WHATS HAPPENING THE LIBRARY

THE BRAMBLE PARK ZOO IS COMING TO THE LIBRARY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 10:00 A.M.. THEY ARE BRING A VARITEY OF ANIMALS TO THE LIBRARY. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. THIS IS PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN PART OR IN WHOLE WITH MONEY FROM THE MINNESOTA'S ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FUND.

WHAT TO SEE MAGIC? COME TO THE CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON MONDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 6:00 P.M.. PROFESSOR MARVEL'S WORLD OF WONDERS WILL TRAVEL THROUGH INDIA AND ONTO ENGLAND TO INTRODUCE KIDS TO "THE SECRET GARDEN" AS WE WILL WITNESS A ROSE BUSH BLOOMING RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN PART OR IN WHOLE WITH MONEY FROM THE MINNESOTA'S ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FUND.

MOVIES FOR THE REST OF JUNE
JUNE 15TH SHREK FOREVER AFTER
JUNE 22ND TOY STORY 3
JUNE 29TH TINKERBELL AND THE GREAT FAIRY RESCUE

SHOWTIME STARTS AT 2:30 P.M. POPCORN WILL SERVED


REMINDER:

SUMMER READING FOR CHILDREN AGE 4 THUR 6TH GRADE AND ALSO TEENS IS GOING ON. YOU CAN SIGN UP ANYTIME.

PINT SIZE POLKAS

Tuesday, May 10th Pint Size Polkas where at the Canby Public Library. Nationally know accordian player Mike Schneider (a.k.a.) Uncle Mike preformed numerous polkas while teaching us the alphabet, numbers, occupations, personal hygiene. We did the Chicken Dance, learned about a couple of cities in Minnesota. We had fun singing along and dancing to the polkas.

COMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30: STORYTIME 6:30 P.M

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 : BOOK CLUB 10:30 A.M. "FORGOTTEN GARDEN"

APRIL 10 - APRIL 16: NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK "HEART OF EVERY COMMUNITY"

SATURDAY, APRIL 16: END OF WINTER READING

MONDAY, APRIL 18: MONICA FERRIS "NEEDLECRAFT MYSTERIES" 6:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: STORY TIME 6:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: KING TUT BUS TOUR

TUESDAY, MAY 3: BOOK CLUB "HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER & SWEET"

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4: CECILE WEHRMAN "BROTHERS KRIMM" 6:30 P.M.

TUESDAY, MAY 10: PINT SIZE POLKA 7:00 P.M.

MN MYSTERY WRITER TO VISIT LIBRARY

MONICA FERRIS

Author of the "NEEDLEWORK MYSTERIES" will be at the Canby Public Library Monday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m.

Her mysteries take place in Minnesota featuring an amateur needleworking sleuth Betsy Devonshire. Check out her books at the Canby Library.

Come for an evening of fun.

NOVEL Connections @ the Canby Library

2011 Winter Reading Program for Adults will begin Jan 10th and go to April 16th.
Register and get a punch card. Read books and rate the books on a bookmark and get your card punched after 10 books you will receive a prize.

"fine print" Book Fair Celebrating Southwest Minnesota writers

September 25th the Canby Public Library had six local authors visit the library. They were: Jessica Callens-Dougherty with her book "Down on the Farm", Jerome Clark with "Hidden Realms, Lost Civilzations & Beings From Other Worlds", Avery Adair with " The Bluest Skies", Jill Nelson with the "To Catch A Thief" series, Joel Reed with the "Jazz Phillips" mystery series and Prof. Emeritus Joseph Amato with "Jacob's Well". All told about the books they wrote and how they got started writing and what their future plans are.
This event was sponsored by the Canby News in cooperation with the Canby Public Library

ZOOMOBLIE VISITS LIBRARY

Great Plains Zoomoblie visited the Canby Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 28th. It was sponsored by the Canby Lions Club. The Zoomoblie brought with them a bull nose snake, chinchilla, hedgehog and a tarantula. We were told about each animal and got to touch them. It was a very interesting program.

Minnesota fish

On Wednesday, August 18th the Canby Public Library had "Fish Families" and "Fish Sense" programs. Given by MinnAqua Program. Kids in attendance learned how to classify fish into
groups called families and how many fish families are in Minnesota. Then they got to explore the six senses of fish and do a fish print called Gyotaku (GEE-OH-TAH-KOO) an ancient Japanese art form.

Magic & Illusion at the Library

Lynn & Robert Halbrook presented a program including of magic and illusion using books to support the illusions he presented. He used Oragami books to show how to make a bird and a hat, he used magic books, to show how to learn about magic and he talked about Harry Potter, Series of Unfortunate Events, Cinderella and even had a lesson on growing seeds and many of the ways peanuts are used in our society today. One child chose a seed, the audience imagined rain, wind, and sunshine to make the seed grow. The seed started as a small flower but grew unto a very large bouquet. He pulled a bird out of an oragami egg and the bird transported into the future leaving a rabbit behind. The children were thrilled with the animal tricks and wanted to know how he did that!! After the show, the children were allowed to hold and pet the animals. Following is a short video of the children getting acquainted with the animals.

