and ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of our communities.

This will also be a fantastic time to connect with fellow library staff from across the region. Share your ideas, build relationships, and get to know other library and historical society professionals in southwestern Minnesota that you rarely have an opportunity to see. You asked for a chance to visit with colleagues and we’re excited to get together.

Registration for March 25 Virtual Member Summit – 9:00-10:30am:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BxP2NiToQdmNCHajKS7azA

Accessibility Grant Opens
2025-03-25

Community and You Grant Opens
2025-03-25

Author Grant Opens
2025-03-25

Better Together Grant Closes
2025-03-25

PLE Member Summit: Virtual
2025-03-24 15:30 - 17:00 | via Zoom
It’s time we all had a chance to connect with each other! Join Prairielands Library Exchange (PLE) for a Strategic Planning & Networking Event that will give us a chance to connect, have conversations and enjoy a rare opportunity to meet people from throughout all 18 counties that PLE serves. All levels of staff from libraries and historical societies are invited to attend!

We need your valuable input! Prairielands Library Exchange is hosting a series of events to gather feedback on our services to libraries of all types – public, school, academic, and special, including historical societies – within our 18-county region. Your insights will help us shape the future of library support and ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of our communities.

This will also be a fantastic time to connect with fellow library staff from across the region. Share your ideas, build relationships, and get to know other library and historical society professionals in southwestern Minnesota that you rarely have an opportunity to see. You asked for a chance to visit with colleagues and we’re excited to get together.

Registration for March 24 Virtual Member Summit – 3:30-5:00pm:
RSVP – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HsqF0tvyQhaQlfukEFPg3w

SALE: Marshall Lyon County Library
2025-03-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-19 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-19 12:00 - 19:00 | 201 C Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, 201 C Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Audience:

Adults

Children

Collectors

Collection Development Course: Session 1
2025-03-20 09:00 - 11:30 | via Zoom

SALE: Litchfield Public Library
2025-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Litchfield Public, 216 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield,, MN, 55355, United States
Audience:

Adults

Tween/Teen

Children

Collectors

Accessibility Applications Due
2025-03-01

Innovative Marketing 2 Closes
2025-02-25
