Facts from the Stacks

Library Newsletter January 2024

The Saint Peter Public Library welcomes all people

and fosters a safe environment to connect, learn, discover, and grow.

Featured Libby Collections

Vacation Interrupted: Mysteries and Thrillers

Find your way to another world: YA Fantasy

Cozy up with a good book

Friends of the Library

Who are the

Friends of the

Saint Peter Library?

A group of people interested in libraries and the services they provide, good literature, and programs and events that promote the use of the St. Peter Library.

A friend membership is just $15 annually.

Your membership helps pay for library programs, the Summer Reading Program, library materials, and special events!

Be as involved with the Friends group as your schedule allows.

It's the easiest group to belong to - no volunteer hours are required!

Thank you for your support!

Become a Friend

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Adult Programs

Winter Reading Program

Adults and Teens

What better way to spend those long winter days than joining our Winter Reading Program? Between January 1st and February 29th, every book you read or listen to counts for an entry into two prize drawings!

Simply fill out a review bookmark for each title and return it to the St. Peter Library. Drawings will occur in early February and again in early March. You will be notified if you win a prize. For more information on the Winter Reading Program or to print more review bookmarks, visit https://www.saintpetermn.gov/483/Winter-Reading-Program

Virtual Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. These events are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The event is held in coordination with the Library Speakers Bureau and presented by the Saint Peter Public Library.

Children's Programs

Wednesday Storytimes with Brenda follow the school calendar.

10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays for storytime, movement, songs, crafts, writing, and play!

Family Book Club

Ages Kdg – grade 8

The idea behind a family book club is that everyone in your family, despite all age differences, reads the same book. Family can mean many things; invite friends and extended family too! Once the book has been read, whether aloud together or separately, gather as a family in person or virtually to discuss and do activities together. Pick up a family book club form at the library or print one at home. Prize Drawing for completing book reviews.

Jan. 3 – Feb. 29

Family Book Club Form

Teen Programs

AniManga Club

Gather with other teens ages 13-18 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.

First and Third Thu. of the month at 4 p.m. (Subject to change) Library Meeting Rm.

Apply Here

Library Hours and Resources

Mondays 10am-8pm

Tuesdays 10am-8pm

Wednesdays 10am-8pm

Thursdays 10am-8pm

Fridays 9am-5pm

Saturdays 9am-1pm

The library will be closed on Monday, January 15 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Free Legal Kiosk

Our library is now a host site for a neighborhood Legal Kiosk. Learn about your rights, apply for a free lawyer, or find more info about your legal problem.

Click Here for Program Details

Visit our Website

Library Calendar

Virtual Events

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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