Hat Days Parade

The library has been busy this summer with the Summer Reading Program, The Hat Days Parade, and The magician Robert Halbrook presenting his program "Imagineering at our Local Library". We also have an afternoon movie with free popcorn every Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Showing on this blog is a short clip of the Hat Days Parade. This is the first year the library has participated in the parade. It was a wonderful success with many children wearing costumes that represented ways to be creative including a magician (Alex Dainton), a dancer (Camille Dainton), a Fiber Artist (Abby Hanna), two Musicians (Zander Benz and BAiley Hintz), an Artist (Avery Lokken) and a Chef (Anna Henningsgaard). The Library flag was carried by Zach Duin and the Banner was carried by Leah Schmitt and Morgan Crowser. Other participants helping pass out bags with posters and information about the library were Maverick Maynard, Mitch Ehlenz, Kathie Behrens, Minday Maas and Bev Benz. The costumes, organization, signs, calling kids, and advertising was all put together by Assistant Librarian Mindy Maas.

EASTER STORY TIME

Canby Public Library April story time was attended by 8 children and their parents who listened to stories and decorated Easter Cookies and had an Easter Egg hunt in the library.

May story time will be May 6th at 6:30 p.m.

NEED HELP FINDING A JOB

The Canby Public Library now has on display a listing of some jobs that are in the area and also available are some web sites you can check out. There is a display of books on writing resumes, interviewing and searching for the right job.

St. Patricks Day & First Day of Spring At Storytime

The children who attended the March story time listened to books about

St. Patricks Day and did a finger play about 5 shamrocks. Also they listened to books about the first day of Spring. Then they played Spring BINGO which all the winners received a piece of candy. Then to end out the evening they all received lacing shamrocks which they could lace.

The next story time will be April 8th which will have an Easter theme.

STORYTIME AT LIBRARY

February story time at the library included stories about Valentine's Day and Presidents Day. Children tried to pick up candy hearts with chopsticks. They did a really good job. Then they were able to make Valentines to take home. The next story time is March 18th at 6:30p.m.

VISIT TO THE LIBRARY

On February 9th the Canby Public Library had 31 kindergartener's from the Canby Public School visit. They were told about the things available to them at the library when they have a library card such as checking out books, dvd's, books on cd, magazines, also with a library card they can play the x-box and wii that is at the library. Also the book Curious George Visits the Library was read to them.

Chef Roberto's Magical Cooking Show

Chef Roberto's Magic Show was held at the Canby Public Library on July 30, 2008 to an audience of 26 children and adults. The program was chock full of Crazy Cookery, Unbelievable Magic, and Terrific Books. Robert and Lynn Halbrook presented a fun program as he talked about how he started learning Magic from books he borrowed from the Public Library. He previewed about 12 books and helped promote reading and the summer reading program. Each child was greeted as they came in the door and he visited with as many as possible before the program started. He turned a dove into a rabbit, makes the rabbit disappear, and cooks a cake. Acting as the Chef's Assistant, helpers will magically discover amazing results from this myriad of mishaps in the kitchen. After the program the everyone was invited to pet the magic animals and taste a piece of magic candy. This was a fun and entertaining hour enjoyed by adults and children.

New Books

Reading Group Organized in Library

On February 25, 2008, Neva Kamrath organized a group of local book enthusiasts to start a reading group at the Canby Library. The first meeting was an organizational meeting with 12 people attending. A discussion was held on how, when, where and what time everyone would like to meet. Neva brought treats and many ideas for the group to share. It was decided that the group would meet on the First Tuesday of each month in the library at 10:30 for one hour. For April, May and June it was decided to read books relating to Local Native American history and books on Local history from the 1800's and any Little House on the Prairie Series since it is in Minnesota and from the 1800's. In July any of the Karen Kingsbury books and for August a book on the Red River Valley History. These history books would tie in with the Sesquencentennial for Minnesota's 150 Anniversary. All are welcome to join the group at any time.

Sesquincentennial Banner

Canby was a host to the Minnesota Sesquincentennial Banner celebrating 150 years for March 29-April 3. Canby was scheduled for the banner for a week but scheduling conflicts within Pioneerland cut the time short. During those short 2 days that we were open the patrons did sign the guest book and filled 2 1/2 pages of comments. Good work Canby. Best Wishes to the State of Minnesota on their 150 years and Happy Birthday.

Adult Winter "Reading Winterland" Program 2008

The Adult Winter Reading Program, theme "Reading Winterland" started January 7, 2008 and runs through April 12, 2008. We already have 15 adults signed up to read for these cold winter months. There is no better way to spend those days when confined to the house because of the cold or snow than with a good book and relaxing music. In order to qualify for a bag of prizes, each reader must read a total of 10 books in 14 weeks, fill out an evaluation form for the books they read and have their reading card punched. This is a great way for our readers to share their thoughts and opinions of the books they read. Books that are being read are new, old, fiction and non-fiction. There is a wonderful variety of books to choose from on the shelves now. New books will be arriving periodically throughout the year. Be sure to come in and see what is available.