Storytimes near NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bunday Room

Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play as we have fun building early literacy skills. For ages 2-5 yrs and their caregivers. Siblings always welcome. Note: Family Storytime was originally scheduled to be held at Central Park, but *will now be at the library* due to construction at the park. Thank you!

Bunday Room

Are you a maker/creator? Come share what you make with other kids! We'll also have some things to things to make on hand. Tween Thursdays are for 6 to 11 yr olds, and we do something different every week. If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior

Bunday Room

En julio, leeremos Cometierra de Dolores Reyes. Pida el libro aquí. El Club de Lectura en español se reúne el segundo jueves de cada mes en la Biblioteca Pública de Northfield, en la sala Bunday. ¡Te esperamos! Para más información, contacta a Angelica Linder en angelica.linder@northfieldmn.gov Página del Club de Lectura For July, we will read Cometierra by Dolores Reyes. Order the book here. The Spanish Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Northfield Public Library in the Bunday Meeting Room. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, contact Angelica Linder at angelica.linder@northfieldmn.gov Spanish Book Club Page If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior to the event.

Library Atrium

Stop in to browse the library book sale! All items 50 cents each. Book sale cart will be in the library atrium on the second and fourth Fridays of the month.

Dundas Archibald Mill Ruins parking lot

Stop by the bookmobile at Dundas in front of Martha's! We will be in Dundas checking out books!

Bunday Room

Calling all game developers and gamers of the Cannon Valley area! This is a club to get us all together to talk about video game dev and gaming with the goals of getting to know each other and collaborating on our projects. We'll talk about best practices and techniques, show off our projects, and if anyone's ready, set up for playtesting. Come join us as we share our passion for making and playing video games! Bringing your own laptop is encouraged but not required. However, computers will not be provided. This club is geared toward aspiring game developers, hobbyists, and pros of most ages - it will only be interesting for those who have a strong passion for game development and likely won't entertain most under the age of 13. The Gamers and Devs Club of Cannon Valley meets every other Saturday at noon with holiday-related exceptions. Club Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnAp6ysLDW-5WRxwfr94X2dfPoyQa-f8ybdRZkv-YsU/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mimjnuoyf2t1 https://gamersanddevsclub.my.canva.site/

Library Atrium

Dale Alexander is a Minneapolis-born drummer, pianist, songwriter, and music director with a remarkable career spanning jazz, funk, soul, and pop. As a young musician, he played with Prince and André Cymone and later toured as drummer for Madhouse, the opening act on Prince’s Sign o’ the Times world tour. Over the years, he has performed and recorded with artists including George Benson, Sheila E., The Temptations, Jimmy Smith, and Robbie Krieger of The Doors. He has also worked as a music director for major productions, including American Idol on Tour, and earned Grammy recognition for his songwriting. Now back in Minneapolis, Alexander continues to perform, write, and share his experience with the next generation of musicians. Join us in the library atrium during Northfield Jazz Fest for a performance with one of Minnesota’s most accomplished and versatile artists

Bunday Room

Join Clean River Partners and Northfield Public Library for a bilingual Spanish/English storytime all about water conservation! Together, we'll read a story about water, sing some songs, make water-themed art, and learn about ways we can protect this precious resource at home. Storytime is geared towards children ages 2-5, accompanied by an actively participating adult caregiver, but all are welcome. Acompañe a Clean Rivers Partners y la Northfield Public Library para una hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés y español, ¡todo sobre la conservación del agua! Juntos, leeremos un cuento sobre el agua, cantaremos canciones, crearemos arte con el agua, y aprenderemos a proteger este recurso preciado en nuestros hogares. La hora del cuento es para los niños entre 2 y 5 años, acompañados por adultos que participan activamente. Todos son bienvenidos en este evento. For any other questions visit: Water Savers Storytime

Library mezzanine

For July we will read 'Old Woman with the Knife' by Gu Byeong-mo The kinetic story of a sixty-five-year-old female assassin who faces an unexpected threat in the twilight of her career--this is an international bestseller and the English language debut from an award-winning South Korean author. Order the book ---> The Old Woman with the Knife Mystery Book Group Page The Mystery Book Group meets the second Monday of the month in the upstairs library mezzanine. For more information contact Karin Bartlett at karin.bartlett@northfieldmn.gov or by phone 507-645-1807.

Northfield Middle School

Stop by the bookmobile at the Northfield Middle School for Summer BLAST! We will be checking out books and have a fun activity!

Bunday Room

Books, songs, bounces, and social time with other babies! Birth-24 months. Siblings always welcome. If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior to the event.

Drop in most Tuesdays for a casual afternoon of teen activities! Each week we'll have a different activity. This week we'll chat about the book of the month, Grenade by Alan Gratz. We'll also pass out copies of the August book club book and choose books to read for upcoming months. After book club, we'll have the monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting. If you'd like to help plan events, suggest YA titles for our collection, and promote library awareness, joining TAB may be for you! ***Book club will be held in the teen space, and for the TAB meeting we will walk over to the Blast for a frozen treat (paid for by the Friends of the Library).*** Registration not required: register below if you would like a reminder email the day before the event.

Greenvale Park Elementary

Stop by the bookmobile at Greenvale Park Elementary for Summer PLUS! We will be checking out books and have a fun activity!

Old Memorial Pool

Come celebrate summer with FREE ADMISSION to Old Memorial Pool from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Old Memorial Pool is located at 801 7th St. E. Free admission to the pool is courtesy of the City of Northfield.

