Library News: Week of Oct. 22, 2023 – The Globe

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Adrian Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

After School Programs:

Mondays: Wii (grades 4-9), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Tuesdays: Kids Club (grades K-5), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Wednesdays: Story Time (toddlers-preschoolers), 10 to 11 a.m.; Just Gurlz (girls grades 5-9), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Thursdays: Kids Club (grades K-5), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Please call the library at (507) 295-5340 to sign up your children. Children are responsible for their own ride to and from the library. Please have your children picked up by 5 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Club: Next meeting is at 6 p.m. Oct. 23, discussing the book, “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. All are welcome!

Oct. 24: “Antiques: What to do with the family treasures?”, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Mary Jean Pigman

More information about these programs is available at nclibrary.org or stop by the library!

Wood Burning Program: 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 4. Come join us for “Wood Burning with Mikaiah.” Learn about the art of wood burning and make your own coaster. Call the library at (507) 483-2541 or e-mail adrianlib@co.nobles.mn.us to register. (Ages 13 and older please) This program is funded through the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

New books for adults: “One Last Kill” by Robert Dugoni, “On Moonberry Lake” by Holly Varni, “The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass” by Katie Powner, “The Legacy of Longdale Manor” by Carrie Turansky and “My Darling Girl” by Jennifer McMahon.

New large print books for adults: “The Teacher’s Christmas Secret” by Emma Miller, “Redeeming the Cowboy” by Lisa Jordan, “Letters of Comfort” by Wanda E. Brunstetter and “Trusting Her Amish Rival” by Jackie Stef.

New books for children: “The Voice in the Hollow” by Will Hillenbrand, “Sew Sister” by Elise Matich, “The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival” by Lu Fraser, “If I was a Horse” by Sophie Blackall and “Busy Betty & The Circus Surprise” by Reese Witherspoon.

Exhibit: “Homestead Photography” by Magnolia native Sarah Sampedro, through Friday. The annual Holiday Show (November-December) is coming up soon. If you’re interested in participating, stop in or contact us, as space is limited. There is no entry fee.

Art Club: Art Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost to join and all are welcome!

Art Board: The Art Board is looking for a volunteer member. The board meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Please contact us if you’re interested.

The Art Center is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the lower level of the Nobles County Library. Contact us at (507) 372-8245 or noblearts407@gmail.com.