The week of October 15 through the 21st marks the 12th annual “National Friends of Libraries” week. Library Friends organizations are full of volunteers who give their time and creativity to strengthening library services all around the country.
Volunteers, for example, like St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Friends of the Library president Skip Levesque (pictured on far right of photo.)
So, in the spirit of National Friends of Libraries week, we’re going to take a moment to profile...
Library News: St Michael
Posted August 12, 2016
The St. Michael Public Library is adjusting its open hours beginning Sept. 1, 2016.
The library’s new open hours for Thursday will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This adjustment will extend Thursday open hours by one hour, and make 10 a.m. the consistent opening time Monday through Thursday. The adjustment is being made in response to patron concerns about the lack of Thursday morning hours. The schedule beginning Sept. 1 will be as follows.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m....
Posted March 2, 2016
The adult coloring and doodling craze has hit us by storm. We are embracing this in St. Michael on Monday, March 14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Zentangle Workshop offered by Artist Penny Leuthard will enable you to tap into your inner artist. It's doodling with a purpose! Zentangles are an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful black and white art by drawing structured patterns on a 3 ½” square paper tile. In this workshop, patrons will create their own zentangle as they are...
Posted October 8, 2015
The Force will be strong in St. Michael this Saturday, Oct. 10 as the St. Michael Public Library will be one of several hundred libraries across the country to celebrate "Star Wars Reads Day."
There will be a word scramble puzzle to fill out and a chance to win prizes. There will also be coloring sheets, a "Make & Take" Yoda craft and puzzles to take with you. Check out the Star Wars displays and check out a few of the many Star Wars books ready for your reading! And, as Yoda would say...
Posted July 14, 2015
Join us for Library Camp!
Explore rhythm globally, discover your hidden musical talents, and shake, rattle and roll in this two-day camp. Library Camp is for kids ages 5-7, and for kids ages 8-11. Attendees must attend BOTH days of camp. Snacks, crafts, games and outdoor activities are included (weather permitting). Register online by calling 763-497-1998 during library open hours, or in person at the library.
Camp will take place on Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21.
The session for ages 5...
Posted April 13, 2015
Bestselling author for teens and children, Patrick Carman is coming to sign books at the St. Michael Public Library on Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. His books include “The Land of Elyon,” “Atheron,” “Elliot’s Park,” “39 Clues,” “Floors,” “Skeleton Creek” and more. He recently published “Quake,” the finale to his Pulse trilogy. The "School Library Journal" reviewer wrote “Carman continues the high octane action in this final installment of the fast-paced sci-fi series…. Fans will enjoy...
Posted April 9, 2015
Chain maille (also spelled chainmail) was once a medieval soldier's main protection from an opponent's sword or club. It's a form of armour created by weaving metal rings together tightly to form a dense mesh. Today, chain maille is also seen as a beautiful form of jewelry and art. Delicate rings of silver, gold, or other metals linked together can become earrings, necklaces and bracelets combining Nordic and Celtic designs. Learn the techniques of chain maille, a process of turning small metal...
Posted March 4, 2015
The St. Michael Public Library was honored by a recent visited from author David LaRochelle and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka, along with the traveling trunk show celebrating their award-winning book, "Moo!" Their visit was part of the Once Upon A Reader statewide one-book program designed for Pre-K children to promote early literacy skills.The program was sponsored by the Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators (CRPSLA) and funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund...
Posted November 5, 2014
A giant Hubbard squash donated by patron Dennis Fogelson made its home at the St. Michael Public Library this past month. Patrons were encouraged to guess the weight of the beastly-sized vegetable. Patrons ventured guesses from 3 lbs. to a whopping 1000 lbs. The actual weight was 41 lbs. 6 oz. The winning guess went to Kylie Voss from Hanover, MN. She was awarded an Amazon gift card courtesy of the St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Friends of the Library. Pictured with Kylie is Friends' Treasurer...
Posted October 15, 2014
The St. Michael Friends of the Library will have its annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the St. Michael City Center Council Chambers. Hundreds of books will be available including paperbacks, hard covers, children’s books and DVDs. Paperbacks will be on sale for 50 cents each, trade paperbacks, DVDs and hard cover books $1, and best-seller items and specialty items will be marked separately. All proceeds will go to the St. Michael Friends of the Library. The...