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News & Events ArchiveArchived: 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 A Special Thanks to Our 2011 Donors The library board of trustees wishes to thank all of our donors in 2011. It is through your generous support that we are able to support the library by providing computers for the public, maintaining children's programs, and purchasing additional materials. More information on donations can be found on our donations page. Kindle now compatible with Library eBooks services The Amazon Kindle is now available to use with the Overdrive eBooks ervice. You can access instructions on using the Kindle service with Overdrive here: Kindle Instructions eBooks and eAudiobooks are Here! DOWNLOAD - eAudiobooks & eBooks for your computer, cell phone, iPod or eBook reader. Public library cardholders now have access to a region-wide subscription to the OverDrive downloadable book service. All you need is an internet connection and your library card.
For a complete list of compatible devices, check out: http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/
See our new eBooks page for more information and access to eBooks: Zumbrota Public Library eBooks page Santa will visit the library on Monday, Dec. 19
Mark your calendars now for Santa’s annual visit to Zumbrota Public Library. All area youngsters are invited to the library where Santa has planned plenty of time to hear “wish lists” and to share his favorite story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Santa’s promised visit begins at 7 p.m.on Dec. 19, when children will gather around the decorated tree in the Library Reading Room to hear stories and sing songs of the season. Moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, are encouraged to bring their cameras and come to the annual visit with Santa.
Getting Started with Facebook - Dec. 6, 5:30PM
Tuesday, Dec. 6 Hosted by Zumbrota Rotary Club
Halloween Story Hour and Costume Party Kids of all ages are invited to bring their costumes and be ready for not-so-scary stories and songs. Join us for a special Halloween story night on Thursday, October 27, at 7:00PM.
Bingo Family Fun Nights - Friday, August 26 The fourth and final Bingo Family Fun Night is this Friday, August 26 from 6-7:30PM at the library. Each card costs $1 and can be played all evening. Popcorn and other treats will be available for free. Library programs are for all area residents. In cases of special needs, please contact the library in advance so accommodations can be met. Bingo Family Fun Nights on Fridays It’s time for the first family fun night of the season at Zumbrota Public Library. Mark your calendars for the first of four Bingo Fun Nights for kids and adults on Friday, May 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. It’s an evening of bingo for all ages. Families are encouraged to attend together. Children must be accompanied by adults. For next Friday, and all Bingo Fun Nights this season, each card costs $1 and can be played all evening. Families may buy multiple cards at $1 each to increase their chances to win cash, prizes, coupons for food, books and other special items. Popcorn and other treats will be available free. Those attending can bring their own drinks. May 27 is the first in a series of four Friday evening bingo nights at the library this season. Others will be held the last Friday evenings in June, July and August, that’s June 24, July 29, and August 26. Details will be announced on the library website, and in the newspaper. Watch for special notices about upcoming events. Library programs are for all area residents. In cases of special needs, please contact the library in advance so accommodations can be met. Summer Reading Program is here! June 6 - July 29, 2011
Sign up now! This year's theme is One World, Many Stories
Each week, we will have scrambled words, contests, contests, guessing games, fun sheets, puzzles, dot-to-dots and prize drawings. Participants will be featured each week in the newspaper. We will also be having these special programs:
Magic, Magic, Magic! - 2:00PM, Wednesday, July 20 Science -- Around the World w/ the Mad Scientist - 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 29 Fun Tuesdays - Every Tuesday at 10:30 for Story and Craft Hour
As children sign up, they receive a plastic book bag with the summer theme, "One World, Many Stories." Responding to requests from kids and their parents, tee-shirts in all sizes are available for sale for $8. Just ask at the library desk for your size. Kids, teens and adult varieties are available. The reading program is designed to be flexible to accommodate summer schedules. See you at the library! Minnesota Book Awards
The winners of the 23rd Annual Minnesota Book Awards were announced at the annual gala held on April 16, 2011. In addition to winners in the eight categories, nearly 2,000 voters from across Minnesota selected the Reader's Choice Award. The winners are: Award for Children's LiteratureMichael Hall - My Heart is Like a Zoo Award for General NonfictionMichael Nordskog and Aaron W. Hautala, photography - The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition Award for Genre FictionWendy Webb - The Tale of Halcyon Crane Award for Memoir & Creative NonfictionBonnie J. Rough - Carrier: Untangling the Danger in My DNA Award for MinnesotaMary Lethert Wingerd – North Country: The Making of Minnesota Award for Novel & Short StoryJohn Reimringer – Vestments Award for PoetryLightsey Darst – Find the Girl Award for Young People's LiteraturePete Hautman – Blank Confession The Reader's Choice AwardLaurie Hertzel – News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist Calling All Poets
