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!
Tag Archives: books
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.
More ebooks!
In addition to checking out ebooks and eaudiobooks from SELCO and Rochester Public Library, you can now check out from Traverse des Sioux. If you need help setting up, give the library a call!
Book group
Our book group has chosen Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach as our next read.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Book Group
Our book group has chosen The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick for our next book.
The next meeting will be Thursday, October 6th. Everyone is welcome!
Book Group
Our book group meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm. Join our fun group!
For our next read, we have selected Maid by Stephanie Land. If you want to request a copy, just contact the library.
Summer Reading Week Four
We’ve finished half our summer reading program, but there’s still plenty of time to sign up!
Don’t forget we’re closed on Monday for Independence Day.
Maker Monday
Join us for a special Maker Monday on Tuesday. We will make patriotic rocket crafts and red, white and blue pretzels.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring your stuffed friends in for a special storytime at 6:30, then leave them behind for a sleepover. Wednesday morning you can pick them up along with a report on their adventures.
Teens & Tweens Thursday
We will make a red, white and blue windsock.
Coding Club
Learn coding for ages 8-12 and 13+. Please bring your own device if you have one.
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories and crafts for ages 3-6 with a caterpillars theme.
Drop-in Crafts
Make a shadow puppet and/or a stick person.
Summer Reading Program Week One
Week one is actually more than a week, since we start on a Friday, but please play along. You can sign up for the summer reading program starting on June 10th or any day after that until July 22nd. Here’s what’s happening just in the first week!
Friday, June 10 at noon: Kickoff Cookout at Sticha Park
Eat hot dogs and chips, drink lemonade, sign up for the summer reading program and get a free book! All ages.
Monday, June 13 at 2 pm: Maker Monday
For our first week, we will make egg carton bees and butterfly rings. Plus, we will have a bee relay race. Best for ages 6-10.
Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm: The Power of the Flower: Helping Our Bees and Butterflies
Educators from the Rice County Extension Department will present a program about the importance of pollinators, including a craft and a plant to take home! Best for ages 5+.
Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 am: Storytime with Chione Quintet
Join us for a special musical storytime based on Twin Cities author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon. All ages. (This event was rescheduled. This is the correct day and time.)
Thursday, June 16 at 1:00 pm: Teens and Tweens
For week one, we are making workout headbands from old t-shirts. Bring your own t-shirt if you have one in a cool color. We will also have some at the library, but they may not be cool. Best for ages 11+.
Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 pm: Coding Club
Learn coding by working on self-directed projects. Ages 8-12 can learn Scratch or Dot and Dash robots. 13 and up may learn Python or advanced projects. Bring your own device. (If you are interested but don’t have a device, contact the library and we will try to arrange use of one for you.) Best for ages 8+.
Friday, June 17 at 10:30 am: Storytime
Every week we have a pre-school storytime with books, fingerplays, songs and crafts. This week’s theme is princesses. Best for ages 3-6.
Drop-in crafts
Each week we will also have a drop-in craft to do in the library anytime. Week one we have a toilet paper roll bee and a mix and match flower.