Library News for the Week of June 13, 2022

June 14, 2022

**  Adult Bingo Night – Worthington  **

  • Join us Monday, June 20th from 5-7 pm for Bingo!
    • We have prizes from our local stores – Thompson Mexican Grill, Serenity Gifts, Phileo’s Coffee and Eatery, Top Asian Food Market, Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., Threads and Décor, The Daily Apple and the Round Lake Winery!
    • We will play ten Bingo games with a final Black Out game for the grand prize – $50 in Chamber Bucks!
    • Mark your calendars and join us for a free Bingo night!

 

**  Author Visit – Adrian  **

  • Join us Tuesday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Adrian Library for a visit with authors Verla and Vicki Stoffel!
    • Local authors who wrote the Serial Killer Eyes
    • Mark your calendars for a visit and book signing with Verla and Vicki Stoffel!

 

**  Book Clubs – Worthington  **

  • Science Fiction/Fantasy Monthly Book Club:
    • Please join us Wednesday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Program Room!
    • This month’s topic is urban fantasy.
    • We’ll discuss how each of our books connected to the this theme and what we liked/disliked about the books.
  • Friends of the Library Book Club:
    • Please join us Monday, June 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the library!  All are welcome to join.
    • We will be discussing the book “Passing” by Nella Larsen.
    • We will meet in person as well as on Zoom, if you prefer.  Please contact the library if you’d like to participate.

 

**  Summer Reading Programs for Children – Worthington **

  • Summer Reading Programs begin Tuesday, June 14th and go through the beginning of August.  Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up on or before June 9, 2022.
  • This year’s theme is “Read beyond the beaten path.”
    • Tuesdays:  Teen Summer Reading Program from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Wednesdays:  Story Time (Preschool – Kindergarten) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Wednesdays:  Summer Reading Program (Grades 1st – 3rd) – from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Thursdays:  Summer Reading Program (Grades 4th – 5th) – from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • You are responsible for your own ride to and from the library. 
  • ** Earn library dollars this summer for reading!  Every 60 minutes you read or someone reads to you, you will earn one library dollar to spend at the Nobles County Library Store!

 

**  Special Events – Worthington **

  • All ages are welcome!
  • The Bee Keeper – learn about bees, beekeeping and honey harvesting!
    • Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Nobles County Library
  • Toby KID – “Be a Bookaneer” – a library pirate adventure series!
    • Monday, June 27th at 1:30 p.m. at the Nobles County Library
    • Sponsored by the Friends of the Nobles County Library!
  • The Zoo Man – Brent Mielke – learn about the importance of reading and learning while meeting his exotic animals!
    • Wednesday, July 13th at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. at the Nobles County Library
    • Sponsored by the Friends of the Nobles County Library!
  • Summer Reading Carnival – end the Summer Reading Program by playing games and buying prizes at the Library Store!
    • Wednesday, August 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the Nobles County lawn

 

**  Summer Programs for Children – Adrian **

  • Summer Programs started June 1st! Please call 507-483-2541 or by e-mailing adrianlib@co.nobles.mn.us to sign up.
  • 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 June, July and August
    • From 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
  • Art with McKenzie – Students will gain creative confidence and have fun as McKenzie share her talent and passion for art!
    • Wednesday June 1st, 15th, 29th/July 20th/August 3rd and 17th
    • From 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
  • Jewelry Making with Myra – Students will learn how to use acrylic paint skins to make jewelry!
    • Wednesday, July 13th
    • From 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
  • Fun at the Library – There will be a variety of activities from crafts to bingo and board games!
    • Wednesday June 8th, 22nd/ July 6th, 27th/August 10th, 24th and 31st
    • From 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
  • All events are free and open to the public.
  • Don’t forget to record your reading in your Summer Log!  Stop in the library to pick up your weekly prizes.

 

**  Special Events – Adrian **

  • Toby KID – “Be a Bookaneer” – a library pirate adventure series!
    • Monday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Adrian Government Center (209 Maine Avenue)
  • Dennis Warner –  Musical artist!
    • Saturday, July 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Adrian’s Christmas in July Celebration (downtown)