We are delighted to share that our Minnesota Author Tour guest this year is William Kent Krueger! Put Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 am on your calendar!
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Closing for weather
Due to the weather, the library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, February 22 and 23. There will be no Toddler Storytime.
Closed for holiday
The library will be closed Monday, February 20th for Presidents’ Day.
Book Group
Our book group meets in the library every month on the first Thursday at 6:00 pm. All are welcome! Give the library a call if you have any questions.
For March 2nd we are reading Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.
Children’s Programming
We will be making some changes to our programming for younger children starting in March.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
Week 1: Preschool Storytime on Friday at 10:30
Week 2: Hands-on Science on Wednesday at 10:30
Week 3: Preschool Storytime on Friday at 10:30
Week 4: Toddler Storytime on Wednesday at 10:30
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Preschool Storytime is our classic storytime designed for ages 3-6. We will read one or more books, share songs and fingerplays, and do an age-appropriate craft.
Hands-On Science is a chance for ages 2-4 to explore and learn. We will have science-themed activities for young hands.
Toddler Storytime is designed for ages 18 months-3. We will share one or more age-appropriate books, share songs and other fun experiences.
If you have any questions, give the library a call at 507-744-3977.
Library closed for holiday
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 16th.
If you have the day off of work, consider making it a day of service. This site from the Department of the Interior has ideas and more information about Dr. King.
Book Sale
BOOK SALE, FEBRUARY 16-18
Our book sale is coming up! We will have tons of excellent condition books, DVDs and CDs for very reasonable prices. All proceeds will benefit our programs for children and adults.
We are still accepting donations of recent items in good condition. Please bring in to the library during open hours.
Dates
Thursday, February 16: 4-8
Friday, February 17: 10-6
Saturday, February 18: 10-4
On Saturday, everything remaining will be $5 per bag.
Sherlock Holmes Escape Room
Sherlock Holmes Escape Room
January 19-21, 2023
Are you good at puzzles? Are you a team player? Do you like free fun events? Come to our escape room at the library! No experience necessary.
The villain Moriarty has kidnapped Sherlock Holmes and demanded a ransom in jewels. Can you and your team solve a series of puzzles in time to save him?
This popular event is free and suitable for ages 14 and up. We will register up to six people per session. Please call the library at 507-744-3977 to pre-register.
Session Times:
Thursday, January 19th
2:30-3:30
4:00-5:00
5:30-6:30
7:00-8:00
Friday, January 20th
2:30-3:30
4:00-5:00
5:30-6:30
7:00-8:00
Saturday, January 21st
10:30-11:30
12:00-1:00
1:30-2:30
Library Closing
Due to the extreme weather forecast, the library will be closed Thursday, December 22nd and Friday, December 23rd. Stay safe and warm, friends!
Library Board Meeting
The Library Board Meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 28th. Meetings are held at the library at 6:30 pm and are open to the public.