Friends of the Howard Lake Library

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

They’re history, but what a time we had: storytimes, programs, prizes and an ending party!  The evening of the celebration party threatened rain, but it stayed away and we enjoyed games on the library square and green space.  The Howard Lake Royalty made an appearance and helped with the games. Thanks, ladies.

The Howard Lake Library staff and the Friends of the Howard Lake Library thank all readers who participated in the 2010 Summer Reading Program.   Keep reading this winter and see you in June 2011 for next summer’s program.

Click on the thumbnails to see photos from the party.

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 cents , large paperbacks 50 cents  and hardcovers are also  50 cents.  Some coffee table books and special books will be marked separately.  We will also be selling DVDs, audio books and jig saw puzzles.   From 12:30 to 1 PM, fill one of our bags with books for only one dollar ($1)!! [Read more →]

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, please see the information posted at the library.

For additional information, contact the Howard Lake library at 320.543.2020.

It’s baaack.   Great River Regional Library and the Friends of the Howard Lake Library will again host this year’s program–Make A Splash at Your Library for ages 0 - 12; and Make Waves at Your Library for ages 12 - 18.   The program starts June 14th and ends August 14. [Read more →]

Intrigued by the swashbuckling excitement of stage combat?  Let the professionals show you how it is done and learn some of the moves yourself.

Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 to 11:30. [Read more →]

Have you ever wanted to create your own cartoon or learn how to draw your own cartoon character?  Come to the Howard Lake Library on Tuesday, March 16th, from 3:15 to 5:45, and learn what it take to be an illustrator & author of your  own book.    This workshop targets ages 12-18 and is limited to 20.

Please contact the Howard Lake Public Library for more information and to preregister:  320.543.2020.

The dates have been set, and Penny is waiting to see you.  Join Penny and her people, Carol & Neil, at the Library from 11:30 AM to 1 PM on the following dates:

February 20; March 2o; April 24  & May 22

Readers are recommended to be between 3 and 12 years of age, but all family members are welcome.  For more infomation, contact the library or phone 320.543.2020.  Ask about the reward for reading program.

It’s back— Wednesday evening story time.   Storyteller extraordinaire, Mary W., will again host story time  at the Howard Lake Library. [Read more →]

The Howard Lake Library presents a special New Years Eve family event on December 31st at 3 pm. Local performers Marienne Kreitlow and Jerry Ford weave together original and traditional music of the season with selected works of ‘the great and timeless poets’, including Robert Frost, Ogden Nash and Mary Oliver.  Between them, they play numerous musical instruments - piano, psaltery, flute, Irish whistles, hand percussion - fronted by tight vocal harmonies. 

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