Upcoming events

Event: Summer Reading Program

"Make Waves at Your Library!" Summer Reading Program lasts until the end of July. Weekly meetings for activities are on Thursdays at 2:00 PM. For ages 5 - 12.

Event: Summer Teen Movie Days

Since 13 and over do not get to participate in Summer Reading Program, we've got activities just for them. Join us in movie watching, every Wednesday until the end of July, at 2:00 PM

July 21 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

July 28 - The Spiderwick Chronicles

Event: Craft Days!

August 13 - Rainbow Yarn pictures

September 11 - Leaf Rubbings with real leaves and templates

October 9 - Paper Halloween Lanterns

November 13 - Winter Bird Feeders

December 11 - Plastic Bottle Snowflakes

Money for purchasing supplies for the craft projects was given to Meinders Library through a grant from the Minnesota Library Association.

August 17, 2010 at 10:15 AM: Pint-Sized Polkas

Join us for a hillariously fun morning involving a one-man polka band. Come learn to polka and experience how many things can be taught by putting them to music! All ages welcome, though geared toward elementary school.

August 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM: Kevin Strauss, Storyteller

Kevin is coming to do some interactive storytelling based around the same theme as the Summer Reading Program. It should be a great time so come and join us! All ages welcome.

October 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM: "The Accidental Hero"

This one man show based on the letters of his father during World War II will be hosted by the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public, first come first served.

October 11, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM:

Oral History Workshop

The library and the Pipestone County Museum will be hosting this workshop together. It will be geared towards those who wish to do oral interviews with relatives and friends to preserve their history both on paper and on video. Barbara Sommers will be instructing and she has written several books on the topic.

November 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM: The Golden Age of Radio

Come hear a wonderful concert of piano and voice celebrating the music of the 30s and 40s. Hosted at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public, first come first served.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the library at (507) 825-6714.