Leanne Cragun from the Rochester History Center will be here Thursday, March 16th at 10:00 a.m. for a genealogy workshop using the program familysearch.org. Please call the Library at 651-565-3927 with questions.
Magic of Dr. Seuss
The Magic of Dr. Seuss featuring Bob the Magician will take place on Saturday, March 4th, at 10:00 a.m. Following the magic show, children may decorate a cookie, do a craft project or get their picture taken. This program is free and open to all ages. W-K Comm. Ed. / ECFE will be co-sponsoring this event. This program was arranged by SELCO and made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.
Author Tour “Minnesota’s Byways”
MN Author, Storyteller, and Photographer, Doug Ohman, will be a the Wabasha Public Library Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. Doug will share the best photographs and stories from around the great state of Minnesota. This event is free and open to the public.
This program was arranged by SELCO and made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.
International Wolf Center Program
Tara Morrison, outreach director, from the International Wolf Center will be at the Wabasha Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 6:30 p.m. to present Wolves at Our Door. Wolves at Our Door is a 60 minute program to help families better understand the complicated issues of the wolf. Everyone is welcome.
MN Opera Storytime
Alisa Magallon from the MN Opera will be here on Mon., Feb. 13th at 10:30 a.m.. for a special storytime at the Wabasha Public Library. Alisa was here last February and shared a story and craft project with the children from the community, St. Felix Pre-K/Pre-S and the Head Start Program. Everyone is invited.
Upcoming Programs at the Library
Adult Coloring Class
Tuesday, Jan. 24th at 1:00 p.m.in the conference room. Join Robin Baumgartner and spend a relaxing hour or two at the Library, coloring, listening to soft music, and enjoying a warm cup of tea. All supplies provided. Class is free and open to the public.
“Stay Sharp” Brain Program with M.J. Moravec
Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room
By the time we are in our 40s, our brains are experiencing cognitive decline. The good news is we may be able to reverse it through cognitive exercises. This presentation will focus on cognition, its decline, and what we can do to maintain and even improve our mental acuity. Interactive exercises, as well as ideas for you to incorporate at home, will be included in the presentation. Come and learn about staying sharp! Class is free and open to the public.
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Wabasha Public Library will be closed Monday, January 16th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Library will be open regular hours the rest of the week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Hot Reads for Cold Nights Winter Reading Bingo
Play Winter Reading Bingo at the Wabasha Public Library starting Jan. 3. Bingo sheets are available at the front desk of the Library. Complete 5 in a row or 4 corners to be entered into a weekly drawing for a “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” coffee mug and a grand prize drawing on Feb. 17th. All prizes provided by the Friends of the Wabasha Public Library.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The Wabasha Public Library wishes everyone a very joyous and safe holiday season.
The Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24; Sunday, Dec. 25; Monday, Dec. 26, Saturday, Dec. 31; Sunday, Jan. 1; and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.
Winter Berry Prairie Point Quilt
Winter Berry Prairie Point Quilt Silent Auction
Mary and Barb are holding a queen size quilt recently donated to the Library to be used for a silent auction to raise money for the Children’s Library Expansion Project. The starting bid is $50.00 and will increase in increments of $5.00. Stop at the Library or call 651-565-3927 to place your bid. Bidding will end on New Years. #wabpublibrary
