Great River Regional Library is offering a look at what it was like to be a pioneer at home and on the trail. This program is scheduled for October 2 and will be from 6 PM to 7 PM. Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
New: Evening Story time
Is your child in day care or in school during the regular Friday morning story time? Librarian Karen Borrell will host 2 evening story times from 6:45 to 7 :30 PM. The first will be Thursday, October 23, 2008. Continue reading
Friday Morning Storytime
The Howard Lake Library is presenting story time with Mary Wherry every Friday through November 21. This story time, targeting ages 3 to 5, features stories and activities. It is held at the Howard Lake Public Library from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.
No preregistration is required. For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.
German POWs in the Heartland 1943 to 1946
The Friends are sponsoring a 40′ bus converted into an exhibit about the WWII German prisoners held in the Midwest from 1943 to 1946. The exhibit is a production of Traces and features 15 display panels with photographs and documents and a 21 seat theater for viewing a DVD about the subject. Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS–LOCAL WWII VETERAN TO SPEAK
Howard Lake native, Loren Zander, will share his experiences during WWII and the Korean conflict. The 86 year old veteran flew 38 WWII missions over Japan, as the air craft commander of a B29 bomber. He will gladly entertain questions from the audience.
End of Summer Reading Party
Hey Summer Readers, join us for a “congratulations” and “job well done” celebration. The Library Friends will host the party on Thursday, August 21 at 6 PM on the library square and greenspace. All who participated in the summer program, along with their families, are invited to attend. Test your skill at hopscotch, drop some clothes pins in the bottle and toss a few bean bags. March in a game of musical chairs and pin the paper pepperoni on the giant pizza board.
The drawings for the grand prizes (Razor scooter & helmet and shelf music system) will be held on the 21st. You need not be present to win. Refreshments will be served.
So summer readers, gather up your families and join us on August 21.
For more information, contact the librarians or call 320.543.200.
Maple Syruping by St John’s Arboretum
What’s cookin’? Ask St John’s Arboretum staff and you’ll find out it’s maple syrup. St John’s Abbey & University Arboretum presents a one hour session which will include learning about the maple syrup process through storytelling and hands on activities. Taste a sample of the Arboretum’s own maple syrup.
Maple Syruping will be presented Tuesday, July 15 at 2 PM at the Howard Lake Library. This program is suited for ages 3 to 12.
For more information, contact the Library at 320.543.2020.
Brought to you by the Friends of the Howard Lake Library.
Summer Storytime
The Howard Lake Public Library is offering Summer Storytime for ages 3 to 12. No preregistration is required. Konnie Miller and Karen Borrell will present storytime at 10:30 to 11:15 AM on the following Fridays:
July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15.
Come enjoy the fun in our air conditioned room.
For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.
Summer Reading Program
“Look What’s Cookin’… at your library” is the theme for the children’s Summer Reading Program. The teen program challenges all to “Feed Your Mind… Read”. Both programs start June16 and run through August 16. For more information, ask your librarian or call 320.543.2020.