Lamberton Public Library

Arm Chair Traveler Series

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world? With the colder weather, thoughts may drift to more exotic places than southwest Minnesota. The Friends of the Library are hosting an Arm Chair Traveler series this winter. Take advantage of learning more about another country from someone who has visited it first hand, or even lived there. Embrace the culture, the historical sights, the people, and even the food! All at the right price – Free!

Our first trip will be Tuesday, February 7^th at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. We are headed to Niger, West Africa with Justin and Kathy (Batalden) Smith who served there in the Peace Corps. On Tuesday, February 28^th, Melody Altermatt will give us a virtual tour of sites and culture of Germany and the surrounding area. On Thursday, March 15^th, Alice Thull takes us to Ireland.

All three sessions will take place at the Lamberton Community Center at 7:00 pm.

We may live small town lives, but come join an adventure and spend an hour exploring another country.

Lamberton Area Friends of the Library
Monday, February 6th @ 6:30 pm
Lamberton Public Library

Friends of the Library meetings will be the first Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm at the Library.
If you are interested in being a Friend of the Library and are unable to make the meeting,
please contact Karen Beranek or any Friends members.

It's BACK!!
January 26
Febraury 2, 9, 16, 23
March 1, 8, 15
10:30 am
Youth ages birth - 5

February is I Love to Read Month!

Lamberton Public Library wants youth to celebrate all month long! All students in grades K – 12 are challenged to read for 90 minutes each week for the four weeks of February. Students who meet this challenge will be rewarded with a popcorn basket and drink.

Students who want to sign up for the reading challenge can stop by the library to pick up a bookmark where you can record the minutes you read each day and week. To receive your reward, bring your completed bookmark to the library at the end of the month.

Game Day @ the Library

WHO: Youth in grades 3-12

WHAT: Come hang out at the library playing games. Games will be provided or bring your own.

WHEN: Tuesday's in February 3:30 - 5:30 pm

WHERE: Lamberton Public Library and Community Center

WHY: For Fun!!

COST: FREE - You may bring your own snack and drink.

Many people believe that children learn to read and write in school, but developing early literacy skills starts much younger through everyday interactions - sharing books, telling stories, singing songs, talking, and naming objects. Families play a powerful role in preparing young for future school success and in becoming self-confident adn motivated learners.

1. Register your child (ages 0-5) and receive a FREE book bag and reading record.

5. Complete 1,000 books and be invited to a graduation pizza party and receive a diploma,
t-shirt and book.

Voices from the Past: a history of the Lamberton, Minnesota community, 1872-1997/ written and compiled by Colleen B. Hubert, etal
Howe's Souvenir History of Lamberton, Minnesota, 1916
Lamberton, Minnesota History Centennial 1872-1972 with a 1979 update
90 Years of Memories: 1900-1990 Lamberton H.S. All-Class Reunion
Sanborn, Minnesota: including the townships of Charlestown and Germantown: centennial history 1881-1981 compliled by Gary Richter and Arthu L. Finnell
Revere Memories 1884-2001 by Hazel Maker
Wanda Centennial 1901-2001 (videorecording) edited by Tri Star Video Productions
The history of Redwood County, 1916 compiled by Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Redwood: the story of a county, 1963-1987 by John T. Schneider
Farm & Home Plat & Directory, Redwood County, Minnesota, 2006
Farm & Home Plat & Directory, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, 2006
Plat Book of Cottonwood County, MN compiled and published by Arthur Gibson, M.& C.E., Windom, Minn 1896
Cottonwood County history, 1870-1970
Chronicles of Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, 1866-1954 by Herman O. Hendrikson
History of Ann Township, Cottonwood County; Minnesota by Eimer and Linda Kopperud
Diary of Ole Batalden 1879-1962
Christian Olson Batalden and the founding of the Batalden Family in America
Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978 Church of St. Thomas Sanborn, MN September 17, 1978
Girlhood days on the farm: an anutobiographical skietch of a young girl reared in rural Minnesota by Ruth DeLong Harnack December 1986
The Anderson Archives: The Knute Anderson Family Scrapbook May, 1990