Happening This Week

On Tuesday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m. come for the last story time at the Middle River School. On Wednesday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. is the last story time at the Badger school. Greenbush story time will be on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m.

Join Karen at the Grygla Link Library on July 21 for story time at 6:30 p.m. 

Come to the Hallock Library for story time on Tuesday, July 19, at 11:00 a.m. with the theme of "Chinese Dragons." On Thursday, July 21, come to the library for family gardening from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Join us on Thursday, July 21 for Family Fun Nite, "Dinosaur Dig"  at 6:30 p.m.   

Come into the Red Lake Falls Library for the Summer Reading Program event "Origami" Wednesday, July 20, at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. is the support group for Parents of children with disabilities. Bring in the little ones for Toddler Time story time on Friday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m.  

Come and celebrate Fair Week with the Roseau Library! Visit our booth in the Magnusson Building. The Fair Parade is Tuesday, July 19, at 5:30. Story time kids, both preschool and elementary, start lining up at 4:15 on South Main Street. 

The Evening Book Club will meet at the Thief River Falls Library on Thursday, July 21, at 5:15 p.m.  Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand will be discussed.  At 6:45 that same evening  will be story time, with Family Fun Night following at 7:00 p.m.  The karaoke machine is coming out for this Family Fun Night!  Saturday, July 23 is Library Day at the Fair!  The Thief River Falls Librarians will be outside on the south side of the Huck, giving out balloons, temporary tattoos and reading stories.  Kids, stop by the library tent to do a make and take craft.  Also, if you haven't yet signed up for the Summer Reading Program, you can sign up at the fair!

Don't worry if you see flashing lights and the fire truck down at the Warren Library on Monday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. James Parker, of the Warren Volunteer Fire Department, will be visiting the library. Come on over and check out the fire truck and gear that the firemen use. Fireman Parker will tell us all about how the firemen use the different equipment. Wednesday, July 20 is Craft Day! This month our craft will come from China. The paper Chinese Lantern is easy to make and looks great. Create your own design and decorate to match any room you like! Make lots and string them together for a cool decoration!

The Popcorn Players are coming to the Warroad Library Friday, July 22, at 12:00 p.m. Come and see this year's show, "Best of Both Worlds!" 

For a complete listing of programs happening at the libraries, check  the calendar on our website.  

"The Pied Piper"  and Flute Making 

Red Lake Falls Library 

On Wednesday, July 13, at 3:00 p.m.  at the Red Lake Falls Library, children and  parents participated in a Summer Reading

Program event focusing on Germany, within the "One World Many Stories" theme.   

Mary Abrahamson told the old German folktale "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"  and helped children assemble a construction paper flag of Germany and other hands-on activities.  This was followed by a special session with Pastor Joseph Abrahamson who talked about different types of pipes, whistles and flutes and demonstrated from what variety of materials they can be made.

The kids were able to see and play the various wind instruments Mr. Abrahamson brought along, which he had made from such things as pvc & metal pipe, bamboo, rhubarb stalk, reed grass and other odd materials.Then each of the children took part in crafting their own simple flute from a 1" diameter bamboo stalk, which they got to take home with them. 

This was an intriguing, educational and very unique program, and the Red Lake Falls Library staff and Summer Reading Program kids thank Pastor and Mrs. Abrahamson for sharing their talents and knowledge.

Summer Reading Program 

 Grygla Link Library  

This year's Summer Reading Program theme is "One World, Many Stories." All of the libraries in Northwest Regional have incorporated this theme in many different ways. The Grygla link site was also had a unique way to bring this theme to life. On June 9, with the help of patrons, Grygla Librarian Karen lined up a variety of interesting things from around the world to show off to the young patrons participating in the Summer Reading Program.

Patron Connie Moe and husband had adopted two of their children, a boy and a girl, from Korea. They were gracious enough to bring and display the clothes that Korean's traditionally dress their children in for their first birthdays. Another patron brought a native dress from Korea, along with photo albums from a trip.

Along with photos and other items from exotic locations there was also food from around the world, made by patrons of the Grygla Link Library. There were clazones, almond cookies, and Korean Oyster Chicken. Delicious!  All in all a great time was had by everyone!

Librarian Book Suggestion

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From Peggy in Hallock:

The Winter Ghost,  

Katie Mosse 

Latest Book Arrivals

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You're Next,

Greg Hurwitz

The Silent Girl,

Tess Gerritsen

Never Knowing,

Chevy Stevens

Flashback,  

Dan Simmons