Library

Events

Junior Master Gardeners Class

Thursdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.  August 2, 9, 16

Learn about gardening, preparing and planting beds, and more from a Master Gardener with activities, lessons, and projects throughout the library grounds. In case of rain, we will meet in the library's community room. Ideal for ages 6-12. Pre-registration requested. Limit 25. Sponsored by Sherburne County Master Gardeners program of the University of MN Extension Service.

Gardening Classes with a Master Gardener

Fridays-12:30-1:30 p.m.  August 17

Join us for gardening classes taught by a Sherburne County Master Gardener of the U of M extension program. We will share information and answer questions on a variety of gardening topics including selecting plants for your garden, controlling weeds, caring for your flower gardens, and plant problems and diseases.  If participants would like to submit topics or questions to be discussed, they can be submitted in written form to the library up to one week in advance of the session, and the Master Gardener will research and prepare the answers. For adults. Pre-registration requested. Limit 20.

R.E.A.D. To a Dog! 

Saturdays-10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  August 18

Here's a great opportunity for a relaxing one-on-one reading session with a dog. These dogs, from Therapy Dog International, love to be read to and provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which allows people of all ages to practice the skill of reading. Pre-registration REQUIRED. Call the library in advance at 763-441-1641

Teen/Tween Book Club

Thursdays-5:30-6: 30 p.m. August 23

Join us for our NEW Teen/Tween Book club! Teens/Tweens attending will discuss their favorite juvenile/teen/young adult books, determine future book titles for the group, and participate in games/activities. Enjoy Pizza! Limit 12. For teens/tweens ages 12-17. Sponsored by Elk River Friends of the Library.