About Us

Crosby, Minnesota

218-546-8005

The Mission of the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library
is to inform, educate, and culturally enrich the
entire multigenerational Cuyuna Lakes Community.

• By offering a broad range of library materials and information services

• By providing a helpful and knowledgeable staff with quality services and programs

• By providing a welcoming and safe environment to foster positive social interactions

• By encouraging and creating opportunities for lifelong learning, knowledge through self-education, and the joy of reading

We provide the following types of resources and services:

    Regular and large print books
    Internet Access (High Speed Cable & Wireless)
    Computers with up-to-date software
    Magazines
    CD Audiobooks and Music CDs
    DVDs
    2 Meeting/conference and study rooms
    Copy machines
    Adult Basic Education
    Newspaper microfilm and microfilm printer
    Updated reference section
    Hallett Herald - monthly newsletter
    Book Page - monthly book review publication
    AARP certified tax help: February - April
    Curbside Teen Area with free laptop use

We also provide programming year round which includes:
    Author Talks
    Homebound Delivery Service
    QuillMasters Writers Group
    Pre-school Story Hour, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
    Elementary Summer Reading Program, July
    Adult Book Club
    “Hot Reads for Cold Nights”, January - March
    "Sizzlin' Thursdays” - February

Use the links above to find out about these programs and services.

Library Staff: Our excellent staff is ready to help and serve you. Please feel free to ask questions and remember that we cater to the curious!

Head Librarian: Peggi Beseres
Children’s Librarian: Deb Weide
Assistant Librarian: Karen Vukonich
Billing: Gale Leach
Processing: Sharon Beaman
Adult Aide: Debra Lusk
Student Aide: Abby Smith
Student Aide: Cameron Mailhot
Custodian: Carol Bobich