Library News for the Week of March 7, 2022
** Winter Reading Program 2022 – Adrian & Worthington **
- Winter Reading Program:
- The Winter Reading Program is nearing the end! Finish reading 12 books (or audiobooks/e-books), bring your completed card back by 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.
** After-School Programs – Worthington **
- Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your children.
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- Monday, March 7th: Wii U (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 8th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9th: Story Time (Toddlers – Preschoolers) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, March 10th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Monday, March 14th: Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 15th: 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.
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** Book Clubs **
- Science Fiction/Fantasy Monthly Book Club:
- Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers – come join us Wednesday, March 9th 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 Lightning Rod” by Brad Meltzer, “All My Rage” by Sabaa Tahir, “On a Night of a Thousand Stars” by Andrea Yaryura Clark, “Truth and Other Lies” by Maggie Smith and “The Chase” by Candice Fox
- New Books for Children: “Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins” by Lincoln Pierce, “Once Upon a Tim” by Stuart Gibbs, “Biscuit and Friends Visit the Community Garden” by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, “Brave Enough” by Rob Justus and “With Lots of Love” by Jenny Torres Sanchez
- DVDs: “Barbie: Dreamtopia”, “Paw Patrol: Pups Save the Alien” and “The 355”
- Quote: “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” -Lemony Snicket