Head Start kids and parents tour the library

Northfield kids from Head Start

visited the library for a tour, stories and a film.

Groups of any size and age are invited to tour

the library- just call or email to arrange a date!

Illustrator Jim Postier shares his work!

As part of the Minnesota Humanities Commission sponosored Minnesota Storytime the library hosted Jim Postier at an event on Saturday afternoon. Jim brought his daughter Aubrey (who is featured on the cover of Goose Moon!) and a presentation on how he became an illustrator. He showed the evolution of the paintings for the book and also read the it to the audience.

Jim is pictured adding his special autograph to another book he illusustrated "Best Little Wingman" by Janet Allen. Come into the library and check it out!!

Something new at the library- just for kids!

The new kid's computer is up and running at the Northfield Public Library. It combines durable, creative design, leading-edge technology and award-winning software. The Young Explorer computer is both child and parent friendly. The computer is available during library hours. Children will need a parent or an older sibling to assist them in playing the learning games. The games provide pre-reading skills reinforcement to challenge young minds, ages 3 – 7. The games allow the children to explore at their own pace, and enhance their learning through technology. The Library thanks to the efforts of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) Early Childhood Initiative and IBM’s KidSmart Learning Project in making this equipment possible.


Here is the Library's Americorps READS member Gilly Wigley as she demonstrates the new Young Explorers computer to Jack Garvey and Dilly Etter.

Booker's County Stops

Booker Schedule
First Quarter 2007

Tuesdays (Week A)
January - 2 (Fred’s IGA), 16 (Jaycee Park), and 30 (Fred’s IGA)
February – 13 (Jaycee Park), 27 (Fred’s IGA)
March – 13 (Jaycee Park), 27 (Fred’s IGA)

1:00 – 2:45 – Holy Cross Catholic School, Webster

3:00 – 4:00 – Lonsdale (alternating between Fred’s IGA and Jaycee Park)

Tuesdays (Week B)
January 9 (City Hall), 23 (Riverside)
February 6 (City Hall), 20 (Riverside)
March 6 (City Hall), 20 (Riverside)


2:15 – 2:45 - Warsaw 23400 Farwell Ave. 507-685-2142

3:00 – 4:00 - Morristown
(City Hall and Riverside Mobile Home Park, alternating)
507-685-2302 City Hall 507-685-2933, Riverside

Join the fun at FIRST STEPS!

Join the fun at 1st Steps Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 to noon.
FREE and open to all!

Hands on learning fun!
In the library's meeting room.

We want to have what you want -

The library wants to offer what Northfield wants!
If you know of a good book, an interesting video or some great music that we don't have, please tell us. We will consider adding it to the library's collection.

Do you want to see some other kinds of kids programs - let us know!
More storytimes?
More kid's book groups?
Ideas for summer reading programs?
Interesting performers for Books & Stars?
Activity ideas?

Please post a comment on this site or click here to email me directly.
We will see what we can do. We want to offer what Northfield kids
and families want. Thanks! Kathy

How to get a library card-

You will need the following:
· Northfield and Rice County residents need a photo ID and proof of residency
(Minnesota driver’s license, a bill, check etc.)
· Carleton & St. Olaf students with college ID
· Children under 14 may register for library cards with a parent or guardian’s signature.
· Out-of-state, short-term visitors with ID who pay a refundable $10 deposit.
· Out-of-state, long-term users with ID who pay a $40 per year fee in lieu of taxes.

Your first card is free. There is a $2.00 fee to replace a lost card.