Summer Reading Finale -- Monday June 30th

Where did the month of June go to???? Here we are at the end of the Summer Reading Program!

Our Special Guest this year is Norm Barnhart. Norm is a fantastic magician who grew up in Rochester and now lives in the Twin Cities, along with his wife, Magical Mia, and their daughter.

Norm's Show will begin at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 30th. The cost for the show is $ .50 per person. Tickets can be purchased all day Monday at the front library desk or can be purchased at the door on Monday evening.

This is a great family event. Please come and join Norm and us for a "magical" good time!

Final Treasure Hunt Winners

The final treasure hunt has been completed! Congratulations to Sabrina and Malia B. for finding the button on the walking path by the ball field.

Get a Clue Treasure Hunt Week of June 23-27: Clue 2

I like to watch as people walk or run or bike, so check out popular spots.

Get a Clue Treasure Hunt -- Clue One for Week of June 23-27

A treasure hunt is always fun. Get ready to use the clues to find the prize.
I will be found on public ground.
When you find me, round and small, bring me to the library for a prize to be claimed.

On a paved way might be a place to look.

Summer Reading Events for the Week of June 23

This is the last week of the Summer Reading Program. In order to get your free ticket to the Magic Show on Monday, June 30th, all books must be logged in by Friday at 5:00 pm.
Tickets for the show are $ .50 each for anyone not in the Summer Reading Program or who has not achieved their goal during the reading program.

We start the week out with the Dairy Princesses from Wabasha County coming to play bingo with us at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 23rd. After bingo, we will be enjoying some ice cream served by the Princesses. This a free family event.

Tuesday, June 24th, Mrs. M. returns for her usual rip-roaring storytime at 10:00 am.

Join us for a movie and popcorn on Wednesday, June 25th, at 7:00 pm. The featured presentation will be Underdog. This movie can be enjoyed by the whole family and it is all FREE!

Get a Clue about outdoor safety with Bob Tangen will be on Thursday, June 26th, at 10:00 am. This program is for Grades 3 through 6. If you ever wanted to know what poison ivy and poison oak look like, come and see! Plus, Bob has many more interesting facts about the outdoors to share with everyone.

Watch the clues each day also for the final Get a Clue Treasure Hunt. They are posted here and also on the desk in the children's room. Happy Hunting!

We Have Another Winner!

This week's treasure hunt is done! Congratulations to Zach H. for finding the button in the Library flower bed. Zach did it with just ONE clue and the help of his friends. Way to go, Zach!

Watch for clues to a new treasure hunt next Monday (June 23).

Get a Clue Treasure Hunt Clue 1 -- Week of June 16-20

Start at the library, go right, then right around the building you should look.
For a small round medallion will bring you a reward.
Bring me to the library for a prize to claim.

Get a Clue Week 2 Events at the Library

We are off to a great start to the Summer Reading Program! We have 118 eager readers joining in the fun!

Monday, June 16, the K-9 demonstration has been cancelled for tonight and moved to Wed., June 18th at 7:00 PM. The K-9's are participating in regional competition on Monday!

Mrs. M's Storytime continues on Tuesday, June 17th at 10 AM. We had 41 children present last week!

Wed., June 18th at 7:00 PM, the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit will be here with a demonstration and stories. Fingerprinting kits and coloring books will be handed out prior to the demonstration, compliments of Jerry Kosel's State Farm Insurance Agency.

And to round out the week, Wanda's Wonders Science Fun for Grades 3-6 will be on Thursday, June 19th at 10 am. This will be an outdoor event.

Don't forget to check out the clues for the Treasure Hunt for Week 2 here online and at the desk in the children's room. There is a New Treasure Hunt each week!

We have a winner!

This week's treasure hunt is complete. Congratulations to Brittney S. for finding the button in Eastwood Park even though it had fallen off the tree it had been taped to!!!

Summer Reading Event Change

Due to our local K9 making it to regionals, we have moved the K9 Demonstration to Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm. State Farm will be unable to join us for fingerprinting that night but they have generously donated the kits for us distribute.

Treasure Hunt Clue 4 --Week of June 9-13

Not the 1st or even the 4th but getting closer if beyond you should go
Can't find me yet, try eye level---if you are 5 feet tall.

Treasure Hunt Clue 3 --- Week of June 9-13

Not in someone's yard, but on public ground
High and low and all around
Near a tree I will be found.

Treasure Hunt Clue 2 -- Week of June 9-13

From the library go North, South, and West -- No---Try East!!

Get a Clue Treasure Hunt -- Week of June 9-13

Clue 1: Small and round you will find me around the town. If you find me, bring me to the library as a prize is sure to be the reward for solving the mystery.

Nintendo DS

We've had several requests recently to run Nintendo DS games over our wireless hotspot. We are happy to set this up for you but it has to be done with Alice. Alternately, if you are able to find your own MAC address, you can leave it at the front desk and we will have it set up and leave a set of instructions for you for the next time you come in. Any additional questions should be directed to Alice.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 11
12:15 - 7:45 pm

Sign up has begun for our special 1-day Paws to Read event. Come and read to a certified therapy dog. We'll have our old favorites here or you can meet our new golden retriever friends, Rusty and Rose. Any books read can be counted towards the Summer Reading Program. For further details, ask at the front desk.

Get a Clue Summer Reading Week One Events

Join us as we kick off our 2008 Summer Reading Program with Michelle Jones. Ms. Jones will present Sing and Dance with MJ at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 9th. This program is guaranteed to get you up and out of your chair for some great musical fun. This is a free family event.

On Tuesday, June 10th, Storytime with Mrs. M will begin at 10 AM and is suitable for pre-school through Grade 2. Join us and Mrs. M's wild antics on Tuesday morning.

The Library is going to the dogs! On Wednesday, June 11th, the famous therapy dogs will be back at the Library for one afternoon only beginning at 12:15 pm. Please call to make an appointment to read with one of the dogs. Reading time with the dogs is set up in 20 minute segments. Even if you don't read to the dogs, come and visit with them. We have two new dogs joining us this summer, Rusty and Rose. This program is suitable for all ages.

Thursday, June 12, brings Wanda's Wonders at 10 am. Science fun for grades 3 -6 will
be the highlight of this morning as science teacher, Wanda Hanlon, shows us some really unique science experiments.

There will be a Treasure Hunt each week with a special library button being hidden. Get the daily clues at the library or here on-line.