Library News for the Week of April 24, 2023
Youth Programs – Worthington
- Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your children.
- Monday, April 24th: Wii (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 25th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 26th: Story Time (Toddlers – Preschoolers) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) after school until 4:45 p.m. - Thursday, April 27th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Monday, May 1st: Wii (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 2nd: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- You are responsible for your own ride to and from the library.
- Please visit nclibrary.org for all library events.
Adult Programs – Worthington
- Every Monday through May 22nd from 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game – please call or stop in to register!
- Saturday, April 29th from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Door Hanger Craft – must pre-register, space is limited!
- Tuesday, May 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. – Doug Ohman – photographer, public speaker and historian
Nobles County Art Center – Worthington
- Now Showing: Annual Area Art Show
- This show opened on April 2nd and is on display until June 30th – come view local artist’s work!
- Art Club – if you’re interested in joining the Art Club, we meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
- There is no cost to join and we have fun – all are welcome!
- The Art Center is located in the basement of the Nobles County Library.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Contact information: noblearts407@gmail.com or 507-372-8245
Friends of the Library Book Club – Worthington
- Friends of the Library Book Club
- Monday, April 24th at 6:00 p.m. – we will be discussing the book “The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson.
- Please join us in person at the library or on Zoom! All are welcome.
Did You Know?
- Did you know…that there are more than just books at our Plum Creek libraries? Here are some fun things to consider borrowing:
- Lawn Games – lawn darts, horseshoes, number block tossing game – and more!
- Puzzles – rain forest, insects, country cottages, penguin chicks, feathered friends – and more!
- Board Games – Apples to Apples, Five Crowns, Monopoly, Pictureka, Scrabble, Taboo, Twister, Connect 4, Yahtzee, Guess Who – and more!
- Craft Kits – crocheting, sewing, knitting – and more!
- Cake Pans – bunnies, hearts, Dumbo, Santa, Care Bears, Bob the Builder, Stars, Fire Trucks – and more!
- Video Games – Jumanji (PS4), Ori and the Blind Forest (Xbox One), Ultimate I Spy (Wii), Wii Fit (Wii) – and more!
New at the Library
- New Books for Adults: “Blind Spots” by Thomas Mullen, “You Know Her” by Meagan Jennett, “The Soulmate” by Sally Hepworth, “The Words We Lost” by Nicole Deese and “House of Cotton” by Monica Brashears
- New Large Print Books for Adults: “The Candy House” by Jennifer Egan, “The It Girl” by Ruth Ware, “The Lady’s Mine” by Francine Rivers and “The Invisible Life of Addie Larue” by V.E. Schwab
- New DVDs: “Barbie: It Takes Two – Stars Are Born” (Series 2), “Emily” and “Missing”
- New Books for Children: “When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left” by Marc Colagiovanni, “Pocket Full of Sads” by Brad Davidson, “Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity” by Maria Gianferrari, “How to Write a Poem” by Kwame Alexander & Deanna Nikaido, “The Artist” Ed Vere