Upcoming Events

Pipestone County Star 09-26-2013

Meinders Library tries very hard to bring in programming that we think will be meaningful and well-received by the community.  We enjoy having local authors come and speak, as well as more famous authors from around the state, such as John Coy and Mary Logue.  We also work hard to have programs that benefit the children of the community and enrich the learning process, such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and the Summer Reading Program. 

Tune in below to some of the upcoming programs offered at the library!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program that encourages children who are not in school to get reading!  Meinders Library is a participant in the program and we will be having a kick-off party on September 28^th from 1 until 4 PM.

Stop in any time during those hours and sign up for the program – the child will receive a special bag and reading log and be able to do a few crafts!  We will be decorating paper crowns and making birdfeeders out of toilet paper rolls and peanut butter, which should be a huge amount of fun.

This program is open to all children, ages 0 – 5, who are not yet enrolled in school.  We look forward to seeing you!

Caryl and Ed Crozier

Join us October 5^th at 2:00 PM for an awesome documentary and book talk! 

Ed (Sherm) Crozier and his wife Caryl will be coming to talk about their books, Dream Hunter and Waking to Mourning Doves, and show their 20 minute award-winning film to attendees.  The couple will discuss their childhood in southwestern MN and talk about their journey into film-making. 

Please come and hear them speak – the movie is excellent!

PAFL  Fundraiser

Pipestone Area Friends of the Library will be having a fundraiser at the Pipestone Pizza Ranch on Wednesday, October 30^th, from 4:30 until 8:00 PM.  From 4:30 until 5:00, the library will be having a craft activity for any interested children to celebrate the season.  Come join us for great food and a spooky fun craft to take home with you!

In addition to these exciting events, there are several more speakers in the works for November and December and we are even planning for next year.  Do you have any ideas?  Let us know!

PAFL Update:  Pipestone Area Friends of the Library is looking for members – anyone who is a friend to Meinders Library is welcome to join!  The Friends group works hard to promote the library, raise money for projects, and organize their yearly book sale, in addition to the HUGE amount of support they provide throughout the year.  Call us for the date of the next meeting!

Book Club Reminder: The book club takes a break during the summer months and they are currently on hiatus until September.  Their meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month and over the summer, they read what they want to and report back to the club on those tomes during their first meeting.  If you enjoy reading, you should try it out!  Everyone is welcome!!

If you have questions or have a book you’d like to reserve or renew, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (507) 825-6714.  The hours for Meinders Library are Monday through Thursday from 10 AM – 8 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Meinders Community Library is located at 1401 7^th Street SW, on the south side of the high school.