Library News for the Week of May 9, 2022
** After-School Programs – Worthington **
- Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up your children.
- Monday, May 9th: Wii U (Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 10th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 11th: Story Time (Toddlers – Preschoolers) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, May 12th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Monday, May 16th: Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 10th: 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 – Worthington **
- Science Fiction/Fantasy Monthly Book Club:
- Please join us Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Program Room!
- March’s topic is Gravitational Manipulation and April’s topic is Your Favorite Science Fiction or Fantasy Book.
- We’ll discuss how each of our books connected to the these themes and what we liked/disliked about the books.
- Friends of the Library Book Club:
- May 23rd at 6:00 p.m.: The book being discussed is “Go Tell It on the Mountain” by James Baldwin.
- All are welcome to join the book club discussions! Contact the library if you’d like to participate.
** Screen-Free Saturdays – 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.
** New at the Library **
- New Books for Adults: “Sea Storm” by Andrew Mayne, “The Sweet Life” by Suzanne Woods Fisher, “Overboard” by Sara Paretsky, “Daughters of the Occupation” by Shelly Sanders and “Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament” by Michael A. Singer
- New Books for Children: “Skandar and the Unicorn Thief” by A.F. Steadman, “Wonderful YOU With the Grouchy Ladybug” by Eric Carle, “Miss Quinces” by Kat Fajardo, “I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967” by Lauren Tarshis and “Scooby-Doo! Food Fight!” by Sonia Sander
- Fun Fact: As of the end of April this year, patrons have saved $266,472.01 by using the Nobles County Library in Worthington.