merickson | July 27, 2011
Sadly, I must announce that Christy will be leaving us toward the end of this August to pursue her Masters Degree in Library Science at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. While we are very excited for her as she takes this next step more fully into a career in which it is clear she [...]
merickson | July 21, 2011
Elementary Game Day for Elementary-aged kids Tuesday, July 26th at 1:00pm Bring your favorite games or use those we’ll have on hand. Bring your friends and play! This will be our last summer reading elementary program for the summer. Don’t miss it!
merickson | July 14, 2011
“Make your own Happy Meal” Elementary Program Tuesday, July 19th 1:00pm Come learn how to make “hamburgers” and “fries” from cookies! Add a milkshake that you mixed up yourself and you will discover a new kind of “Happy Meal” that will make you and your taste buds truly happy! Photo from Bakerella.com
merickson | July 14, 2011
Just a reminder that our Tuesday afternoon programs are geared to elementary-aged kids and our Friday morning programs are geared to the preschool/kindergarten set. Exceptions occur when we have a performer come in that would appeal to, and is appropriate for, all ages. In such cases we make a point of indicating in publicity that the [...]
merickson | July 13, 2011
The library is once again a collection spot for donations of school supplies for the United Way’s Running Start for School initiative. Running Start for School provides school supplies to low-income students who live in Olmsted County. For some lower-income families it can be very overwhelming and expensive to buy the school supplies needed at [...]
merickson | July 8, 2011
Come learn some simple magic tricks! Tuesday, July 12 1:00pm Geared to elementary-aged kids. Astound and amaze your friends and family! Use the tricks you learn to put on your own magic show at home!
merickson | July 7, 2011
Author and storyteller Gordon Fredrickson will be our special guest at storytime on Friday, July 8th at 10:00am. He will perform his book IF I WERE A FARMER: NANCY’S ADVENTURE as related pictures from the past and illustrations from his book are projected on a large screen. Preceding the story he will show how he uses [...]
merickson | July 2, 2011
Gnomeo & Juliet will be shown on the big screen in the Library basement for Tuesday’s elementary program. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this [...]
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