Library News for the Week of August 28, 2023

Upcoming Holiday Closures – Worthington

• Closed on Saturday, September 2^nd and Monday, September 4^th in observance of Labor Day.
• Closed on Saturday, September 16^th for King Turkey Day.

 

Upcoming Holiday Closure and Saturday Hours – Adrian

• Closed on Monday, September 4^th in observance of Labor Day.
• The Adrian library will resume their Saturday hours beginning September 9^th.  (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Summer Reading Programs for Youth – Adrian

• Summer Reading Programs – this is the last Wednesday of programs!  (August 30^th)
  • Story Time:  12:10 to 12:50 p.m. (no need to register)
  • Arts & Activities:  1:00 to 2:15 p.m. (please register by calling 507-483-2541 or e-mailing adrianlib@co.nobles.mn.us
  • September 1^st is the last day to turn in your reading logs for prizes!

 

After School Programs for Youth – Worthington

• After School Programs begin the week of Monday, September 11^th!
• Please call the library at 507-295-5340 to sign your children up.
  • Mondays (grades 5-9):  Wii from after school until 4:45 p.m.
  • Tuesdays (grades K-5):  After School Program from after school until 4:45 p.m.
  • Wednesdays (toddlers-preschoolers):  Story Time from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesdays (girls grades 5-9):  Just Gurlz from after school until 4:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays (grades K-5):  After School Program from after school until 4:45 p.m.
• You are responsible for your own ride to and from the library.
• Please have your children picked up by 5:00 p.m.

 

Adult Programs – Worthington

• Tuesday, September 19^th – Paint Party with SammyJo Miller from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required!
• Wednesday, September 20^th – “Prairie Songs:  Sing along with Laura Ingalls Wilder” from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

 

Other Happenings in the Library – Worthington

• Nobles County Art Center:
  • Art Show:  Creature Feature (by Kelly Henkels)
    • Showing through September 6^th.
  • Art Club – 4^th Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
    • There is no cost to join – 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. (Tuesdays: 12 – 3 p.m. through October)
    • Contact information:  noblearts407@gmail.com or 507-372-8245
  • Friends of the Library
    • Book Club:  Monday, August 28^th at 6:00 p.m. – we will be discussing the book, “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict.  All are welcome!
    • Farmer’s Market:  Stop by the table and visit with the Friends of the Library!
      • Tuesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion in downtown Worthington.

 

Did You Know?

• So far this year, patrons using the Adrian and Worthington libraries have saved $691,424.10!

 

Coming Soon:

• New Fiction Books for Adults:  “Masters of Death” by Olivie Blake, “Ravensong” by TJ Klune, “Western Alliances” by Wilton Barnhardt, “Under the Influence” by Noelle Crooks and “Delicate Condition” by Danielle Valentine
• New Non-Fiction Books for Adults:  “Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times” by Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC and “The New Rules of Menopause: A Mayo Clinic Guide to Perimenopause and Beyond” by Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., M.B.A.
• New Books for Children: “Grumpy Monkey: Don’t Be Scared”, “Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears A Boo!”, “When the Elephant Walks”, “That’s Not My…Zebra’s Colors” and “Marshmallow Martians: Earth School”