Upcoming library events at Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Make & Take Craft: Washer Necklaces

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Come on in anytime between 2:00-4:00 PM and get crafty! Make a fun summer necklace using silver washers, ribbon and cording. All supplies provided. (No preregistration)Ages 5 and up

Dig Into Reading with Professor Marvel's Amazing Archaeological Adventure!

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Professor Marvel will lead you on an amazing journey as you discover the magic in Merlin's goblet, recently unearthed at an archaeological dig. The program will feature non-stop action with interactive storytelling, comedy and magic designed to illustrate the wonders found in books. All ages.

Summer Flowers

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

We'll create flowers with cupcakes and candies and read stories of things found in an early summer garden.

Terrarium Workshop

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

We'll DIG INTO the dirt and make our own terrarium! Create an ideal enclosed environment for your very own plant and learn about the ecosystem.

Garden Art: Make A Fairy Garden House

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Using found items, make an ornamental Fairy House for your yard or garden. Artist Jen Anfinson will guide you through making your own, unique creation out of scavenged and re-purposed items. All necessary supplies provided, free of charge, but participants are encouraged to bring items to help customize their Fairy House. Ages 14 and up.

Origami Workshop

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Author and Origami Artist Christine Kallevig will be here sharing origami stories and folklore. You'll also fold origami! Ages 5-12

Music In The Park: Sizzlin' Swing Big Band

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Pack a picnic and head over to Veteran's Park for a evening Big Band concert by the lake with Sizzlin' Swing! All ages welcome.
Veteran's Park is located at 15612 Cedar Point Road, Paynesville which is just off Old Lake Road on Lake Koronis.

Big Diggers & The Treasures They Find

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Explore the fascinating machines that tunnel and excavate. We'll take a reading adventure to visit mines and find treasures. Discover your very own treasures and bring them home! Ages 0-6 Sponsored by the Friends of the Paynesville Public Library.

Dig-up Secrets From The Earth: Clues To An Amazing Past!

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Find out about the mineral treasures, creatures and peoples that lie buried, waiting for you to discover! Uncover your very own treasures! Ages 6-12 Presented by the Friends of the Paynesville Public Library.

The Zoomobile is Coming to Town

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

With a variety of animals and props, the Zoomobile naturalists will show and teach us all about some great animals. There will even be some DIGGERS!
All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Paynesville Public Library.

Dig Up Vegetable Stories

When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

"Dig up" vegetable stories-Where Potatoes, Carrots and Funny Garden Tales are waiting to be unearthed! Ages 6-12. Presented by the Friends of the Library.

Make and Take Craft Bookmarks

When: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

Stop in and make a fun 'page corner' bookmark to mark your latest book. All supplies provided. Stop in anytime between 2 and 4 pm. No preregistration. Ages 5-12. Presented by Friends of the Library.

Muddy Tales

When: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Paynesville

A storytime about all things muddy and the creatures that love the mud. Ages 0-6. Presented by Friends of the Library.