Upcoming library events at Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Wonder Weavers: Digging our Way to China

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Come play in our imaginary sand box and enjoy stories of a giant who likes to garden, talking mud puddles and friends that never leave each other behind. Our program is laced with a little sand and dirt as wll as learning about compost, plus a large dash of audence participation. The Wonder Weavers are great story tellers for kids of all ages!

3rd Thursday Make-and-Take Critter Craft

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - All Day
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Stop in anytime to take part in our Third Thursday "underground critter" craft. Use poms, clothespins, chenille stems and a touch of glue to create a unique clip with an ant on top!

Dig Into Reading Summer Movie Series

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Camp Green Lake is a camp with an unusual method of discipline. The camp makes all of its wards dig large holes under the guise of building character. The real reason is a plan to find a buried treasure left in the desert long ago.

Soil Rocks! Can You Dig it?

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

St. John's Aboretum is ready to give you the dirt on what is going on down there through games, stories and hand-on activities. Soil Rocks! is a one-hour program geared towards children ages 3-12.

Dig into Reading: Library Camp

When: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Join us for 2 days of Summer Reading Program fun. Make a worm motel, eat dirt, take a hike and learn about underground animals. We are offering two sessions each day to meet the needs of various age groups. Please choose the group that best matches your child. Registration includes both days of fun! MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS.

Dig into Reading: Library Camp

When: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Join us for 2 days of Summer Reading Program fun. Make a worm motel, eat dirt, take a hike and learn about underground animals. We are offering two sessions each day to meet the needs of various age groups. Please choose the group that best matches your child. Registration includes both days of fun! MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS.

Dig into Reading: Library Camp

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Join us for 2 days of Summer Reading Program fun. Make a worm motel, eat dirt, take a hike and learn about underground animals. We are offering two sessions each day to meet the needs of various age groups. Please choose the group that best matches your child. Registration includes both days of fun! MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS.

Dig into Reading: Library Camp

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Join us for 2 days of Summer Reading Program fun. Make a worm motel, eat dirt, take a hike and learn about underground animals. We are offering two sessions each day to meet the needs of various age groups. Please choose the group that best matches your child. Registration includes both days of fun! MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS.

ArtStart: Words that Attract!

When: Friday, July 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Words That Attract

Work with an artist to create magnetic poetry word strips that adhere to any steel surface like a refrigerator, school locker or magnetic board. Then design and decorate a box that contains your magnetic poetry word strips. These handmade magnetic poetry kits make terrific gifts!

Dig Into Summer Movie Series

When: Saturday, August 03, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Zapped by their dad’s electronic magnetic shrinking invention, the children suddenly find themselves at eye-level with the ants. Swept up and put out with the trash, the tiny troupe must begin a thrill-filled adventure as they try to keep from being stepped on by their parents, eaten by the family dog, or shredded by a menacing lawnmower.

Senior Movie Club

When: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Join us for a movie and a discussion following. British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.

Magical Mia!

When: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael

Magical Mia Brings her Amazing Magic Show to St. Michael-- Mia brings delightful music, stories and poetry, unusual & amazing magic from Asia. DON'T BLINK YOUR EYES or you'll miss one of Mia's stunning tricks.