great library and staff! Worth the stop! They just added a great garden area with edible plants…read moreand their children's area is top notch. Great book selection and wifi is easy to access. There is a bank of bistro tables that are secluded for studying too.

From the owner: Serving the Brainerd Lakes area with books, DVDs, magazines, internet access, Wifi, special…read moreprograms, and more!

The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library is "the place to connect"…read more They offer everything a larger metro library has to offer (story time/events for kids, author talks, book club, lots of online resources and learning services) but with kind and helpful librarians. The most unexpected find was at the back of the library: the JFHML Friends Foundation & Backstreet Book Store. What a welcome spot! I LOVED the art prints they had for sale at a STEAL price! Matted, numbered, signed prints at various prices (price by size of print, not it's worth). It's worth a stop to check out!

Wonderful friendly volunteer staff. We have donated 200+ books and will continue to do so.read more

This gorgeous little library is a hidden gem in Perham. The librarians are very friendly. The space…read moreis clean and architecturally interesting. It is spacious and open (and bright on a sunny day.) there is a quiet work area as well as three private study/media rooms. The children's area is spacious and inviting. They have childrens programming on Monday's and Tuesday throughout the summer. My 10 year olds are watching a movie. I believe there is a toddler story time too. The WiFi is free. My husband is working remotely. My teen is connecting with his friends online. I am working on a letter draft and then getting in some coloring. And as a bonus, there is a park and an area historic museum next door. Come check them out on a rainy day or reprieve from the sun while vacationing. Or, if you are like us, to sneak in some work because...well...there are only so many vacation days each year and you gotta work when you gotta work. Edited to add website: http://www.perhamlibrary.org/client/en_US/pe/

Currently this library is currently closed to the public, but offers a "Grab & Go Drive Thru Window…read more& Hold Pickup". I didn't realize this when I walked down, so my review will be lacking but I did find the river walk right by the library. There's art work and benches along the river sidewalk.

My closest local library is like any other library in the sense that books, periodicals,…read morenewspapers, audio tapes, video tapes, and DVD 's are kept for reading, reference, or lending. There are meeting rooms, small quiet study rooms, computers, and a resource desk. The library is laid out where the children's section is on the opposite side of the building from the teen section. What really draws me to the library are the programs they offer each month to different age groups. I receive in my email "News from the Library" each month. For instance, the programs in May, include a Harpist, Christina Catruvo playing Celtic music; Beth Dooley, author of Minnesota Bounty, sharing her love for Farmer's Markets and how to prepare locally produced foods; Frederick Blanch, writer and nature photography, showing his breathtaking photos and giving hints and tips on how you can do; Paws to Read is the summer reading program kickoff Art event which is open to all ages, Teens need to get ready for the Battle of the Bands in June; Jon Maturi continues his discussions on the Civil War:The Overland Campaign; Family Movie night:Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2; and Phenologist and Nature lover John Latimer takes you on a Spring River Walk along the Mississippi River right outside the library. You should sign up to get the monthly email on what events/programs that are being offered and would be of interest to you. Also, the upcoming programs are posted at the library. Summer reading programs for children and teens will be starting in June. Ongoing events are Story Times for children and caregivers and sometimes they have special visitors. As I love & shop our local Farmer's Market, I attended the presentation by Beth Dooley. It was excellent, educational, informative and she made the most delicious salad with mixed greens, micro greens, pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, black radish, smoked trout and 3 different homemade vinaigrette dressings. How great is that! Interesting questions were asked during the Q & A and there was a lot of interaction among the attendees. One thing I do like is the comment card handed out after the presentations to inform the library on how well you enjoyed the program, if you would like similar programs to be offered and what other types of programs you would like to see be offered. I recommend that you check out what is happening at the library. You might be surprised what interests you and/or your family.