Calling All Poets of Southeastern Minnesota! Poetic Strokes 2011 Contest Launches! Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) and your local library encourage you to submit your original unpublished poetry to be considered for publication in a regional anthology. Please send your poetry submissions between January 1, 2011 and February 15, 2011. Submission Guidelines:
Santa will visit the library on Monday, Dec. 20
Mark your calendars now for Santa’s annual visit to Zumbrota Public Library. All area youngsters are invited to the library where Santa has planned plenty of time to hear “wish lists” and to share his favorite story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Connie Ludwig Retirement
Connie Ludwig is retiring from the library! Come wish Connie good luck in her retirement Dec. 27 ∙ 2 - 8 So long, and thanks for all the fish! Part-time position of a scheduled 15-20 hours per week, plus additional hours as needed. Will give preschool story hours. Previous experience working with children and experience with computers preferred. Evenings and weekends are required. Applications due Dec. 1, to start no later than Jan. 3. Apply in person at Zumbrota Public Library, 100 West Ave. Free Showing of "The Golden Age of Radio" - November 5 Step Back In Time To “The Golden Age Of Radio”
Delight to the snazzy sounds of the days when radio was king and sing along with acclaimed vocalist Prudence Johnson and celebrated pianist Dan Chouinard. On Friday, Nov. 5 the Zumbrota Public Library will host a free performance of “The Golden Age of Radio” for area residents to enjoy. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota. Johnson and Chouinard are frequent guests on National Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Prudence Johnson’s career has taken her from honky-tonks to Carnegie Hall, from the theater stage to the Silver Screen, from the Midwest to the Middle East. With her roots in folk and country music, Prudence developed a passion for jazz and the work of the 20th century’s great songwriters, and found the perfect collaborator in pianist Dan Chouinard. About Minnesota Regional Public Libraries About the Minnesota Historical Society About the Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Project Fall story hours begin Sept. 14 Zumbrota Public Library will kick off its fall season of story hours for children on Tuesday morning, Sept. 14. All Tuesday morning story hours begin at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the library. With summer winding down and school starting, young children from throughout the area are invited to the story hours each week. No registration is necessary. All ages are encouraged to attend, from lap-sitting youngsters to those in kindergarten. Parents should mark their calendars for several special programs planned for this season. A not-too-scary Halloween party will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. Children are invited to wear costumes and come for stories, songs and other activities. A costume parade through the library will highlight the evening. The annual Santa Story Hour will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday evening, Dec. 20.. Santa promises to be on hand to read his favorite holiday story, "_T’was the Night Before Christmas_," and listen to children’s "wish lists." Parents and grandparents should bring cameras for this special event. Be sure to watch the newspaper for details about these and other special happenings at the library. If you have ideas for special programs you’d like to see at the library, contact staff, or visit the library website. Library programs are planned for all area residents. In cases of special needs, please contact the library in advance so accommodations can be met. Summer Reading is on its Way! June 7 - July 30, 2010. Summer Reading signup begins on May 18. This year's theme is Make a Splash! Each week, we will have scrambled words, contests, guessing games, fun sheets, puzzles, dot-todots and prize drawings. Participants will be featured each week in the newspaper. We will also be having several special programs: Splish Splash Science with the MAD SCIENTIST - 2:00PM, Tuesday, June 29 Pirate Storytelling with Kevin the Pirate - 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 23 Underwater Adventures Aquarium - 6:00PM, Friday, July 23
Splish Splash Science, Underwater Adventures, and Pirate Storytelling specially funded through the arts and cultural heritage funding.
Next Family Fun Night at the Library is May 28 The library will be hosting the next Family Fun Night on May 28 at 6:00pm. Bingo cards will be available for $1.00 for the evening and money and other prizes will be awarded. Bring your kids and join us for a night of fun Bingo! Mural Painting at the Library Tuesday, April 19 & Wednesday, April 20 Presentations at 4:00PM
Mural painters will be working at the library during these days. The public is invited to watch the process and to hear short presentations while work is under way and everyone is welcome to attend.
