Facts from the Stacks January 2020

The Saint Peter Public Library welcomes all people and fosters a safe environment to connect, learn, discover, and grow.

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Upcoming Events

MLK Jr. Kindness Event Kids and Families, come to the library to make a new year's peace pledge, create crafts and participate in activities to promote peace in our world, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.! This is a drop-in, family activity held on an early release afternoon. Hope to see you there! Fri., Jan. 10, 1-3 p.m. Facebook Event Page

Hygge at the Library Adults, 18 and over are invited to an evening of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-ga), a Danish concept of happiness through being cozy and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. The evening’s activities will include a relaxing environment of soft lighting, mellow music, simple crafts and warm drinks to help set the cozy mood. Simple crafting materials and coloring utensils and books will be provided. Feel free to bring your own crafting supplies and ideas. Drop in. Program for adults only. Drop-in Thu., Jan. 23 5:30-7 p.m.  Facebook Event Page

Leaders are Readers Family Book Club Readers are Leaders, Leaders are Readers...no matter how you say it, it's true! Find the MYRA Book Display in the children's area and choose books for your family to read. There are three categories so there are books for everyone! Star of the North - All picture books (must read 3 to vote) Maud Hart Lovelace Div. 1 - intended for grades 3-5 (must read 3 to vote) Maud Hart Lovelace Div. 2 - intended for grades 6-8 (must read 3 to vote) Kids will vote on their favorites in March. Votes will be tallied all throughout Minnesota to choose the Minnesota Youth Reading Award winners! Book talks from leaders in our community will be posting on our social media sites this winter. Check our Facebook page!

New Website Coming Soon! We are transitioning to a new website format and a new look will be coming soon! Please be patient as we update everything. It there is something on our website that you cannot seem to find, please let us know! Thank you for your help! Saint Peter Public Library Website

Google Chrome Computers for Patron Use Last week, 10 of the public patron computer stations were updated with Google Chrome Computers. Instead of signing up at a reservation station, just sit down at any available station and enter your library bar code number. You will still receive one hour per day per person. Also, we now offer wireless printing! Print from your phone or other wireless device. Printing charges will apply and print jobs will still be released at the print station. The library clerks will be happy to assist you if you need help.

Our Vision: We envision the Saint Peter Public Library as a place where all people can gather and are welcome. We imagine our library as a place to create opportunities for lifelong learning which will strengthen our community.

Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m, Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The library will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The library will close early on Tuesday, January 21 at 5 pm for an all staff meeting

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