Library News for the Week of August 22, 2022

August 23, 2022

** Summer Reading Programs – Worthington **

  • Friday, August 26th is the last day the library store will be open – make sure to turn in your Summer Reading Logs and library money to choose your prizes (while supplies last)!
  • The Nobles County Library would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the Summer Reading Programs:
    • Thank you! Fareway & Hy-Vee for your generous donations.  You helped make our Summer Reading Carnival a huge success!
    • Thank you!  Ameriprise Financial, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Buffalo Billfold Co., Carpet Plus, Daily Apple, Dennis Rick LTD, Serenity Gifts, Sterling Drug, The Stag, We Care Day Care & Worthington Federal Savings Bank for supporting our Teen Scavenger Hunt!
    • Thank you!  Dominos, KFC and Pizza Ranch for your generous donations.  You helped make our Teen Auction a huge success!
    • Thank you!  Kwik Trip for your generous donation to make S’mores!
    • Thank you! Teen volunteers for your awesome help at the Summer Reading Carnival!
    • Thank you! To all the families who participated in the Summer Reading Program.

 

**  Summer Programs for Children – Adrian **

  • The Summer Reading Program goes through the month of August.
  • Story Time – Children are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and learn rhymes that spark a love of reading and learning!
    • Every Wednesday in August
    • From 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
  • Fun at the Library – There will be a variety of activities from crafts to bingo and board games!
    • Wednesday, August 24th and 31st
    • From 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
  • All events are free and open to the public.

 

**  Coming Soon:  After-School Programs – Worthington **

  • After-School Programs will begin the week of September 12th! 
  • Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your children. 
    • Monday, September 12th:  Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
    • Tuesday, September 13th:  After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
    • Wednesday, September 14th:  Story Time (Toddlers – Preschoolers) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, September 15th:  After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
    • Monday, September 19th:  Wii (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.  (schedules will be handed out)
    • Tuesday, September 20th:  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 Programming – Worthington  **

  • Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
  • Monday, September 19th – author Hector Curriel
    • Author and illustrator of “American Ace Joe Foss, Fighter Pilot”
    • Teen Program:  4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
    • Adult Program:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 – author William Kent Krueger
    • Author of “This Tender Land”, “Lightning Strike”, “Purgatory Ridge”, “Ordinary Grace” and more
    • 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.