Summer reading program volunteers

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Love kids?  Love the library?  We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to help with our summer reading program.

Mondays at 10:30 am: Make, Listen and Move, our craft and music program for kids 6-10.  One or two volunteers needed to assist at the program.  Also, to help prepare craft projects ahead of time.

Special events:

Friday, June 8 at 10:30 am: Pizza party kickoff   Four to six volunteers needed to help with outdoor games, sign up participants and direct traffic.

Saturday, July 21 at 11:00 am: Ice cream social closing party.  Three to four volunteers needed to serve ice cream and help with activities.

Please let us know ahead of time if you are interested.  You can call the library at 507-744-3977 or email Marguerite.

Thanks for helping us make these events awesome!

Summer Reading Program 2018

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Lonsdale Public Library
Summer Reading Program
Friday, June 8-Saturday, July 21

Studies show that kids who continue to read during the summer retain more of their skills and excel not just in reading but in all subjects.  Our experience shows that reading is awesome and kids who read or are read to have more adventures!  Ages 0-18 are welcome to sign up to win prizes just for reading and to come to any or all of our fun activities.

This year we will have three types of reading logs: pre-readers, readers, and teens.  Each will feature not just reading but other cool things to do.  Finish ten tasks and bring in your log for a prize.  This year we will have four levels of really cool prizes.  Finish all four and you will be entered into a drawing for one of our fantastic grand prize bundles.  Sign up any time during the program.  Reading logs must be returned by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21 in order to be entered.  Thanks to Subway and Casey’s for providing prizes!

In case that’s not enough incentive, if 100 kids finish all four levels, you can all bring your squirt guns and water balloons to the closing day ice cream social and give your library staff a good soaking.  (We reserve the right to limit the time, distance and water pressure allowed.)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday, June 8, 11:00-12:30: Pizza Party sponsored by Mackenthun’s

We kick things off with a special outdoor storytime at 10:30.  Then stick around for pizza and games.  And don’t forget to sign up for the program.  Special thanks to Mackenthun’s for providing the food and to the Lonsdale Lions for cooking and serving!

Wednesday, June 13, 1:00-2:00: Siama’s Music from Congo
Siama is a guitarist from Congo, in central Africa.  He will play songs, tell stories, and even encourage the audience to play along.

Wednesday, June 20, 1:00-2:00: Domácí Czech Dancers
Our favorite local dance group will perform and teach attendees about Czech and Slovak traditional dances.

Wednesday, June 27, 1:00-2:00: Remarkable Reptiles
Jim Gerholdt is back with his snakes, turtles and lizards.  Learn all about reptiles and maybe even pet a boa constrictor.

Wednesday, July 11, 1:00-2:00: The Magic of Jim Jayes

Kid-friendly magic and comedy from veteran performer Jim Jayes.

Saturday, July 21, 11:00-12:30: Ice Cream Social

We close out the program with ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik.

All events are free and suitable for all ages.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move

Make a musical instrument craft, play along with some music, and do a music-related activity.  Best suited for ages 5-10.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 and Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts.  Best suited for ages 3-6.

Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens

Crafts, art projects and other fun activities just for young adults.  Snacks will be served.  Best suited for ages 11-15.

Drop-in Craft

Every week, we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open.  Best suited for ages 4-12.

Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups. 

 

Hands-On Science

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WHAT: STEAM for pre-schoolers
WHO: Kids aged 2-5
WHEN: The first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am
WHERE: Lonsdale Public Library

Pre-schoolers are born scientists: they love to ask questions, explore and learn.  We want to feed that with an hour-long drop-in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) program for young hands.  Every month we will have several activities with a shared theme.  No pre-registration is required, but we do ask an adult caregiver to stay with their little e xplorer.

Free and open to all!

 

 

 

 

Join the library board!

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Be a part of our board!

The Lonsdale Public Library Board is looking for a member starting in May.  It’s a great way to get involved in your community!

What are the responsibilities?

  • Attend a monthly board meeting every month on the third Wednesday at 6:30 pm
  • Guide the goals and strategies of the library

What are the qualifications?

  • Live in Lonsdale or Erin, Forest, Webster or Wheatland Townships
  • Care about the library and the community

You can download the application HERE or pick one up at the library or City Hall.  Thanks for being part of our team!

Gao Hong Chinese Pipa Concert

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Gao Hong

Thursday, May 3
6:30-7:30 pm
Lonsdale Public Library

Join us for a free concert by world-renowned musician Gao Hong as she plays the Chinese pipa, a traditional lute.  The show is free and appropriate for all ages.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Gao Hong Library Poster LONSDALE

 

Beanie Babies!

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You know you can check out books at the library.  You know you can check out movies at the library.  You know you can check out magazines at the library.  You know you can check out e-books at the library.  But now you can also check out Beanie Babies at the library!  They were so excited that they ran all over the library having fun.

Celebrating our birthday!

Coloring!

Doing a puzzle!

Reading a book together!

They can’t wait to visit your house and see what kind of adventures you can have together.  Stop by and check one out!

Peter Geye event

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Thanks to everyone who came out for our author event.   Peter Geye gave a very interesting talk and the audience asked some very thoughtful questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Geye

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Peter Geye
Lonsdale Public Library
Thursday, April 12
7:00 pm

Join us for an evening with award-winning Minnesota author Peter Geye.  He will read from his most recent book , Wintering.

Peter Geye is the author of Safe from the Sea (Unbridled Books, 2010) which won the Indie Lit Award for fiction, The Lighthouse Road (Unbridled Books, 2012) which won the Northeast Minnesota Book Award for fiction and was also a World Book Night selection in 2014, and Wintering which won the Minnesota Book Award, the Northeast Minnesota Book Award, and the Midwest Bookseller Choice awards. He received his MFA from the University of New Orleans and his PhD from Western Michigan University, where he was editor of Third Coast. He was born and raised in Minneapolis where he still lives. He’s the proud parent of three great kids.