Friends of the Howard Lake Library

[ October 25, 2008; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] The Friends have regretfully decided to eliminate the annual bake sale. However, everyone is still invited to join us for coffee. We will have biscotti available for purchase, as well donuts and similar goodies. Have a cup or two, visit with your friends, and watch the painters.

Coffee time will be Saturday, […]

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[ October 25, 2008; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Parents & caregivers: would like your youngsters to be able to paint a pumpkin but do you not want to deal with the mess involved? Let the Friends give you a helping hand. On Saturday October 25th, for only $3 ($10 maximum per family), your child will get to choose her/his pumpkin, […]

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[ October 2, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Great River Regional Library is offering a look at what it was like to be a pioneer at home and on the trail.  This program is scheduled for October 2 and will be from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Preregistration is required and is limited to 20.    The program will feature pioneer-related activities and crafts.

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[ October 23, 2008; 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. November 20, 2008; 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Is your child in day care or in school during the regular Friday morning story time? Librarian Karen Borrell will host 2 evening story times from 6:45 to 7 :30 PM. The first will be Thursday, October 23. Her theme for that evening is Pumpkin Patch Stories. The next story time […]

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The Howard Lake Library is presenting story time with Mary Wherry every Friday through November 21.  This story time, targeting ages 3 to 5, features stories and activities.  It is held at the Howard Lake Public Library from 10:30 AM  to 11:15 AM.
No preregistration is required.  For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.

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[ September 14, 2008; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] The Friends are sponsoring a 40′ bus converted into an exhibit about the WWII German prisoners held in the Midwest from 1943 to 1946. The exhibit is a production of Traces and features 15 display panels with photographs and documents and a 21 seat theater for viewing a DVD about the subject.

The Bus-eum will be […]

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[ September 14, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Howard Lake native, Loren Zander, will share his experiences during WWII and the Korean conflict. The 86 year old veteran flew 38 WWII missions over Japan, as the air craft commander of a B29 bomber. He will gladly entertain questions from the […]

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[ August 21, 2008; 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. ] Hey Summer Readers, join us for a “congratulations” and “job well done” celebration. The Library Friends will host the party on Thursday, August 21 at 6 PM on the library square and greenspace. All who participated in the summer program, along with their families, are invited to attend. Test your […]

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[ July 15, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] What’s cookin’? Ask St John’s Arboretum staff and you’ll find out it’s maple syrup. St John’s Abbey & University Arboretum presents a one hour session which will include learning about the maple syrup process through storytelling and hands on activities. Taste a sample of the Arboretum’s own maple syrup.

Maple Syruping will be […]

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[ June 20, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. July 11, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. July 18, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. July 25, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. August 1, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. August 8, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. August 15, 2008; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. ] The Howard Lake Public Library is offering Summer Storytime for ages 3 to 12.  No preregistration is required.  Konnie Miller and Karen Borrell will present storytime at 10:30 to 11:15 AM on the following Fridays:

July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15.

Come enjoy the fun in our air conditioned room.

For more information, contact the library […]

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