Friends of the Howard Lake Library

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 again feature tasty sloppy joes and strawberry shortcake.

From 12:30 PM  to 1 PM, pay only $1 and fill one of the Friends bags with books, movies etc. No limit on the number of bags you may purchase.

This is the main fundraiser of the year for the Friends of the Howard Lake Library. Matching funds will be available through the generosity of Thrivent.

Please stop by to get some fantastic bargains and enjoy good food and fellowship. For more information, you may contact the library at 320.543.2020.

Please notice the link that has been added for the Howard Lake Library news page. Librarian Deb Cox-Johnson writes about the happenings at the library and will also keep you updated on the road construction that will restrict some access to the library this summer. Please check back often as updates are added.

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 Lake Library for more details.

The 2011 Summer Reading Program begins June 13. “One World, Many Stories” is the theme for the program for children up to age 12. For the teen, the theme is “You Are Here”. Check with the librarians for more information.

Author Jan Zita Grover and her canine companion Sophie were the center of a dog-gone good time on Saturday, Feb. 12.  Nearly thirty young dog lovers and their parents enjoyed Jan’s talk, the craft stations and the snacks.  Our regular R.E.A.D. dog Penny was on hand, too.

A big thank you to Librarian Deb who scheduled this event with Legacy funds and three big woofs to Carol & Neil Sideen for all their hard work pulling this fun time together.

Click on the thumbnails  and see that it really was a tail-waggin’ success.

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 a loving home transforms that puppy. [Read more →]

The Friends of the Howard Lake Library have done it again:  the Library is beautifully decorated for the holiday season.   The decorating, along with the accompanying potluck,  has become a tradition for the Friends.   Please stop in, borrow a good book or movie and wish the library staff a happy holiday season.

From the Friends to all of you–thank you for your support in 2010  and we look forward to an amazing 2011.

Here are a few photos to let you see the transformation in progress.  Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo.

Looking for a special present?  Shop with Friends this year–Friends of the Howard Lake Library, that is.  On Saturday, December 11 from 10 AM to 1 PM, the Friends will again host their Book-tique in the Howard Lake Library.  This fundraiser features nearly-new gift quality books, an interesting assortment of gift items and of course, our famous beaded book thongs.   Proceeds from this sale will support Friends’ projects and programs.

The library will be decorated in its holiday finest and ready for your shopping pleasure.  Don’t be late–the good stuff goes quickly and remember, most everything is one of a kind, so when it’s gone, it’s gone.

For more information, contact the library at 320.543.2020.

The 2010 Pumpkin Painting event was a huge success.   Our artists painted some amazing treasures.  Howard Lake Queen Amber even paid us a visit and painted along with the kids.

A big thank you to the Untiedt Vegetable Farm for the wonderful pumpkins.  See you next October!  More photos on next page…

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The Friends of the Howard Lake Library will again be hosting two pumpkin painting sessions.  Both sessions are on Saturday, October 23.  The first is at 9 AM and the second at 10 AM.  For $3 person ( $10 max per family) the painter will receive a pumpkin and paint with cookies and Kool Aid for refreshments.    Even though we use water-based paint, please wear old painting clothes.

Friends and family are invited to watch the artist work.  Coffee and goodies will be available to eat in.

This event will be held in the Howard Lake Community Room (above the library).   Preregistration is suggested.  To sign up or for more information, please stop in or contact the librarians at 320.543.2020.