Library Hours to Change in April Beginning Tuesday, April 6, the Zumbrota Public Library will be closing at 6:00PM on Tuesdays to help address funding shortfalls for the library. Our other hours have not changed, so that we will remain open to serve the public as much as possible. Our new hours will be: Monday, 12-8. The Library Board of Trustees thanks everyone for their understanding, and for their continued use of the library. New Catalog Coming - January 12
On January 12, finding books, DVDs, CDs and more gets a whole lot easier with the new SELCO online catalog! With one simple search box, powerful Web 2.0 technologies, and the ability to see how other library patrons rated each item, all the resources of your local library will be at your fingertips no matter where your busy schedule takes you. For more information, go to http://catalog.selco.info. Holiday Closings [Archived - January 7, 2010] The library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The library will also close on New Year's Eve at 5:00PM and be closed on New Year's Day. Happy Holidays! Santa will visit the library on Monday, Dec. 14 [Archived - December 22, 2009]
Mark your calendars now for Santa’s annual visit to Zumbrota Public Library. All area youngsters are invited to the library where Santa has planned plenty of time to hear “wish lists” and to share his favorite story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Library to host community conversation for Legacy funding [Archived - December 22, 2009]
Halloween Fun Night Kids of all ages are invited to bring their costumes and be ready for not-so- scary stories and songs. Join us for a special Halloween story night on Monday, October 26, at 7:00PM.
Request for Library Board Members [Archived - October 19, 2009] The Library Board is seeking two new members to fill vacancies:
Board members may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at 7:00PM. Applications may be picked up at the library and are due by Monday, October 12. Art Splash, September 12 As part of Art Splash 2009, the library will be home once again to one of the art tours.
Family Fun Night at the Library -- Last chance for Library Bingo! The library will be hosting its FINAL Family Fun Night on July 31 at 6:30pm. Bingo cards will be available for $1.00 for the evening and money and other prizes will be awarded. Bring your kids and join us for a night of fun Bingo! Community Trust Applications Available Zumbrota Community Trust announces grant applications available for 2009. Applications may be picked up at Zumbrota Public Library or Zumbrota City Hall or downloaded from city website, http://www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us Employment Resources As part of our efforts to help those struggling in this economy, we are currently highlighting our resources available for career and financial guidance. Come check out our display cart, currently focusing on career and financial topics. These books are available for checkout to anyone who has a library card, which is free to residents of Minnesota with a photo ID and proof of address. For those wanting to use the internet, either at the library or at home, the following websites are excellent resources for employment related issues: http://www.deed.state.mn.us/ https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ http://www.iseek.org/ http://www.mnwfc.org/field/index.htm http://www.careers.state.mn.us/ https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ http://www.careeronestop.org/ Additional Job Opportunities Online: Family Fun Night at the Library -- Bingo and Wii Bowling !!!! April 25, 2008 - Fun Night Photos The library will be hosting the next Family Fun Night on May 29 at 6:30pm. Bingo cards will be available for $1.00 for the evening and money and other prizes will be awarded. After Bingo, stay and play Wii Bowling. The Nintendo Wii is an interactive video game system, fun for everyone of all ages. Bring your kids and learn how to play!
Future fun nights will be held on June 26 & July 31. A Special Thanks to Our 2008 Donors The library board of trustees wishes to thank all of our donors in 2008. The library is especially grateful to Walter Friese for a large donation that enabled the library to purchase two new computers for the public. In total, the library received $6,603.76 in monetary donations and contributions. This amount was three times the amount we received in 2007, thanks to Mr. Friese's donation as well as grant money from the Zumbrota Community Trust. The library also receives smaller amounts on a regular basis, and the library would like to recognize all those who donated money in 2008. It is through your generous support that we are able to support the library by providing computers for the public, maintaining children's programs, and purchasing additional materials. More information on donations can be found on our donations page. Pre-Overdue Notices For our users who are signed up to receive e-mail notices, you may have noticed that you are now receiving pre-overdue notices via e-mail. These courtesy reminders are sent two days before your items are due. Pre-Overdue notices are only available to our patrons who are signed up for e-mail notices. If you are not currently receiving e-mail notices for overdue items, items on hold, and pre-overdue reminders, ask us to sign you up for e-mail notices next time you are at the library. New Unattended Children Policy [Archived - March 5, 2009] The Zumbrota Public Library Board of Trustees recently voted to enact a new policy for unattended children in the library. The full text of the new policy is as follows:
