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!
Category Archives: Events
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.
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
Aromatherapy for Beginners Cancelled
This class has been cancelled due to lack of response. We may reschedule at a later date.
Fundamentals of Aromatherapy
for Beginners & Dabblers
An introduction to the history of essential oils, tools used, and the power of smell.
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Place: Lonsdale Public Library
Age: 16+
Aromatherapy, as an art and a science, uses essential oils to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of mind, body, and spirit. Join us in blending your own personal scent in the form of a room/linen spray to keep or to give. Along the way we will train our noses to recognize & identify scents and learn what we like!
Please call 507.744.3977 to register. Limit 6
Cupcake class cancelled
Due to weather concerns, the cupcake decorating class scheduled for Tuesday, November 29th has been cancelled. We will plan to reschedule for a future date. Stay safe, friends.
Closed for Veterans’ Day
The library will be closed on Friday, November 11th in honor of Veterans’ Day.
Cupcake Decorating Class
Halloween Party
Our Halloween Party was a big hit, attracting a record 163 visitors! We could not have done it without the hard work of our many volunteers! Check us out on Facebook for more photos!
