Award winning children’s author Jan Zita Grover will be in Howard Lake on February 12 and she will talk about being a writer and writing about dogs. Her award-winning book, “A Home For Dakota” is based on actual events about Dog # 241 born in a puppy mill and shows how caring people and a loving home transforms that puppy. Continue reading
The Friends of the Howard Lake Library have done it again: the Library is beautifully decorated for the holiday season. The decorating, along with the accompanying potluck, has become a tradition for the Friends. Please stop in, borrow a good book or movie and wish the library staff a happy holiday season.
From the Friends to all of you–thank you for your support in 2010 and we look forward to an amazing 2011.
Here are a few photos to let you see the transformation in progress. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo.
Looking for a special present? Shop with Friends this year–Friends of the Howard Lake Library, that is. On Saturday, December 11 from 10 AM to 1 PM, the Friends will again host their Book-tique in the Howard Lake Library. This fundraiser features nearly-new gift quality books, an interesting assortment of gift items and of course, our famous beaded book thongs. Proceeds from this sale will support Friends’ projects and programs.
The library will be decorated in its holiday finest and ready for your shopping pleasure. Don’t be late–the good stuff goes quickly and remember, most everything is one of a kind, so when it’s gone, it’s gone.
For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.
The 2010 Pumpkin Painting event was a huge success. Our artists painted some amazing treasures. Howard Lake Queen Amber even paid us a visit and painted along with the kids.
A big thank you to the Untiedt Vegetable Farm for the wonderful pumpkins. See you next October! More photos on next page…
The Friends of the Howard Lake Library will again be hosting two pumpkin painting sessions. Both sessions are on Saturday, October 23. The first is at 9 AM and the second at 10 AM. For $3 person ( $10 max per family) the painter will receive a pumpkin and paint with cookies and Kool Aid for refreshments. Even though we use water-based paint, please wear old painting clothes.
Friends and family are invited to watch the artist work. Coffee and goodies will be available to eat in.
This event will be held in the Howard Lake Community Room (above the library). Preregistration is suggested. To sign up or for more information, please stop in or contact the librarians at 320.543.2020.
Librarian Deb Cox-Johnson has announced storyteller Sarah’s Fall program dates and themes. This program is suggested for preschoolers and their families. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts.
All programs run from 6:15 to 7:00 PM.
September 22–Dinosaurs
October 20–Signs of Fall
November 17–Owls
December 15–Cookies
They’re history, but what a time we had: storytimes, programs, prizes and an ending party! The evening of the celebration party threatened rain, but it stayed away and we enjoyed games on the library square and green space. The Howard Lake Royalty made an appearance and helped with the games. Thanks, ladies.
The Howard Lake Library staff and the Friends of the Howard Lake Library thank all readers who participated in the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Keep reading this winter and see you in June 2011 for next summer’s program.
Click on the thumbnails to see photos from the party.
It’s back— Wednesday evening story time. Storyteller extraordinaire, Mary W., will again host story time at the Howard Lake Library. Continue reading
The Friends of the Howard Lake Library held their annual member potluck/library decorating party on December 3rd. The library is ready to greet patrons with a festive look.
Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2010 from the Friends of the Howard Lake Library.
The Anniversary celebration for R.E.A.D. brought together 4 groups 0f dogs and their handlers, and nearly forty readers plus their parents. The two hour event on Saturday, September 14th was a success. The Howard Lake Community Room was abuzz with the sound of young voices taking turns reading to Penny, Sara, Jack & Keira.
There was cake, “puppy chow” and Kool Aid for treats for the humans and all who read received a book to take home. A BIG thank you to all who made this event so successful. A schedule for smaller, more intimate monthly reading sessions will be posted. Stop at the Howard Lake Library for more information or check back here as the information will be posted as soon as the dates are decided. Continue reading
