Friends of the Howard Lake Library

[ February 18, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ]                                                                 

Join us Saturday, February 18 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Howard Lake Public Library for a special event to celebrate Martha Speaks and Reading to Dogs in the Library. Share a book with your favorite pooch, enjoy crafts and activities, and register for free door prizes! Drawings will be held throughout […]

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[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join the Friends of the Howard Lake Library at their 7th annual Book-tique. One day only:  Saturday Dec.10 from 10AM to 1 PM in the Howard Lake Library.  Shop for gift quality new and nearly new books, book thongs (beaded bookmarks) and an interesting assortment of gifts items.  For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.  […]

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[ November 6, 2011; 2:00 pm; ]  

The Friends of the Howard Lake Library will host a book signing for local authors Ed & Sue Claessen.  This event will be held Sunday, November 6th at 2 PM at the St. Mary’s Parish Center in Waverly, MN.  The Claessen’s book, “Making Tracks: C.L. Best and the Caterpillar Tractor Co.” is the result of […]

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[ October 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] It’s that  time again. The Friends of the Howard Lake Library will be hosting the Pumpkin Painting event on Saturday, October 22, at the Howard Lake Community Room. There will be two sessions: 9 AM and 10 AM.  As this is a popular event, preregistration is recommended by either stopping at the library or calling […]

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[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] It almost here-the 8th annual Book/Food sale. This year’s sale will be held Saturday, June 25, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Howard Lake Community Room (above the library). There will be something for everyone–books, movies, audio CDs, music CDs and jig saw puzzles. Prices start at 25 cents. The food menu will […]

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[ June 13, 2011 2:00 pm to June 18, 2011 1:00 pm. ] Once again, Howard Lake Drug and the Friends of the Library are sponsoring the Big Ice Cream Give-Away from Monday, June 13, through Saturday, June 18.  All who register to participate in the Summer Reading program will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the drugstore. Contact the Howard […]

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[ February 12, 2011; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ]

Award winning children’s author Jan Zita Grover will be in Howard Lake on February 12 and she will talk about being a writer and writing about dogs.   Her award-winning book, “A Home For Dakota” is based on actual events about Dog # 241 born in a puppy mill and  shows how caring people and […]

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[ September 22, 2010; 6:15 am to 7:00 am. October 20, 2010; 6:15 am to 7:00 am. November 17, 2010; 6:15 am to 7:00 am. December 15, 2010; 6:15 am to 7:00 am. ] Librarian Deb Cox-Johnson has announced storyteller Sarah’s Fall program dates and themes.    This program is suggested for preschoolers and their families.   Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts.

All programs run from 6:15 to 7:00 PM.

September 22–Dinosaurs

October 20–Signs of Fall

November 17–Owls

December 15–Cookies

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[ June 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Once again, the Friends of the Howard Lake Library invite everyone to get some great bargains on books and enjoy some tasty food.   The sale will be held on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, at the Howard Lake Community Center (above the library).  Most regular sized paperback books are 25 […]

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[ June 10, 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. ] GRRL presents the popular Minnesota Zoo wild animal presentation.  Geared to ages 3 to 12, but all are invited.   Presentation will be on Thursday, June 10 at 12:30 PM at the library building and will last approximately 45 minutes.  This program will also be presented at other area libraries.   To see other dates and times, […]

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