04 April 2008

Click here to see Justin Roberts new music video!

Take a look here! Justin will be here July 9!

Special Performance sponsored by the Friends of the Library
7 pm at Central Park

05 March 2008

Books & Stars 2008

Enjoy fun, free family entertainment at various parks throughout Northfield!
Booker, the Book Bus opens at 6:30 pm, the entertainment begins at 7 pm Wednesday evenings.
Booker has library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun!
The Cocoa Bean returns to sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice and the proceeds are donated to Booker! Click here to see some photos from last summer.
The show will always go on! *RAIN SITE: Northfield High School Auditorium Call 645-6606 for details or changes.


Schedule

July 9
Justin Roberts
Special Performance sponsored by the Friends of the Library
7 pm at Central Park

July 16
American Folk Music Heritage with fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica and autoharp with
Bob & Gail 7 pm at Sibley School West Side

July 23
KID POWER with Rachael! Lively interactive musical fun with comedy, impressions and juggling! 7 pm at Odd Fellow’s Park

July 30
Tra Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro Flamenco puppet theatre treat –a taste of Spain! Zorongo Flamenco
7 pm at Greenvale Park

August 6
Hans Mayer! Lively music fun! **Free swim night at the Outdoor Pool starting at 6 pm** show starts at 7!

August 13
Kevin Strauss “Tales from Tails” explore the natural world with stories & songs .
7 pm at Central Park


This summer schedule of outstanding music and fun is made possible by a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council. With support from the City of Northfield-Library and Northfield Schools-Family Services Division.

13 February 2008

Early learning fun

First Steps Early Literacy Center is open Monday, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 am. Families with little ones can have some quality wiggle and learn time. In the library's meeting room.

02 February 2008

Emmet & Ralph

Emmet loves Ralph S. Mouse! He and his family donated books and a toy ambulance to create a new bookpack for all kids to enjoy!
Thanks Emmet!
The book back is called "Emmet and Ralph."

17 December 2007

Celebrate Newbery Award Books!


You can take the NEWBERY CHALLENGE starting any time!
· It’s a good thing to do.
· Families and individuals have taken the challenge!
· Get a cool metal bookmark for the 1st 10 books you read.

· Add a special bead on your bookmark for every 10 books you read.
· Get rewarded with valuable Northfield merchants coupons!
· Have fun– and read some good books!
· Come to bi-monthly book discussion groups and talk about the books you have read.
· Take your time reading the books, there is no time limit!
When you compete all the books– you will get your name on a plaque honoring your accomplishment!

Here is a great website that features the award winners including audio descriptions of the books. Click here!






11 December 2007

View model train pictures!





Over 1,250 people came to the library during Winter Walk to see the trains! We owe a BIG THANK YOU to the dedicated volunteers who bring their trains in. THANKS TO ALL!

Literacy Grants Awarded!


The Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition and the Northfield
Rotary announce the recipients of their early literacy mini-grant program. The mini-grants are to encourage projects that relate to the mission of the coalition and will benefit the community.

The funded projects include;

Diana Tallent with Booker, the Northfield Book Bus for the project "Everyone Reads Together" where special story times will include a small musical instrument and a book for every daycare Booker visits.

Stephanie Rezac with Northfield Head Start will purchase books to supplement their "Hey! Read to Me" curriculum.

Rochelle Thorman from St. Dominic's Pre-school will purchase a set of ABC books with flannel board sets, CD's and writing sheets.

Carrie Duba with Northfield Early Childhood Screening/School Readiness will use the grant to create literacy packs for every pre-kindergarten (ages 3-5) child in Northfield.

Mary Madison from Open Door Nursery School will create "Turn off the TV-Open a Book" packet including the book Squiggle for every child attending ODNS.

The advisory board of the Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition was impressed with the variety and creativity of the grant applications. Co-chairs Katie Clark and Scott Parker "were thrilled to be able to make things happen." And they look forward working with the Northfield Rotary and continuing the early literacy mini-grant program.