Library News For the Week of November 23, 2020
The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
The Adrian Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
The Nobles County Library and the Adrian Branch Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 25th.
Both branches will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th
in observance of Thanksgiving.
Happening with Children’s Programming in Worthington:
- Please stop by the library or call 507-295-5340 to sign up, as class size is limited.
- Monday, November 23rd: Just Gurlz (Girls Grades 5-9) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 24th: After-School Program (Grades K-5) – after school until 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25th: Story Time (Preschool & Younger) – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, November 26th: CLOSED for Thanksgiving
- Please visit nclibrary.org for all library events.
New in the Youth Room in Worthington:
- We have a brand new computer in the Youth Room! It contains over 100 educational titles, games and art programs for babies, toddlers and elementary-age kids. This youth-dedicated computer is designed to ensure children have a safe, friendly experience each time they use it.
- There is also now an improved DVD player next to the youth computers. Come in and watch your favorite show! Headphones are also available.
Guidelines in Adrian and Worthington:
- As of this week, there are no plans to close the building to the public nor curtail services.
- Please maintain a distance of six feet from non-family members when inside and wear a mask if you are able.
- We have hand sanitizer near the front door. We are spot cleaning throughout the day and after hours.
- In Worthington, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. children under 16 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian (except during organized activities).
- Please bring exact change, or the nearest dollar amount, for copies, scans, faxes, etc. We cannot accept large bills.
- Please visit nclibrary.org for all library updates.
New at the Library:
- New Books: “Daylight” by David Baldacci, “Piece of My Heart” by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke, “Here is the Beehive” by Sarah Crossan, “The Awakening” by Nora Roberts and “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lysa Terkeurst
- New DVDs: “Summerland”
- New Audios: “The Law of Innocence” by Michael Connelly
- Fun Fact: The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. is the largest library on earth. With over 164 million items inventoried, that’s about 838 miles of bookshelves.
(Source: mentalfloss.com)