Friends of the Howard Lake Library

[ February 28, 2009; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ]  

Hey kids, Penny the dog wants you to read to her.  She is a member of Reading Education Assistance Dogs and will be at the Howard lake Library on Sat. Feb.28 at 12:30 PM.   You must sign up by contacting the library.  Either stop in or phone 320.543.2020.

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[ March 14, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ]  Sponsored by a local member of Therapy Dogs International,  Tail Waggin’ Tutors will be at the Howard Lake Library on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 to 12:00.  This is an opportunity for younger students to “read” to an accredited dog and handler.

Registration is required.   Stop in at the library or call 320.543.2020.

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[ June 8, 2009 to August 8, 2009. ] “Be Creative at Your Library”  will be the 2009 Summer Reading Program theme.   The program will run from June 8 through August 8.   More information will be added here as it becomes available.  You may also check with the Howard Lake Librarians.

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[ February 21, 2009; 10:30 am to 11:15 am. ] What do the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Rabbit have in common?  They are all featured in a new and exciting magic show coming February 21,  to  Howard Lake.   Lynn & Robert Halbrook (2008’s Chef Roberto) will present their new ‘kooky, crazy and just plain fun’ program to children […]

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[ December 13, 2008; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] December 13th- 10 AM until 2 PM. The final event of 2008 for the Friends of the Howard Lake Library will be our Book-tique. 

This sale features new and nearly new books and other  items  perfect for gift giving.  The book-tique will again be held inside the Howard Lake Library.

Don’t miss this event.  Many goodies […]

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[ 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, 2008. Her theme for that evening is Pumpkin Patch Stories. The next […]

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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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