National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Who likes chocolate chip cookies? 🙋‍♀️
I’m so glad there is a day made special just for them! Yes, Monday August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and we’d like to celebrate it at the library. However, because we are not open on Monday, we are going to extend the day and celebrate it on Tuesday the 5th! We have a few awesome people who volunteered to make choc. chip cookies using their special recipes. Some will be gluten free and sugar free. Others will be the good ol’ sugary kind. The cookies will be limited to what our volunteers are offering, so please join us for cookies, coffee, or cocoa before they’re gone!

Paper Marbling

Signup now at the library for Meredith’s Paper Marbling class.
Paper marbling is a decorative art where colorful patterns are created by floating paints or inks on a liquid surface (like water) and then transferring the design to paper. It’s like creating unique, swirly, stone-like patterns on paper by manipulating paints on a liquid canvas.

Mixed Media Collages

Signup now for Christy’s Mixed Media Collages class! This will be fun for everyone!
A mixed media collage is a form of artwork that combines a variety of materials and techniques to create layers of imagery.
We will use art making materials like printed pictures, gel pens, colorful papers, stencils and more to create a unique and creative piece of art.
If you like scrapbooking, this project is for you.

Babysitter trivia contest

Babysitter Trivia Contest starting today!
Test your knowledge!
You only need to answer 9 multiple questions about babysitting.
For ages 9 to 15 years old.
Stop in for more information.

4th of July

We will be closed this Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day

Frisbee Golf Kit is in!

It’s here!
You may now check out our new frisbee golf kit! The checkout period is 2 weeks. Included in the tote is 2 drivers, 2 mid-drivers, 2 putters, an informational sheet on how to use each of the frisbees and when, and a helpful guide sheet on the 6 forehand grips of the frisbees. I’ve also included a website that has a lot of helpful information and tools. HAPPY FROLFING!

Christy’s class

A class of enthusiastic learners enjoyed participating in another of Christy Puetz’s outstanding art classes. We appreciate learning new skills and the company we’re in. We’re very fortunate to have MN Legacy Funding pay for these programs for our community.
Thank you Christy and to all that attended.

Woodblock Village

You may now signup for Becky Stattleman’s Woodblock Village class that will be held Tuesday, July 8th at 5:30 in the community building.
Becky will provide a variety of different shapes and sizes of precut wood buildings so people will have the flexibility to do houses, farm buildings, churches, etc. There were also be different sizes of pine trees. You’ll paint your own little village, farm, or town using acrylic paints. She will show you painting techniques and share ideas that will help you create the perfect pieces.
This class is offered to ages 8 and up. It is free and paid for by MN Legacy Funding. Please call the library or stop in to reserve your seat.

Frisbee golf kit

COMING SOON!
Graceville has so much to offer for a small town including the recently added Toqua Park Disc Golf Course. Understandably, not everyone has access to the proper discs that are required to play frisbee golf, aka, ‘frolfing’. However, we’re going to change that! We want everyone to experience the fun of frisbee golf! In a week or two, you’ll be able to enjoy a 2 week check out period for a frisbee golf kit from your library! See you soon!
*mini disc and towel not included

Paint with Thread

In this guided introduction to Stitch Hoop Embroidery, students will stretch a cotton cloth onto a hoop and then use needle-point embroidery threads to create a scene depicting a bouquet of wildflowers set against a black background. The flowers will be rendered in vivid colors, creating a striking, high-contrast piece of wall art. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm in the community building in Graceville. This class has been paid for by MN Legacy Funding and is at no cost to you. Ages 12 and up may sign-up at the library or by calling 748-7332. Seating is limited.