Bemidji Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Programming Schedule & Complete Monthly Calendar of Events:
June 2008 (revised 6-11-08)
Look What's Cookin' SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Bemidji Library!
Seniors! Come SURF THE WEB at the Bemidji Public Library and learn the basics about computers and using the internet. Space is limited so you will need to call the library 218-751-3963 to reserve your session.
New! Two Program Lecture Series at the Bemidji Public Library
- Practical Tips for Gardening - next presentation to be announced
- A Taste for Travel - next presentation to be announced
These two mid-day programs will run monthly in the spring and autumn and are
presented in collaboration with the Friends of the Bemidji Public Library.
Beverages will be provided so feel welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
Adult Book Discussion
A monthly book discussion is offered, typically the second week of the month, Monday at noon and Thursday at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. "Book Club in a Bag" titles are selected each month. See the programming schedule for June (revised 6-11-08) for details of date, time and book title. Please contact the library 751-3963 to reserve a copy of book that will be discussed.
Blackduck Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Summer Reading Program at the Blackduck Community Library
Every Wednesday morning: crafts, games, prizes, and snacks!
Wednesday, July 9th: "Wash Your Hands and Have a Snack!
Starts at 9:30am
Wednesday, July 16th: Naturalist Program.
Preschoolers - 9:30am. School-agers - 10:30am.
Wednesday, August 6th: CHEF ROBERTO'S MAGICAL COOKING SHOW
Performance - 10:30am at Wayside Rest. Everyone invited!
Brainerd Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Look What's Cookin' SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Brainerd Library!
BROWN BAG LUNCH SUMMER SPEAKERS' SERIES
Mondays, noon to 1pm, June through July
2008 Brown Bag Lunch Schedule
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the library's small conference room.
Everyone is welcome. Book Club in a Bag titles are selected each month.
Book selection for July 2008 is:
Snow by Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize winner.
Come join the discussion on Thursday, July 10th, 7-8 pm.
Request a copy at the library's front desk.
SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am at the
Lakes Area Senior Activity Center, 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Book selection for the July 16th, 2008 discussion is:
Paradigms for Ministry
J. DeanGevik, Editor, plus 15 local authors
share their thought & action model of one's life & work
Request a copy at the Lakes Area Senior Center.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Meets the first Thursday of every month (except June, July, & August) at 4pm.
The High Council of Younger Elders (HCYE) is a volunteer group of teenagers that get together to establish teen activities for the library and is open to anyone in grades 7 - 12. For more information, call Stacy at the library, 829-5574.
TEEN EXTREME BOOK CLUB
Meets on the second Thursday of each month (except June, July & August) at 4 pm in the library's large meeting room.
All people aged 12-18 are welcome!
For more information, call Stacy at the library, 829-5574.
Cass Lake Community Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Margaret Welch Memorial Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
CHEF ROBERTO'S MAGICAL COOKING SHOW
Performance - Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 am
To be held on the grassy area next to library
or inside library if raining.
First Friday Book Club
Meets at 10:00am on the 1st Friday of each month
at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Longville.
A partial reading list for 2008 is shown below:
June - The Walking Drum/Louis L'Amour
July - Digging to America/Anne Tyler
(the July meeting will be on July 11th)
August - A Thousand Splendid Suns/Khaled Hosseini
September - Case Histories/Kate Atkinson
Mobile Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Park Rapids Area Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Look What's Cookin' SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Park Rapids Library!
Pine River Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Pine River Library SUMMERFEST BOOK SALE
Cass County Fair Grounds
Friday - June 27, 10am to 6pm
Saturday - June 28, 10am to 5pm
Sunday - June 29, 10am to 2pm - Bargain Day! $2 per bag
CAN THE "BATTLE OF THE BANDS"
GO ON WITHOUT THE MUSIC LIBRARIAN?
Help us solve the mystery!
The Pine River Public Library Presents:
Rock 'n Roll Over Dead
An interactive mystery for teens ages 12 - 18
Friday, July 11 at 3pm
Prizes! Food! Fun!
Sign up at the front desk. Space is limited.
Teens signed up with the Teen Read will have first chance to participate.
CHEF ROBERTO'S MAGICAL COOKING SHOW
Performance - Thursday, August 7 at 2pm
Open to the general public.
Wadena City Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Look What's Cookin' SUMMER
STORYTIME PROGRAM at the Wadena City Library!
CHEF ROBERTO'S MAGICAL COOKING SHOW
Performance - Tuesday, August 5 at 2pm
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1pm
at the St. Helens Episcopal Church (across the parking lot from the library).
2008 Book Discussion Titles
Walker Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
CHEF ROBERTO'S MAGICAL COOKING SHOW
Performance - Thursday, August 6th at 2:00 pm
PIZZA GARDEN PIZZA PARTY in August
Date & time: TBA
Help us harvest the vegetables in our Pizza Garden,
& then make your own mini-pie!
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Contact library for titles to be discussed.
