Buttons Wanted

If you have any old jars/bags/drawers of buttons and would consider donating them to the library, please drop them off at the front desk. Thank you!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Another amazing program that needs mentioning again is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. This is free to children from birth to preschool. Sign your child(ren) up at the library and they will receive a bag with a folder which includes information, instructions, and a log sheet for the books read. There are incentives for every 100 books read when the log sheets are brought back to the library. Once they reach 1000, they are rewarded with big prizes, a picture on the 1000 BBK wall, in the newspaper, and on Facebook. Sign your kids up today!

Monogrammed Garden Stakes

You may signup at the library now for Becky Stattelman’s class.
Paint a monogrammed sunflower/butterfly scene on reclaimed barn wood. You can add it to your flower/vegetable garden or simply use it as decoration. The class is limited to 20. Ages 12 years and older only. This class is funded by MN Legacy. PS, this class is free!

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

It’s been quite some time since I’ve mentioned this wonderful program that we have available at the library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is free to ages from birth to 5. Stop in the library to fill out an application or scan the barcode for more information. The program is limited to Graceville, Barry, Clinton, Beardsley, and Johnson. The program is possible thanks to Essentia Health and the Graceville Friends of the Library.

Sun Prints

You many now sign-up for Meredith’s Sun Print class.
Using special paper and lighting, create a beautiful image of your choice using an assortment of flowers and plant life on a canvas bag.
Seating is limited for this free class. This program is made possible MN Legacy Funding.

Treasure Hunt

The Cipher Wheels will be given out the day of the Picnic at the Library, Tuesday, May 27 from 1-2:30 pm. If you were unable to pick one up at the time, please stop in the library to pick one up.
Happy hunting!!

Summer Reading Picnic

Mark your calendars for the Picnic at the Library! The reading logs and first set of dragon trading cards are ready to be handed out. The cipher wheels for the Treasure Hunt that starts June 1st, will be handed out at that time. We hope to see a lot of kids here!

Clay Bird Diorama

Thank you Christy Puetz for such an enjoyable evening last night! There were no unhappy students in your class, that’s for sure! Everyone had sculpted such beautiful birds and gave them each their own unique touches. This free program was made possible by MN Legacy funding.

Farm Scavenger Hunt

Hey kiddos! Are you ready for another scavenger hunt? Starting May 1st, we will have a farm scavenger hunt up and ready for you. Find all 9 farm animals and their barn, turn in your check list, see the librarian at the front desk, and receive some sweet treats. Oh yeah! Don’t forget to bring your library card! We’ve set out farming and barn animal books for you to check out. See you soon!
PS. Don’t forget to take home some coloring sheets too!