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!

Adult Winter Reading winner

Congratulations to Julie Wagner!
She is our Adult Winter Reading program winner. I’m a little late getting the good news out, but wanted to wait until Julie has an opportunity to stop in to get her prize. A gift certificate to County Market. Thanks to all that participated and we look forward to seeing you next year!

May Adult Book Club

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Synopsis…
It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note.
Then it starts. Breaking news: there’s a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn’t a hostage. Her husband – doting father, eternal optimist – is the gunman.
What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says…
Famous Last Words is the story of a crime, a marriage, and more secrets than Camilla ever could have imagined. This novel cements Gillian McAllister’s reputation as “the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.” (Emily Henry)