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Week of December 5 - 10, 2011
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Happening This Week


Come to the Greenbush Library on Tuesday, December 13, at 10:30 a.m. for story time. In the afternoon come in for a special Christmas GameClub at 3:33 p.m. There will be prizes! On Wednesday, December 14, from 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m come in and join us for Library Open House. From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. there will be a special visit from the North Pole! 

 

In the Hallock Library this week we will be finger painting our sugar cookies for story time on Tuesday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. Bring in the family on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. for Family Night Christmas Bingo! 

   

Come to the Red Lake Falls Library on Wednesday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. for Permanent Ink. The Support Group for Parents of Disabled Kids will meet in that library on Thursday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. Finally, join us for story time on Friday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m.  

 

Join the Roseau Library on Tuesday, December 13, at 10:30 a.m. for story time. Bring in the family for family fun night on Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m.  

 

Come to the Thief River Fall Library on Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m., Heidi Hughes from the Agassiz Audubon Society will hold an information session regarding the Christmas Bird Count in Thief River Falls.  No birdwatching experience is necessary to participate in the CBC, Heidi will teach you everything you need to know.  Anyone interested in birds, promoting science, or having Thief River Falls be a part of national and international events should attend.  On Thursday, December 15 at 5:15 p.m., the Evening Book Club will discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.  Even if it's been a while since you read this classic, please join us, as this is bound to be a great discussion!  At 7:00 p.m. that same day, Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge will be at the library for Family Night.  The night's theme will be birds and everyone will get to make a special nature craft to take home.  All ages are welcome!

 

Come to the Warren-Godel Library on Monday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. for a great family Christmas movie and free popcorn! On Tuesday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. come in with your little ones  for Toddler Time. We will be decorating gingerbread cookies!  All participants receive a snack and juice box. On Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m., Heidi Hughes from the Agassiz Audubon Society, will explain the annual Christmas Bird Count. Agassiz Audubon Society has scheduled the annual Warren Minnesota Christmas Bird Count on Monday, January 2, 2012. Come and learn how you can participate! Join Char for story time on Friday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m., and find out why the Grinch hate Christmas! 

 

Come to the Warroad Library for Story Time on Friday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m.  

 

 

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

 

Bird Counting     

Thief River Falls and Warren-Godel Library
Calling All Birdwatchers! Join the Flock - Count the Birds This Holiday Season It started back in 1970, when a handful of intrepid birdwatchers ventured-out over the holidays to help Agassiz Audubon Society count birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Over the years, more than 300 people have participated in the Warren CBC, counting a total of nearly 39,000 birds (of 32 species) with the temperature ranging from -30 to +32 F. This week, Agassiz Audubon announced they're going out to count again on Monday, January 2, 2012 - the official "Monday after New Year's Day" holiday.

You don't have to be an expert at bird identification to participate. In fact, you don't have to know anything about birds. This year's adventure is open to anyone and everyone - regardless of skill level - from the "just curious" beginner to the expert birdwatcher. Not to worry - the count accuracy is assured by having new participants join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher.

Here's how the CBC works: Volunteer bird-counters follow specified routes through a designated 15-mile diameter circle - by car or on foot, on skis or snowshoes, or even from the comfort of their homes. "We're looking for people who want to learn more about birds - and are willing to keep records of what they see at backyard bird feeding stations," says Heidi Hughes, this year's "count compiler."

Hughes will present a free public program at the Thief River Falls Library, Monday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m., and at the Warren-Godel Library on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m.  on how identify winter birds and how to keep records. For more information, call 218-745-5663 or send an email to agassizaudubon@gmail.com).



Ojibwe Culture and Dancing    

Thief River Falls Library
On Saturday, December 3,  the Thief River Falls library invited the 21st Century Group, an after-school program that teaches kids all aspects of Ojibwe Culture, from the Red Lake Middle and High School to come and perform and talk about various dances and the legends that accompany the dances. 25 people came to watch these very talented kids perform these wonderful dances!

grass dance

 

Librarian Book Suggestion

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From Karen in Grygla:  

      

Sandra Brown

Latest Book Arrivals

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The Omen Machine,
Terry Goodkind

Michael Connelly
 
Christine Feehan

Anthony Horowitz

 

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