A responsible adult or caregiver must accompany any child under the age of 10 years old while he/she is using the Library, for the child’s safety and comfort. A caregiver is defined as any individual 16 years of age or older who has the authority and responsibility to care for a child by the child’s parent or legal guardian. The Library does not act in loco parentis (in place of parents) and Library staff does not have the authority to take responsibility for unattended children. A child must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver at all times inside the building. If an unattended child calls attention to him/herself, Library staff will attempt to locate the parent/caregiver in the library and inform him/her of the policy. If the parent/caregiver is not present in the building or cannot be reached by telephone, the local Police Department may be asked to intervene. Parents, legal guardians, caregivers, and children who are in violation of this policy are subject to suspension of library privileges. Santa will visit the library on Thursday, Dec. 18 Mark your calendars now for Santa’s annual visit to Zumbrota Public Library. All area youngsters are invited to the library where Santa has planned plenty of time to hear “wish lists” and to share his favorite story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Christmas Cookie Bake, Swap, and Sale - December 6 Christmas cookie bakers can bake up a batch of their favorites and show them off in an old fashioned cookie bake, swap and sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Zumbrota Public Library. But you don’t have to bake to join in the fun. Here are the rules: Bakers, those who have baked cookies, will arrive at the library at 1 p.m. with a minimum of 5 dozen Christmas cookies. They will not be charged an entry fee. Between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., bakers may swap two dozen of their cookies for cookies baked by other bakers. They will set those cookies aside and take those cookies home. Each baker will have at least three dozen cookies remaining to sell to non-bakers. Non-bakers will arrive at the library at 2 p.m. They will be charged a $1.50 entry fee. As they arrive, they will buy tickets, four for $1, or $2.50 for a dozen, to purchase Christmas cookies from the bakers. The cookie sale will continue until 3:00 p.m., or until cookies are gone. Plates and bags will be provided. Bakers should bring copies of their recipes to be assembled into a book. Anyone can pay $2.50 to have a copy of the recipes mailed to them. All proceeds from the day will benefit the library. Spotlight on Cooking  The library's current feature collection is its diverse selection of cooking and perserving books. The library carries numerous books and magazines covering a varitey of cooking-related topics. Stop in the library to check out our cooking and preserving books display. If you can't find the book you are looking for, ask us for assistance Cedar Rapids Public Library Flooding In June 2008, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Public Library sustained heavy damaged during major flooding in Iowa. Although the Cedar Rapids Public Library cannot accept donations of books because it does not have the space or the equipment needed to process them, they are taking monetary donations. Anyone wishing to donate to saving the library may do so at their website: http://www.crlibrary.info/ Art Splash, September 13 As part of Art Splash 2008, the library will be home once again to one of the art tours. Locallly featured artists include: Jacque & Bob Bonsi, Stacy Drenckhahn, Catherine Friend, John Giannini, Amy Giannini, Jeannie Johnson, Marit Lomen, & Bev Voldseth.
Free reading tutor services at the library Tutoring will be available through the Minnesota Reading Corps program. A Literacy Coordinator will be on site during library hours to work one-on-one with students desiring reading assistance. Students will be expected to meet three times a week for 20-30 minute sessions. This program runs from June 16 through July 31. To schedule tutoring time or for more information contact Sarah at:
Click here for more detailed information Family Fun Night at the Library -- Bingo and Mario Kart Wii !!!! [Archived - July 31, 2008] April 25 - Fun Night Photos The library will be hosting its final family fun night for the summer on July 25 at 6:30pm. Bingo cards will be available for $1.00 for the evening and money and other prizes will be awarded. After Bingo, stay and play Mario Kart. The Nintendo Wii is an interactive video game system, fun for everyone of all ages. Bring your kids and learn how to play!
Special Book Sale, June 21 (Covered Bridge Festival) [Archived - July 31, 2008] Thanks to all those who turned out for our book sale. The sale was a great success. We look forward to making this an annual event during the Covered Bridge Festival.
Crime Scene Camp, July 9
Special Book Sale, June 21 (Covered Bridge Festival) Mark your calendars - the library will be holding a special book sale to coincide with the Covered Bridge Festival on June 21, from 8:00a.m - 1:00p.m. We will have bestselling books available from authors such as Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, & more! Further information about the Festival is available on the City of Zumbrota Website.
The library is also accepting donations of used books and magazines. Upcoming Computer Classes [Archived - June 23, 2008] Sign up for classes at the library. Submit your reviews! [Archived - May 5, 2008] Spirits of Zumbrota - April 18 [Archived - April 21, 2008] The Rotary Club is hosting its fourth annual "Spirts of Zumbrota" from 6:30-9:00p.m. on Friday, April 18th. Tickets are available through Zumbrota Ford and the Bank of Zumbrota. See the flyer for more information about this event. Tax Forms Available at the library The library has a selection of tax forms available for Federal and State returns. Any forms not available in the library can be printed from the internet for FREE of charge.
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Free Seminar!! We'll help you get an account set up, find friends, and tweak your security settings. Bring a wireless-ready laptop if you're able. A limited number will be available for use (first-come first-serve).
This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage.
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The library will be hosting Crime Scene Camp: Forensics & Bugs on Wednesday, July 9 at 2:00PM, for ages 6 and older. Learn from the experts the fascinating facts about bugs. See how bugs are used to solve crimes and track criminals. Bugs' habits and habitats, their skeletons and foods, are clues for experts who get the facts about all kinds of bugs. This hands-one experience will be supervised by experts to learn the secrets of forensic "bug" science.
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