Stop by the bookmobile at 9:30 a.m. Benedictine Living Community 10:30 a.m. 1000 Cannon Valley Dr. 1:30 p.m. Three Links Apartments 2:45 p.m. NRC Parkview Ivy Dining Room 3:20 p.m. NRC Manor Dining Room Event description: Join bookmobile staff to check out library materials, create a library account, sign up for home delivery and find out how your library can connect with you!

Bunday Room

Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play as we have fun building early literacy skills. For ages 2-5 yrs and their caregivers. Siblings always welcome. Note: Family Storytime was originally scheduled to be held at Central Park, but *will now be at the library* due to construction at the park. Thank you!

Bunday Room

We've got the bricks--just bring your imagination! Accept the challenge of the week or just build what you want. We'll feature your creation on our shelf-top gallery! Tween Thursdays are for 6 to 11-yr-olds. If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior

Bunday Room

NPL Film Club is a space for community members to share the world of cinema and engage in various discussions. Once a month members are invited to attend a discussion about all things movie held in the library Bunday room. The movie is watched prior to attending. Click here to request it yourself. Come to the library to discuss this film that follows a journey on a faraway planet where blue giants rule, oppressed humanoids rebel against their machine-like leaders. If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior to the event.

Central Park

Drop in at Central Park any time between 10:00 and noon to learn about llamas and get your picture taken with llama visitors from Carlson's farm! While you're there, browse the bookmobile and check out items--it's coming to see the llamas, too.

Library Atrium

The beauty of nature surrounds us every day, but much of it we fail to notice and, in fact, are unable even to see: the beauty of the world of insects. Through his macro photographs, Gerry will introduce us to the amazing beauty and intricate design of insects, as well as to consider the threats to them and why we should care. Gerald Hoekstra is a resident of Northfield. Before retiring to a life of birding and photography, he was Professor of Music at St. Olaf College. As a photographer, he focuses primarily on wildlife, especially birds and insects, but also photographs landscapes and architecture. Hoekstra has birded and photographed wildlife internationally, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada. His photographs appear in a number of publications and can often be seen on the home page of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (moumn.org). Photo Exhibit: July 20 - August 3 Presentation: Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Insect photograph: Leafcutting bees. Photo provided by Gerald Hoekstra.

Northfield Estates

Stop by the bookmobile at the Northfield Estates for Evenings at the Park! We will be checking out books and have a fun activity!

The beauty of nature surrounds us every day, but much of it we fail to notice and, in fact, are unable even to see: the beauty of the world of insects. Through his macro photographs, Gerry will introduce us to the amazing beauty and intricate design of insects, as well as to consider the threats to them and why we should care. Gerald Hoekstra is a resident of Northfield. Before retiring to a life of birding and photography, he was Professor of Music at St. Olaf College. As a photographer, he focuses primarily on wildlife, especially birds and insects, but also photographs landscapes and architecture. Hoekstra has birded and photographed wildlife internationally, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada. His photographs appear in a number of publications and can often be seen on the home page of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (moumn.org). Photo Exhibit: July 20 - August 3 Presentation: Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Insect photograph: Leafcutting bees. Photo provided by Gerald Hoekstra.

Bunday Room

Books, songs, bounces, and social time with other babies! Birth-24 months. Siblings always welcome. If you need an accommodation, please contact the library at 507-645-1818 or tyler.gardner@northfieldmn.gov 10 days prior to the event.

Northfield Middle School

Stop by the bookmobile at the Northfield Middle School for Summer BLAST! We will be checking out books and have a fun activity!

Drop in any Tuesday for a casual afternoon of teen activities! Each week we'll have a different activity. Join us this week for an evening of casual crafting. We’ll do a mix of button making, needle felting, shrinky dinks, pom pom making, or whatever else we feel like! This event will be held in the teen space. Registration not required: register below if you would like a reminder email the day before the event.

Oddfellows Park

For July we will be reading My Antonia by Willa Cather My Ántonia tells the stories of several immigrant families who move out to rural Nebraska to start new lives in America, with a particular focus on a Bohemian family, the Shimerdas, whose eldest daughter is named Ántonia, the book’s narrator. Order book here ---> My Antonia The Northfield Library Contemporary Women Writers Book Group meets eleven times a year, January through November. We meet at the Northfield Public Library in the Bunday Meeting Room. For further information please contact Joan Ennis at jcennisbooks@gmail.com

The beauty of nature surrounds us every day, but much of it we fail to notice and, in fact, are unable even to see: the beauty of the world of insects. Through his macro photographs, Gerry will introduce us to the amazing beauty and intricate design of insects, as well as to consider the threats to them and why we should care. Gerald Hoekstra is a resident of Northfield. Before retiring to a life of birding and photography, he was Professor of Music at St. Olaf College. As a photographer, he focuses primarily on wildlife, especially birds and insects, but also photographs landscapes and architecture. Hoekstra has birded and photographed wildlife internationally, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada. His photographs appear in a number of publications and can often be seen on the home page of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (moumn.org). Photo Exhibit: July 20 - August 3 Presentation: Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Insect photograph: Leafcutting bees. Photo provided by Gerald Hoekstra.

Greenvale Park Elementary

Stop by the bookmobile at Greenvale Park Elementary for Summer PLUS! We will be checking out books and have a fun activity!

Way Park

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a storytelling and song performance in Way Park! Emily will tell the story of The Emperor's Seed, The Good Knight and the Three Little Dragons, and more, and we'll make some music, too! For families of kids aged 4 to 10 yrs. Way Park is located at 729 1st St W in Northfield.

Bunday Room

Are you interested in joining a writer's group? All genres and all levels of experience are welcome! We meet one Wednesday a month from 6 - 8 pm in the Northfield Public Library meeting room. Contact: Joan Ennis at <jcennis@gmail.com> or Torild Homstad at <homstad@gmail.com>