Library News for the Week of March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

**  Leprechaun in the Nobles County Library – Worthington  **

  • There’s a leprechaun in the Nobles County Library!
  • Lucky O’Leprechaun will leave a clue of where to find him on Wednesday mornings for the month of March.  Keep an eye on our Facebook page and at the library’s front desk for the clue!
  • Once you find Mr. Lucky O’Leprechaun, return him to the front desk to receive your prize:  a $5.00 coupon for our Book Sale.
  • Good luck and have fun!
  • (Only one coupon per week.  Patrons can only win once.)

 

**  Winter Reading Program 2022 – Adrian & Worthington **

  • Winter Reading Program:
    • The Winter Reading Program ends NEXT week!  Bring your completed card back by Thursday, March 31st to choose your prize.  All participants are entered into the grand prize drawing, which will be Monday, April 4th!  (must be at least 16 to participate)

 

**  Screen-Free Saturdays in Adrian  **

  • Every Saturday until May 21st!  (excluding holiday weekends)
    • For students Kindergarten through 8th Get out of the house and come play games from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the library!
    • Bring your favorite board game or play one of ours.

 

**  Tournament of Books – Worthington  **

  • March Madness is happening right now at the Nobles County Library!
    • If you’re in 5th-12th grade, please stop by the library each week to vote for your favorite book to win!
    • Your vote is your drawing ticket for a chance to win a weekly prize.
    • The Tournament of Books is located in the Teen Room behind the front desk.

 

**  After-School Programs – Worthington  **

  • Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your children.
    • Monday, March 21st:  No program.
      • Tuesday, March 22nd:  After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
      • Wednesday, March 23rd:  Story Time (Toddlers – Preschoolers) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
        Wii U (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.  
      • Thursday, March 24th:  After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
      • Monday, March 28th:  Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) after school until 4:45 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 29th:  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 have your children picked up by 5:00 p.m. 
  • Please visit nclibrary.org for all library events and updates.

 

**  Book Clubs  **

  • Science Fiction/Fantasy Monthly Book Club:
    • Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers – come join us Wednesday, April 13th from 6-7 p.m.!
    • We’ll discuss how each of our books connects to the theme of the month and what we liked/disliked about the book.

 

**  New at the Library  **

  • New Books for Adults: “The Best Laid Lies” by Laura Honken (local author) and “The Hawke Method” by Erik Huberman and the Hawke Media Team
  • New DVDs:  “Belfast”, “The Matrix:  Resurrections”, “All Creatures Great & Small” (Season 2), “Coming 2 America” and “Yellowstone” (Season 4)
  • Quote:  “What is more important in a library than anything else – than everything else – is the fact that it exists.”   -Archibald MacLeish