The Saint Peter Public Library welcomes all people
and fosters a safe environment to connect, learn, discover, and grow.
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“I think trees should bloom earlier in the spring. They act like they are on a schedule. It’s not like they have anywhere to go.”
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Collection Highlights on Libby |
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The Library Center and Community Center Buildings are celebrating 20 years!
In the library you will find tables with information about:
- Summer Reading Program
- Friends of the Library
- Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit and Events Information
- Library Archives and Building History
- Free Book Cart
- Children's Craft Table to help decorate for summer
- Teen Art Contest Supplies Pick-up
In the community center, you will find community groups and associations will have information tables, entertainment, and activities. You don't want to miss this!
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Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit |
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Events
May 23-27, School Week. Classrooms will visit by appointment.
- Movie Series
- Wed., June 15, 6:00pm The Book Thief
- Wed., June 22, 1pm Saul & Ruby's Holocaust Survivor's Band
- Wed., June 29, 1pm Denial
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The Nuremburg Trials with Historian Michael Eckers
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Ideologies of Hate: Then and Now
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Intro to Judaism with Marian Broida
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Youth and Family Programs |
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Join us for this all-community celebration to kick off summer!
Bounce House, Emergency Vehicle Fair, Food Trucks, Free Books, and More!
Sign up for Summer Reading and stay for fun!
Teddy Bear Band 6:30 p.m.
Junk Funk Drumming Circle 7 p.m.
Mon., Jun. 6,
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gorman Park
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Create an ocean-inspired piece of art to be displayed at the Library this summer. Whether it’s from your favorite ocean-themed book or movie, we want to see how you interpret all things water.
We have a limited amount of paint and canvas sets available at the library. Stop by or call to put one on hold. Ages 13 & up
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Contest runs June 1 - June 30
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Meetings starting Tue., Jun. 7, 3 p.m., Library Meeting Rm., Registration required, max 20 participants, FREE |
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Help with storytime prep and events in the library, re-shelve books, decorate and maintain the teen space in the library, write book and media reviews, and create cool posts for our social media accounts!
We will also have guest presentations and other activities during our meeting times to engage teens on a variety of social issues from the Greater Mankato Diversity Council, OutFront Minnesota, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota.
Teens will volunteer for 1-2, two-hour shifts per week and attend weekly meetings in June and July. Ages 13 & up
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Intro to LGBTQIA+ Issues
Teens 13 & up
OutFront Minnesota will cover general terms relating to gender and sexuality, best practices with pronouns, and how to be an
ally to gender non-conforming people.
Tuesday, June 14, 3 p.m.
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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. |
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