Library Newsletter Feb 2023 | |
The Saint Peter Public Library welcomes all people
and fosters a safe environment to connect, learn, discover, and grow.
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Attention, OverDrive app users!
OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library. It’s time to give the Libby app a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.
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MNLink on hold
Due to the migration of our new catalog system, MNLink services (interlibrary loan from greater Minnesota) will not be available from Feb. 6 - Mar. 3.
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Friends of the Library
Welcome new board directors to the Friends of the Library: Patsy R. and John S.!
Would you like to join the Friends of the Library? It's the easiest group to belong to - no volunteer hours required!
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Winter Reading Program
Pick up a bookmark in the library.
Keep track of your reading. Turn it in for a chance at prizes!
January - February 2023
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One Last Time: World War II Veteran Stories | Part II with Jay Grammond
Wed., Feb. 8, 2 p.m., SPCC Rm. 219
Members of the “Greatest Generation” are leaving us at an alarming rate. Photographer and Amateur Historian, Jay Grammond planned and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years. During that time, he got to know numerous people that lived during that time in history. Holocaust, Japanese-American Internment Camp Survivors; Homefront Workers; Allied POWs; Veterans from all branches and Theatres, and in one case, even a German Soldier who fought the whole war on the Eastern Front! In this presentation, Jay will tell you about some of these people who participated in his History Series and are sadly, no longer here. One Veteran even stated, “This will probably be my last time telling this story.” Don’t miss this unique insight into the lives of these amazing people.
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Grace M. Cho, Tastes Like War,
February 16th at 12:00 PM
You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War:
Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. When Grace was fifteen, her dynamic mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue and evolve for the rest of her life.
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Starting a Small Business
A forum with the new Paddlefish Brewing Company of St. Peter & Small Business Development Center.
Time will be allowed for potential or current entrepreneurs to network with consultants to build or grow your own small business.
Thu., Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
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Line Drawing CreativeBug Spring Series
Adults / Teens
Sign up for this CreativeBug Series to begin in March.
We’ll provide the materials for the class, and point you in the right direction to take the class on your own time!
Learn basic stylized line drawing from one of today’s most sought-after artists Lisa Congdon!
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Youth and Family Programs | |
Discover Story Stations in the library! Early literacy stations based on popular characters will be set up for families to explore during library open hours. | | | |
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Animanga Club
Ages 13 & up
Gather with other teens to read your favorite Manga and watch Anime, while joining in lively discussions and activities. Participants will receive a copy of the selected graphic novel before each meeting that they will get to keep.
Meets first and third Thu. each month at 4 p.m., Library Meeting Rm., Limited to 15.
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Teen Queer/Straight Alliance
Ages 13 & up
If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, or two-spirited, OR you are an ally, this program is for you. Come join us for games, crafts, movies, and discussions! This will be a safe, positive, and friendly space.
Meets first and third Tuesday at 4 p.m.,
Library Meeting Rm.
Registration not required
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Teen Animanga Club Spring Lock-in
Ages 13 & up
Love anime, food, and games? Teens are invited to join the AniManga club after-hours in the library for a lock-in. Come dressed as your favorite Anime or Manga character, bring an original painting, drawing, or digital creation for the art contest, enjoy Japanese snacks, and much more! Registration is required and limited to 25 teens.
Fri., Mar. 31, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Registration required
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A list of all our events? Brilliant!
Stay connected with what's happening at the library!
Here is a compiled list of upcoming virtual author talks, performances, classes and events. Some require online registration, so please follow the link where indicated.
We strive to be a library that welcomes all people, fostering a safe environment to connect, learn, discover, and grow. We imagine our library as a place to create opportunities for lifelong learning which will strengthen our community.
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Our Vision: We envision the Saint Peter Public Library as a place where all people can gather and are welcome. We imagine our library as a place to create opportunities for lifelong learning which will strengthen our community. | |
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