Library News for the Week of July 10, 2023

Summer Reading Programs for Youth – Worthington

• The Summer Reading Programs go through the beginning of August. 
• Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your kids.
• Schedule:
  • Tuesday, July 11^th:  Teens (Grades 6-12) – from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 12^th:  Story Time (Preschool – Kindergarten) – from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 12^th:  Butterfly Program – from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. – ALL AGES!
  • Thursday, July 13^th:  Grades 4^th and 5^th – from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
• You are responsible for your own ride to and from the library.
• For more detailed weekly schedules AND Special Events for all ages, please go to our website nclibrary.org.

 

Upcoming Special Events for Youth – Adrian & Worthington

• Wednesday, July 19^th:  Climb Theatre at 10:00 a.m. in Worthington AND 1:30 p.m. in Adrian (at the Elementary School)
• Thursday, July 20^th:  Movie Night on the Lawn at 9:00 p.m. (Worthington)
• Wednesday, July 26^th:  Naturalist Program with Tiffany at 1:00 p.m. (Worthington)

 

Summer Reading Programs for Youth – Adrian

• Summer Reading Programs – Wednesdays through August!
• Story Time – Come listen to stories, sing songs and learn rhymes that spark a love of reading!  No need to register.
  • Every Wednesday in June, July and August
  • From 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
• Arts & Activities – There will be a variety of crafts and games for all ages throughout the summer.  Please register by calling 507-483-2541 or e-mail adrianlib@co.nobles.mn.us
  • Every Wednesday in June, July and August
  • From 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
• Don’t forget to record your reading in your Summer Log!  All events are free and open to the public.
• For more detailed weekly schedules AND Special Events for all ages, please go to our website nclibrary.org.

 

Adult Programs – Worthington

• Wednesday, July 19^th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – learn about the impacts, differences and treatments available.

 

Other Happenings in the Library – Worthington

• Nobles County Art Center:
  • Art Show:  Creature Feature (by Kelly Henkels)
    • This show will be up for July and August.
  • Art Club – if you’re interested in joining the Art Club, we meet the 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.
    • During Farmer’s Market season (June through October), the Art Center will have a booth downtown and will be closing at 3:00 p.m. every Tuesday. 
    • Contact information:  noblearts407@gmail.com or 507-372-8245
• Friends of the Library:
  • Friends of the Library Book Club
  • Monday, July 31st at 6:00 p.m. – we will be discussing the book “The Undocumented Americans” by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio.
  • Please join us in person at the library or on Zoom!  All are welcome.

 

Did You Know?

• Don’t forget we have cake pans for your summer birthday parties and events!  We have a large collection to choose from – Dumbo, soccer ball, Bugs Bunny, fire truck, heart, Charlie Brown, Transformers, Tinker Bell, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and many more! 

 

New at the Library

• New Books for Adults:  “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, “Before She Finds Me” by Heather Chavez and “Dead Man’s Wake” by Paul Doiron
• New Large Print Books for Adults:  “Palazzo” by Danielle Steel, “Earth’s the Right Place for Love” by Elizabeth Berg and “The Sweetheart List” by Jill Shalvis
• New Books for Children:  “On the Night Before Kindergarten” by Rosemary Wells, “You Go First” by Ariel Bernstein and “How to Count To One” by Caspar Salmon