Ensuring a literary legacy.
Enhancing library resources.
Educating the public.
By building an endowment through private fundraising, we strive to enhance library resources and provide additional funding for projects, beyond the financial support from the City of Grand Rapids and Itasca County.
Additionally, we support programs to educate the public about the vital role of the library in meeting the needs of our community.
2024 BOARD MEMBERS
Lisa Tabbert, President
Ryan Tierney, Treasurer
Matti Adam
Dianne Anderson
Jennifer Barr
Margaret Barrick
Pat Davis
Frieda Hall
Julie Linder
Jen Oberg
Anne Radecki
Jennifer Raushel
ENSURE THE LEGACY CONTINUES
Donate through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation.
Set up planned giving with your financial institution.
Send a check payable to Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation (GRALF) to: 140 NE 2nd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
CONTACT US
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Your support directly benefits
Library programs, projects, and resources for the community.
CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
MCCARTY PARK
GRALF has partnered with KAXE and the City of Grand Rapids, with the support of a Legacy Amendment grant, to create McCarty Park – an interactive music park located between the Library and KAXE, along the River – to be enjoyed by community members of all ages!
ONLINE STORYTIME!
Grand Rapids Area Library
on Facebook & YouTube
A weekly online program, featuring GRAL Children's Librarian, Ms. Tracy - and Invest Early instructor, Teacher Missy.
Stories, flannel board games, and songs educate and entertain preschoolers. Produced in-house by GRAL staff and underwritten by GRALF.
GRAL STORYWALK®
Along the Mississippi River
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Take a walk - read a book! Follow the trail and enjoy a story while exploring the beautiful Mississippi River! The StoryWalk® is made possible with funding from GRALF. Books are provided by the Grand Rapids Area Library Friends.
GRAND RAPIDS RIVERFEST
GRAL Amphitheater
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
First Saturday after Labor Day
A portion of the proceeds from this
annual community music
festival will benefit GRALF.
TAKE HOME DISCOVERY KITS
Grand Rapids Area Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Fun and educational kits for at-home play and learning - these bags contain STEM and/or phonics games and activities, plus a book on a related topic. Made possible with funding from GRALF.
RIVER WALK BIKE RACK
Along the Mississippi River
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Created and installed by artist Greg Mueller - this public art piece and working bike rack was funded by a Legacy Arts Grant from Arrowhead Library System, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Arts & Culture Commission and GRALF.
ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATION!
Grand Rapids Area Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Grand Rapids Area Library hosts an annual, free, family-friendly event for the community. It features activities, Summer Reading prize book pick-up, and free treats - sponsored by GRALF.