Heritage, books, and community in Isanti

A home for local stories.
A place to learn together.

Spark House gathers the story of Susi’s and the wider Isanti community while hosting Isanti Library activity. Your photographs, memories, and time can help connect generations.

You choose how your contribution may be credited, shared, or kept private.

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Our current focus Susi’s story within Isanti’s wider heritage

Explore Local History

Start with a story you know

Discover the centennial history that starts our collection, the heritage atlas, and photographs contributed by neighbors.

Explore Susi’s and Isanti history →

Visit & Library

Books, conversation, and company

Learn about the library connection, our two buildings, and ideas for sharing time over a puzzle, cards, chess, or a game.

Plan your visit →

Volunteer

Find a useful way to help

Welcome visitors, scan photographs, organize materials, or help care for Spark House. Start with a role that fits your interests and availability.

Explore roles and join →

Around our community

Community Calendar

Public events and activities from Spark House and local organizations. All times are Central Time.

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Share Photos & Stories

Do you remember when this was Susi’s?

A photograph, document, correction, or personal memory can fill a gap in our shared history. We welcome stories from across Isanti, too. No account is needed to contribute.

Share photos or a story

Carrying the work forward

Support our community organizations

Isanti County Historical Society

Help preserve a wider shared history

Spark House volunteers gather, digitize, and document local materials. With the contributor’s separate permission, we aim to share digital copies and their stories with the Historical Society for preservation and research review. The Society decides what it can accept.

Meet the Society & support its work

Find the Society’s own donation links on its profile. Gifts through those links go directly to the Society.

Reserve a space

Bring photos for scanning—or come for a visit

Choose Classroom & Library or Main House. Request scanning, a tour, a meeting, or a Main House overnight stay. A volunteer will confirm availability.

Request a booking