Message from Big Stone County Emergency Managment

Be safe. If you want to pick up a few books, please do it today before the weather hits.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around
a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to 1 PM Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Big Stone Blizzard Warning

https://511mn.org/@-96.66821,46.92432,6?show=metroTrafficMap,roadReports,winterDriving,weatherWarningsAreaEvents,stationsAlert,otherStateInfo

Kids St. Patrick’s Day Event Cancelled

Due to the anticipated inclement weather coming this weekend, we decided to cancel the kids St. Patrick’s Day Storytime, crafts, games, and giveaways. We never know what the weather will turn out to be, however, we feel it is in the best interest of all to make to make this decision.
We will be giving the crafts away as take-n-makes starting today. There are 20. They will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
The games and giveaways that were a part of this event will be used for our kids Easter event with Terri coming next month. More info on that to come soon. If you have any questions, please call Amy at 320-748-7332.

St. Patrick’s Day Kids Day

Bring the kids in next Saturday for a little fun!
I will have a fun story to read, games to play, prizes to give away, and crafts to do here or take home. We will have plenty of treats too! No sign-up is needed for this. Ages 5 to 12 are preferred, however, if an adult accompanies children 3 and 4 for story and crafts, we welcome you to join us.

Connect 4 Jumbo

Fun for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library for purchasing this fun, classic, versatile option for family fun in the library.
CONNECT 4 JUMBO
Little kids can have fun putting the pieces in the slots and learning how to count. Older kids will not only have fun playing the original game but can compete and create new games. Kids will love challenging mom and dad to a couple of games also.
When you are in to check out some books, make time to play a few rounds, have a few laughs, and before you leave, grab a hot chocolate or coffee.
We look forward to seeing our extraordinary patrons!

Kid’s Valentine take-n-make

A little Valentine take-n-make for the little kids are available at the library. Pick them up at the front desk the next time you are in. Don’t forget, we have the Valentine scavenger hunt going on until the 14 of February. Valentine Day books and DVDs are out also for both adults and children. We look forward to seeing you!

Graceville Public Library

February Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club has started up for 2025!
February books are coming in this Thursday. Sign up at the library for this fun club today and reserve your copy. If you have more questions about the club, please call the library at 320-748-7332.

Book Page Magnifier

When declining eyesight and standard reading glasses are no longer sufficient to read regular print books and limits you to large print books, it can be frustrating and depressing. Not only that, but a lot of the books you’d like to read are not in large print format. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, we have a new item at the library that you can check out to read those regular print books with ease! It’s a LED page magnifier with hands free foldable stand (beneficial to those with arthritis). It has 3 lighting modes, anti-glare LED, and the magnifier is removable.
This will only be made available for our patrons, meaning it will not go out in circulation to other libraries. It can be checked out at the front desk and has a maximum checkout period of 28 days (the day you check out your book to the date its‘s due). It MUST be turned in at the front desk. It CANNOT be put in the drop box.
Stop in and check out those books you’ve been wanting to read but couldn’t. We have the tool for you! 😁

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