Bemidji Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Bemidji Public Library Summer Book Sale
Wednesday July 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday July 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Bemidji Guard Armory - 1430 23rd Street NW
Bemidji Public Library Book Festival
The Bemidji Public Library Book Festival will be held the week of August 9 - 14, 2010. The festival will be six days of free literary events and author visits as we honor book culture and promote reading and literacy. The Planning Committee meets regularly at the Library and the meetings are open to the public. Please see the Library's monthly calendar of events for the schedule of planning meetings and for news about the festival. The festival flier is available. Click here for festival dates, locations and authors.
Programming Schedule & Complete Monthly Calendar of Events:
July 2010
Make a Splash! Children’s Summer Reading Program Activities & Special Events.
The summer reading program continues through the end of July. Each week on Tuesdays at 2pm a different scheduled activity is planned.
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Make Waves At Your Library reading program.
There are many incentives and prizes for all ages.
Storytime programs for children ages 3 – 5 will start again the week of June 7 on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. (note new time), as well as Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Children's Lapsit Programs
This program for 2 year olds is on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. beginning June 10th
As the program title indicates, the child should be seated in the lap of an adult (parent, grandparent, caregiver) during the program.
Re: Book Donations to the Bemidji Public Library
Program Lecture Series
Bemidji Public Library - 12pm
Next presentation: TBA
These mid-day programs run monthly 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.
B.A.R.C. Reading Program Summer Schedule
Saturday afternoons 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Bemidji Area Reading Canines (B.A.R.C.) continue to visit the library once a month. Simply come into the library or call 751-3963 to register for one of the 15 minute reading sessions with Brie or Belle. Parent-signed permission forms are required.
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. Please contact the library 751-3963 to reserve a copy of book that will be discussed.
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.
Program session dates have been scheduled for:
Tuesday July 6, 8-10 am
Thursday, July 8, 5-7 pm
Tuesday, July 20, 8-10 am
Blackduck Public Library - Directions to Library
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2010 Summer Events
Visit by Raz (the reading dog)
Wednesday, June 30th - in the morning
A Splash of Magic!
Free magic show for all ages
Wednesday, July 7th - 10am
at the Wayside Rest
Special Program - WATER!
Presented by the Bemidji Sate Park staff
Wednesday, July 14th - 9:30am
Everyone welcome!
Annual Book Sale
at the Woodcarver's Festival
Saturday, July 31st - 9am to 4pm
Brainerd Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
GRANTSEEKING BASICS - Free Workshop at the Brainerd Public Library
Includes demonstration of the Foundation Directory Online
July 9 1:00-3:30 pm.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Make a Splash READ! at the Brainerd Public Library
starts June 7th and ends August 7th.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SUMMER SPEAKERS' SERIES
Click here for the 2010 events.
Mondays, noon to 1pm, June through July at the Brainerd Public Library
This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library.
Plan on joining us this summer!
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Brainerd Public Library Adult Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the library, from 2-3 pm. Call 829-5574 for the current title selection.
SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB
The Senior Center Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Brainerd Lakes Area Senior Center, 10:30-11:30 am. Please join us downstairs for LSS luncheon following the meeting. Book copies are available for pick-up at the senior center. Call 829-5574 for the current title selection.
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.
Cass Lake Community Library - Directions to Library
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Margaret Welch Memorial Library - Directions to Library
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Birthday Book Club for Kids - New! at the Longville Library
All you need to do is: Be a kid!
With your parents, come to the Longville Library during the month of your birthday and apply for a library card, if you don't already have one. Small kids may check out items on their parent's card.
Check out a minimum of 3 books that day, sign the Birthday Club Register, and receive your plush birthday bear!
Have a Great Birthday!!!
2010 Friends Events:
May 29th - Book and Bake Sale
June 26th - Book and Bake Sale
July 22nd - Book and Fluff & Puff
August 6th - Taste of Longville
August 30th - Bridge Tournament
September 18th - Book Sale
First Friday Book Club:
Meets at 10:00am on the 1st Friday of each month
at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Longville.
Volunteers needed to be discussion leaders!
First Friday Book Club 2010 Selections:
May: Shelter Me by Juliette Fay
June: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof
July: Mercy by Jodi Picoult
August: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
September: Girl With the Dragon Tatoo by Steig Larsson & Reg Keeland
October: The Hotel on Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
November: A Blue and Gray Christmas by Joan Medlicott
December: Tis the Season by Lorna Landvig
Mobile Library - Directions to Library
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Park Rapids Area Library - Directions to Library
Special Events
Summer Events at the Park Rapids Area Library!
Click here for the list of programs and dates.
Legacy Fund Events happening at the Park Rapids Area Library!
Click here for more information.
Pine River Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events
Wadena City Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
Wake Up and Feel the Art!
Affaire de Artes Schedule - Saturday June 19, 2010
9am - 5pm
The Depot - Burlington Northern Park in downtown Wadena
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).
Walker Public Library - Directions to Library
Special Events:
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Contact library for titles to be discussed.
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