Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

Do you love to sew or would you like to learn to sew? We need your help! Come to a Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee and help us create cloth tote bags for our community's Boomerang Bags initiative! Boomerang Bags is a grassroots, community-driven movement tackling plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers from all walks of life get together to make reusable ‘boomerang bags’ using recycled materials, as a means to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Seamsters under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult sewing companion. No registration required. Come and sew!

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

This program is for all ages and is designed for people who want to learn more about playing a ukulele. The library has ukuleles on site to try out, and a person on staff who will teach you about the ukulele and how to learn how to play. You may also bring your own uke if you have one. We will go over the basics and show you additional resources for learning the ukulele. No experience necessary.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

Book Buds is an informal reading buddies program for youth that pairs younger kids (elementary grades) with older kids (middle & high school grades) for one-on-one reading. Younger kids can read to or be read to by older kids or the pair can take turns sharing a book together. This program is meant to be a fun, no pressure way for youth to build a passion for reading for the fun of it.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

SIAMA’S MUSIC OF THE CONGO Friday, June 21, 10:30am or 1:30pm* (*ASL). (60 min.) All ages The afternoon performance will be ASL interpreted. Traditional Congolese music is at the heart of Siama’s music. Join us for this exciting blend of sounds from East Africa, Delta Blues and even reggae and calypso. This project is made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.

SIAMA’S MUSIC OF THE CONGO Friday, June 21, 10:30am or 1:30pm* (*ASL). (60 min.) All ages The afternoon performance will be ASL interpreted. Traditional Congolese music is at the heart of Siama’s music. Join us for this exciting blend of sounds from East Africa, Delta Blues and even reggae and calypso. This project is made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

Do you love to sew or would you like to learn to sew? We need your help! Come to a Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee and help us create cloth tote bags for our community's Boomerang Bags initiative! Boomerang Bags is a grassroots, community-driven movement tackling plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers from all walks of life get together to make reusable ‘boomerang bags’ using recycled materials, as a means to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Seamsters under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult sewing companion. No registration required. Come and sew!

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

STORYTIME Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is intended for ages 0-6 with an actively participating adult caregiver. Storytime encourages language development, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. No registration is required. Siblings and guests are always welcome. Storytime begins on June 4 and continues through August 8. (Please note: there is no storytime on August 6.) Storytime will resume with the fall session on September 10.

Book Buds is an informal reading buddies program for youth that pairs younger kids (elementary grades) with older kids (middle & high school grades) for one-on-one reading. Younger kids can read to or be read to by older kids or the pair can take turns sharing a book together. This program is meant to be a fun, no pressure way for youth to build a passion for reading for the fun of it.

Join us in the hallway that connects the library to Faribault Parks & Rec to view the Green Card Voices traveling exhibit for the month of June. Green Card Voices is a Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at changing the way the world perceives immigrants. Through the power of storytelling, we connect the voices of immigrants unheard to the public. Learn more at Greencardvoices.com

A TOUCH OF MAGIC, INC. PRESENTS MIXED NUTS! Friday, June 28, 10:30am or 1:30pm* (*ASL). (30 min.) All ages The afternoon program will be ASL interpreted. What is everyone laughing about? It’s the Midwest’s favorite Kid’s Comedy duo, Mixed Nuts, from A Touch of Magic Entertainment. Join us for physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation! "Mixed Nuts" (aka Mark & Lori) have tickled funny bones throughout the region with their special blend of hilarious hijinks, guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter in ages 4-94! Mixed Nuts is produced by www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com

A TOUCH OF MAGIC, INC. PRESENTS MIXED NUTS! Friday, June 28, 10:30am or 1:30pm* (*ASL). (30 min.) All ages The afternoon program will be ASL interpreted. What is everyone laughing about? It’s the Midwest’s favorite Kid’s Comedy duo, Mixed Nuts, from A Touch of Magic Entertainment. Join us for physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation! "Mixed Nuts" (aka Mark & Lori) have tickled funny bones throughout the region with their special blend of hilarious hijinks, guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter in ages 4-94! Mixed Nuts is produced by www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com