Notice:
The June meeting of the Lonsdale Public Library Board has been changed to Wednesday, June 27th at 6:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public.
Library Board Meeting
Summer Reading Program Week Two
There’s so much going on! Here’s what up the week of June 18-23.
Monday, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we plan to make maracas, play along with some music, and play musical chairs. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & 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.
Wednesday, June 13, 1:00-2:00: Domácí Czech Dancers
Our special event this week is a return visit by this local dance group. Enjoy a performance and then learn a dance and join in! All ages.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Join other young adults to create blackout poetry and share some snacks. 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 w ill have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Libraries Rock grand prizes
This year we are offering not one grand prize, but seven! Everyone who finishes all four levels of the summer reading program wins their choice of a book and the chance to enter a drawing for one of these grand prize baskets.
All gift baskets include a $10 Amazon gift card and a certificate for two kids’ meals at the Lonsdale Subway. Thanks, Subway!
1. Little hands
2. Fun in the sun
3. Making music
4. Books rock!
5. Science rocks!
6. Sports rock!
7. Teen movie night
Please note that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is rated PG-13. Kids under 13 will need parental permission to enter drawing for this prize.
Pizza party
Our summer reading program 2018 kicked off with our annual pizza party. Despite a rainy start, everyone had a good time. Thanks to Mackenthun’s for providing all the food and drinks and the Lonsdale Lions for doing all the cooking and serving!
Summer reading week one
It’s almost here! Here’s everything that’s happening in the first week (+ a few days).
Friday, June 8, 10:30-11:00: Outdoor storytime
Come early on Friday for our special annual outdoor storytime with really big books.
Friday, June 8, 11:00-12:30: Pizza Party sponsored by Mackenthun’s
Join us for the biggest event of the year! We will have pizza and ice-cold lemonade thanks to our friends at Mackenthun’s. Our good pals the Lonsdale Lions will be back to cook and serve. We will also have games and activities inside and out. And don’t forget to register and pick up your reading log to start earning prizes! All ages.
Wednesday, June 13, 1:00-2:00: Siama’s Music from Congo
Siama is a guitarist from Congo, in central Africa. Along with his partner Dallas, they tell Siama’s fun stories about growing up in rural Congo and everyone’s encouraged to play African hand percussion and to sing along in Kikongo, Swahili and Lingala. All ages.
Mondays, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
Make a musical instrument craft, play along with s
ome music, and do a music-related activity. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & 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.
Tutorials
Did you know that we have tutorials on our catalog page? Check out this video that shows you how to get started!
Summer reading program volunteers
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
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. 
Gao Hong
Pipa player Gao Hong gave a great concert and talk. The audience all learned a lot and loved the performance.
If you missed it, check out her website. Or you can attend an upcoming Chinese Ensemble concert at Carleton College.
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Food for Fines event. You donated 49.6 pounds of food to the Lonsdale Area Food Shelf! Thank you for helping your neighbors.
