Bring the whole family for this Disney-Pixar story that shows what’s happening inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness keep Riley operating is the movie Richard Roeper called “an instant classic.” Rated PG.
The movie and the snacks are free! Bring your friends and family!
Our annual reading program for ages 0-18 is back! There are a lot of good, responsible reasons to keep reading during the summer.¹ But the important part is that reading is fun, and it’s even more fun to get rewards and participate in awesome activities at the same time!
How it works: Starting June 7th, you can register and pick up a reading log. We have special logs for readers, pre-readers and teens. Complete the tasks on your reading log. For every ten tasks you earn a prize. You can collect four prizes total, plus finish all the levels to enter a drawing for your choice of our awesome grand prize baskets. All book logs must be returned by 6 pm on July 19 in order to enter drawing.
Friday, June 7, 10:30/11:00: Pizza Party
Come at 10:30 for a special outdoor story time, then enjoy free pizza and lemonade starting at 11:00. We will also have activities going on inside and out, so plan to stick around for a while. All ages.
Thursday, June 20, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30: STARLAB Planetarium
Experience a real inflatable planetarium to learn about stars and constellations. Because space is limited, there will be three sessions. NOTE: This program will take place at Lonsdale Elementary School. There is no charge, but you must pre-register at: https://www.tcu2905.us/page/4231. Be sure to select Lonsdale and take note of your session time. All ages.
Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00: Escape Room
You must solve puzzles to escape and save the day in this space-themed adventure. Pre-registration strongly recommended. Best for ages 10-14.
Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 pm: Remarkable Reptiles
Your friend and mine, Jim Gerholdt, will be back with his snakes, lizards and turtles. All ages.
Friday, July 19, 1:00 pm: Ice Cream Social
We will close the program again with ice cream and good company. All ages.
Maker Monday, 2:00 pm
Dive in to creation! We will provide the supplies and a challenge; you bring the imagination. Best for ages 6-10.
Family Movie Tuesday, 6:30 pm
We will show a family-friendly movie with a space theme. Free snacks included. All ages.
Teens ‘n Tweens Thursday, 1:00 pm
A special activity just for teens and tweens. Free snacks included. Best for ages 11-15.
Friday Storytime, 10:30 am 
Don’t forget our weekly storytime for pre-schoolers. Enjoy a few books and a craft. Best for ages 3-6.
Drop-In Craft
A new craft will be available all week on a self-serve basis.
Handouts
We will also offer take-home activities for different age groups, new every week.
¹ Serious facts for grown-ups: Multiple studies show that children who read regularly over the summer break experience less of a “summer slide,” and are better prepared to keep up to grade level in all subjects. This effect is cumulative and even stronger in disadvantaged children. For more, visit http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm.
James Stewart and Doris Day give magnificent performances in this Hitchcock classic as Ben and Jo McKenna, an American couple vacationing in Morocco, whose son is kidnapped and taken to England. Caught up in international espionage, the McKennas’ lives hang in the balance as they race to save their son in the chilling, climactic showdown in London’s famous Royal Albert Hall.
The movie is free and so are the snacks. Everyone is welcome!
Good news! We were able to reschedule the event cancelled by the spring blizzard.
Recipient of the Ole Bull Award from the Ole Bull Folk Academy in Voss, Norway, and the St. Olaf Medal from the government of Norway for her work promoting Norwegian culture in the United States. She will perform on the Hardanger fiddle, (the nine-stringed folk fiddle from Norway) and the violin.
A Nancy Dice Memorial Concert presented by International Friendship Through the Performing Arts.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Enjoy a free movie event just for teens with free snacks!
Join us for an evening of music provided by a woodwind quintet from St. Olaf College. They are: Madison Maynard on flute, Kristen Diederichs on oboe, Aaron Linde on clarinet, William Beimers on french horn, and Jonah Schmitz on bassoon. The event is free and suitable for all ages.
It’s family matinee time again. We will be showing Incredibles 2. Fun for all ages! The movie and the popcorn are free!
It is no secret, pollinators are in trouble. How can we address the pollinator crisis in our own yards? It can be as simple as planting the right flowers. Come and join Lisa Reuvers, University of Minnesota Master Gardener as she presents “Flowers for Pollinators” put together by the University extension to help combat dwindling habitat and provide nourishing food. 
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Saturday, February 16thOur very first family matinee Saturday is upon us. We are showing Wall-E, the charming story of how one little robot finds love and adventure.
We will have free popcorn for all!