Storytimes near Ely Public Library

<p>Thursday, July9 – Get Crafty : Metal Stamping  - For Older Teens (15+) and Adults</p><p>In this hands-on workshop, patrons will design and create apersonalized metal-stamped bracelet featuring a word, phrase, or intention thatholds personal meaning. Guided step by step, participants will learn the basicsof metal stamping. Pre-registration is required. This program is sponsored byFriends of the Library. </p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

Book to be distributed:  Black Woods, Blue Skies by Eowyn Ivey

<p>Tuesday, July 14 @ 11 am – Get Crafty : Rock Painting – forall ages (with help for younger kids)</p><span>Get ready to craft with Tricia and make somekindness rocks. The library will supply all of the supplies for you to helpdecorate the library’s kindness garden. Pre-registration is required. Thisprogram is sponsored by Friends of the Library. </span>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

<p>Wednesday, July 15 @ 11 am – Kids for Kids Concert – for allages</p><p>Come hear a small group performance of some of the studentsthat are taking part in this year's Northern Lights Music Festival.<span>  </span>This is a great free opportunity to hear somevery talented young musicians.<span>  </span><span>This program is presented incooperation with the Northern Lights Music Festival.</span></p>

<p>Knit-along (or crochet) while we listen to and discuss atrue crime podcast. If you have a project you would like to share or work on,bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is awelcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Registrationnot required.<span>  </span>This program is sponsoredby Friends of the Library.</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

<p>Tuesday, July 21 @ 11 am – Wolf Pup 101 with theInternational Wolf Center – for all ages</p><p>Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up as a wolf? Step intothe shoes of International Wolf Center’s staff and follow our ambassador wolvesthrough their first year of life. You will learn all about the stages of pupdevelopment and what it takes to raise wolves here at the International WolfCenter!<span>  </span>This program is in cooperationwith the International Wolf Center.</p>

<p>Wednesday, July22 @ 11 am – Hey, It’s a Holiday : Family Golf Month – ages 5 andolder</p><p>Make your own do-it-yourself golf course.  Create yourown obstacles.  Play a round of mini-golf.  Please pre-register.<span>  </span>This program is sponsored by Friends of theLibrary.</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

<p><b>Move and Groove</b> - for preschoolers with an adult</p><p>Get some of those wiggles out to the dance beat as Jessie leads kids in simple dances and stretches.  This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.</p>

<p>Wednesday, July 29 @ 10 am – Bugs at the Library – for allages</p><p>Join Nature Connect and discover the aquatic insects thatlive in our Minnesota waters! Participants will have the chance to interactwith live insects during this program while they learn all about their lifecycles, adaptations, what they can tell us about water quality, and roles inthe ecosystem. This program includes live invertebrates in interactive touchtanks. Come prepared to learn, explore, and possibly get a bit wet!<span>  </span>This is a Kid’s Stuff program through theArrowhead Regional Library System.</p>

<p>Thursday, July 30 @ 5 pm – Estate Planning with Kelly Klun –for adults</p><p>Attorney Kelly Klun will lead you through key factors to draftingand personalizing wills and trusts, preparing probate documents, creatingdocuments for long term health care, drafting durable power of attorney's, andpreparing health care directives.  They will also discuss tips andstrategies to minimize taxes and allow your loved one receive your gifts,stress free.  This program is in cooperation with the Klun Law Firm.</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

<p>Wednesday,August 5 @ 11 am – Library Scientists : Forensic Science – Teeth and Bones - gearedtoward 5th-6th grades but everyone is welcome.</p><p>Forensic scientists come from all branches of science. See how the biological sciences can be useful in solving crimes.  Teethand bones can be useful and criminalists often turn to dentists andanthropologists to help them investigate crimes.  This program is inspiredby the book “Forensic Science Projects with a Crime Lab You Can Build” byRobert Gardner. Please pre-register so we know how many to set up for.<span>  </span>This program is sponsored by Friends of theLibrary.</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

The regular monthly meeting of the Ely Public Library Board.

<p>Thursday, August 6 @ 11 am - Yoga for Kids with MaryFriedmeyer – for grades K-3</p><p>Kids and accompanying adults can bend, stretch, and pose tolearn yoga basics and relax.<span>  </span>Don’t worryabout needing to bring anything other than a good attitude!</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

Book to be discussed: H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

<p>Wednesday,August 12 @ 2 pm – Armchair Traveler : Uganda and Rwanda with Rene Settergren <span> </span>- for adults</p><p>Do you want to see the world, but your budget or timecommitments keep you from going EVERYWHERE?.<span> </span>This month, Rene Settergren will talk about observing wild gorillas inUganda and Rwanda.<span>  </span>This program issponsored by Friends of the Library.</p>

<p>Thursday, August 13 @ 11 am – Get Crafty :<b> </b>Art Roulette- For Teens &amp; Adults (Ages 12and up)</p><span>Everyone will walk out with a unique,community-created piece of art. Every 5 minutes you'll pass the canvas to theperson next to you, until everyone has a chance, ending with your originalcanvas. What will it look like at the end? Registration is required.  Thisprogram is sponsored by Friends of the Library. </span>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

<p>Friday, August 14@ 7 pm to Saturday, August 15 at 8 am – Middle School Summer Reading Sleepover<span>– for kidsstarting grades 6-9 who have qualified through the reading program</span></p><p><span>An overnight for those who have qualified with the teen readingprogram through the summer that includes supper, games, and lots of fun (sleepoptional).<span>  </span></span><span>This program is sponsored by Friends of theLibrary.</span></p>

<p>Tuesday, August 18 @ 4 pm – Puzzle Swap – for all ages</p><p><span>Bring in those puzzles (please be sure that they have all of thepieces) that you’ve grown tired of playing and swap them for some new-to-youones instead.<span>  </span>Please plan to take homepuzzles if you bring some in!</span></p>

<p>Wednesday,August 19 @ 11 am – Hey, It’s a Holiday : International Bow Day – Gearedtowards ages 5 and older</p><p>Learn how to tie different types of bows, such as hair bows,neck bows, and decorative ribbons. Please pre-register so we know how many toset up for.</p>

<p>Knit-along (or crochet) while we listen to and discuss atrue crime podcast. If you have a project you would like to share or work on,bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is awelcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Registrationnot required.<span>  </span>This program is sponsoredby Friends of the Library.</p>

Ely Public Library, 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN, United States

Join us for some great stories ... with fingerplays, songs, and a little bit of sign language!

<p><b>Move and Groove</b> - for preschoolers with an adult</p><p>Get some of those wiggles out to the dance beat as Jessie leads kids in simple dances and stretches.  This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.</p>