Home of the JFHML Friends Foundation and Backstreet Books

 
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library."
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library
  
    
Love Your Library!
Nothing makes the staff of the JFHML happier than coming to work each day. The decorative lighting is turned on, the doors are unlocked and the day begins. We feel as though friends walk through the doors. And they do. People share their passions and dreams. Book titles and plans. If we can help somebody in their pursuit to a better day, we are all for it!
February is a GREAT month to celebrate libraries and their place within the community. If you haven't tried an e-book, let us help you get your device set up  and ready to access our 2500 e-book titles! Come and enjoy an Author Talk.  Challenge yourself by signing up for Hot Reads for Cold Nights...Browse our stacks and our Bookstore too! Use one of our computers to access tax info, update a resume or refine your skills with social media. Think about joining our JFHML Friends Foundation-the group that keeps all of the cogs turning here at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library.  
During February, the JFHML Friends will be conducting their 2016 annual Membership Drive. All of the dollars raised directly impact your community Library. Popular programs such as Story Hour, Summer Reading, Hot Reads, American Girl Doll Tea, Author Talks and more are all made possible by the contribution of our Friends.
Please join with us as we strive to provide the finest in services, technology, materials, programming and resources to YOU, our dear patrons. So many opportunities!



                              
Do you have a story to share about your Library Experience? We would love to hear from you!
Samples of patron stories are on our website at www.hallettlibrary.org. They are also on display at the JFHML. Share your story in writing or via email to : [email protected].
Love,
Your Library
Barbara Ukura
Library Board Member & Friend, Barbara Ukura,  is one of the many patrons who has taken the time to share her story.
Read her story @ www.hallettlibrary.org and think about sharing your own!


 
   

   

Backstreet Books LOGO 

Backstreet Books is ALWAYS OPEN for business...come on in and check it out! The store offers unheard of prices on like-new books, repurposed book art, local crafts and greeting cards by area artists & photographers.---The Friends are grateful for your patronage...

Le Connection Coffee bar  

 

NOW AVAILABLE in our

LE CONNECTION AREA

Coffee Bar:

COFFEE

TEA

HOT CHOCOLATE

$1.50 

12 oz  

Soft Drinks, and Biscotti too!  

...another Library amenity brought to you by the  

JFHML Friends Foundation   

   

Friends Banner

 

Our JFHML BUSINESS FRIENDS HONOR ROLL~ 

Thank you to the following for supporting their community Library with a $30 Friends Business Sponsorship:

~A-1 Electric

~Barstock
~Barry's Properties & Insurance

~CRMC
~Cycle Path & Paddle

~Deerstand
~Deerwood Bank

~Deerwood Lumber
~Den of Antiquity 

~Edward Jones-
Seth Jackson
~Dr. Jeffery Fish DDS
~GuidePoint Pharmacy
~Jacob's Realty-
Vern Lewis
~Knieff's Shores Acres 
~Koop Funeral Home
~Koop Insurance
~Lakeside Center, LLC
~Maucieri's Catering
~Mid MN Credit Union 
~ Mixed Company-
A Kava House
~Neighborhood National Bank
~Paul Perpich DDS
~Pine Cone Antiques
~Ripple River Gallery
~Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
~Scentsy-
Barb Habighorst
Tadpole Media-John See
~Thomas & Severson, PA
~Unity Bank 

Please support them as they support US!

 

It's EASY to become a Friend!

Email: [email protected] 

 for more infoLike us on Facebook 

 


 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter PreSchool Story Hour
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
No pre-registration required
All ages 0-6
 Join Story Ladies Deb Weide, Becky Munns, Peggi Beseres and Sharon Beaman...follow the Library on Facebook for fun photos of Story Hour and other programming events~

   


  January 27 ~ SNOWY BEARS
February 3 ~ I LOVE TO READ!!
February 10 ~ VALENTINE'S DAY
February 17 ~ WHAT A CHARACTER!  
February 24 ~ FRIENDS AND MORE!
March 2 ~ DR.SEUSS MAGIC SHOW



COLOR YOUR WORLD
EXTREME COLORING EVENT II
Saturday, MARCH 5, 2016
11:00-1:00
Help us celebrate the novelty of an added day for Leap Year with this get-together of creative souls. Coloring (both inside and outside the lines) will occur, along with a tutorial of the latest craze: ANIME & MAGNA!
Hosted by Kim Gibson & IU2U


    Sign Up CONTINUES!
2016 Hot Reads for Cold Nights
(It's not too late to become eligible for
some great prizes!)
    
AUTHOR TALK
featuring Kathy Novak
HOME ON THE RANGE
 
 
 
Thursday, February 18
6:30 pm.
Books for sale, refreshments too!
Sponsored by the:
Friends Banner

Next JFHML Friends Meeting
Friends Banner
     Tuesday, February 9
  5:00 p.m. 
  All Are Welcome!   
   
The Library will be CLOSED 
Monday, February 15 in honor of 
Presidents' Day 

Now taking appointments for Tax Help
please call 546-8005
AARP Tax Help is available
Tuesday & Wednesday noon-4 pm
Beginning February 2, 2016.

 

 E-BOOK DEVICE HELP

Help is available on MONDAYS 4-6 p.m.to help you get your reading device on track to enjoy over 2500 titles in the JFHML e-book collection! http://jessiehallett.lib.overdrive.com

No appointment necessary   
About Us
We provide a multitude of services for every generation. 
The JFHML has an on-line catalog using the Apollo Library system by Biblionix-from your home computer/device you are able to access our card catalog, reserve & renew materials, make requests and comments. All at the touch of a button! www.hallettlibrary.org
E-books are now available on our website, thanks to a generous grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation and a partnership with the Library, JFHML Friends Foundation, the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and Crosby-Ironton School District #182. 
You are able to access our e-books @ http://jessiehallett.overdrive.com
 
Pre-school Story Hour meets each  WEDNESDAY morning at 10:30 with Story Ladies Deb Weide, Sharon Beaman, Becky Munns and Peggi Beseres
Visit our website @ www.hallettlibrary.org for more events, programming, Friends info, card catalog access and MORE! Our website is updated monthly by John See of Tadpole Media.
All funds given to the Friends and to the Library, go directly back to serving your community.    THANK YOU again for your support and for making a difference..   
CONNECT WITH OTHERS TODAY AT YOUR COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY...