A Newbery Medal Award Challenge Finisher!

Super Reader Lisa Wheeler has completed all 86 Newbery Award books! The award was created in 1922 and is given annually for outstanding children's fiction. Lisa completed the Newbery Challenge in 2 years!

Congratulations Lisa!

Click here to see all the books!

Merlin Mondays- the book group for boys continues all summer

Merlin Mondays- a special book group just for boys who like wizards, magic, The Renaissance, books & fun! Monday evenings at 7 pm. New members always welcome.

Lead by dedicated volunteer leader Deb Clark. For boys 9 and up!

Free. In the library’s meeting room.

Summer Reading Program Schedule

Summer Schedule
Pick up a Investigation sheet anytime after June 2.

Program begins June 9 and goes to July 25.

Mondays
June 16 at 3 pm Nuts about Newbery Book Group
“Strawberry Girl” by Lois Lenski

July 21 at 3 pm Nuts about Newbery Book Group
“Story of Mankind” by VanLoon

5 pm -8 pm What’s Buzzin’ Investigation Time

Tuesdays
10 am Patty Cake, Patty Cake Infant Lapsit

1 pm- 4 pm What’s Buzzin’ Investigation Time

Wednesdays
10 am Toddler Rhyme Time

1 pm- 4 pm What’s Buzzin’ Investigation Time

6:30 Booker opens for Books & Stars
7:00 Books & Stars great performers for all ages at various parks in parks in Northfield.
Books & Stars is made possible by a grant from the Southern Minnesota Art’s Council

Thursdays
10 am Pre-School Story Time for 4 and 5 year olds

11:30 to 1 pm
Special Minnesota 150 History Time
Characters from the Minnesota History Center, Mill City Museum and the Northfield Historical Society will present weekly programs to celebrate our states 150th birthday.

1 pm Investigators Lunch! for kids who have met a weekly investigation reading goal. When you meet your goal you will get a special sticker that will get you into the Pizza lunch bunch.

Call 645-1810 or here for more details and updates.

Summer Reading Program Information

Read this summer!
Pick up a reading investigation sheet at the library starting June 2.
Read books and record what you have read (or what was read to you) on the sheet.
Bring it with you when you come to the library!

First Goal met get a free book pack courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
All goals met after that earn a badge for your book pack!
Goals:
Kids going into grades 1st to 3rd– complete 5 investigations.
Kids going into grades 4th and up– complete 3 investigations.
If you meet your goal for the week, you can come to the Investigators Pizza Lunch after the
Minnesota 150 History time!

Fill out a book slip for every book you read to enter for prizes and “Reader of the Week”
Remember to read books that challenge and prepare you for school!
Minnesota 150 History TimeCharacters from the Minnesota
History Center, Mill City Museum and the Northfield Historical Society will present weekly programs Thursdays 11:30 to 1 pm in the library’s meeting room.
Each program is unique! These professional re-enactors will take you back to various times in Minnesota history. The programs are free and open to all but are structured for children K-5th grade. Made possible by a grant from the Northfield Area Foundation.

Kids in the summer reading program who meet a reading investigation goal are invited to come to the program then stay and enjoy a free Investigators Lunch donated by Northfield’s Domino’s. (To have the pizza you must have read and met your reading goal!)

What's going on this summer-

First Steps Room will be open! Monday, Fridays & Saturdays 10-12.

Starting the week of June 9th
10 am Tuesdays Patty Cake Infant Lapsit
Infant Lapsit is specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating books with simple songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver.

10 am Wednesdays Toddler Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time is a time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 2-3 with parent or caregiver.

10 am Thursdays Story Time
for 4’s and 5’s Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” For those who are ready to sit and listen to a picture book, sing songs and create a small art project.

FIRST STEPS Early Literacy Center
Hand on fun and learning!
10 am- noon Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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

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.