Weather cancellations

The threat of multiple inches of snow has convinced us to cancel the Holiday Story time set for December 24 at 10:30 a.m. We regret any inconvenience.

We haven't decided if the Library is be open on the 24th. We'll take a look at the situation tomorrow morning.

Saturday may also be a challenge for staff to get to the Library. Hopefully the Street Dept will have plowed the lot and streets.

Keep listening to Brookings Radio for updates. Happy Holidays!

Elvita

Holiday fun for kids

We've got a great lineup of programs for kids the next two weeks. Monday December 21 at 1:00, we’re showing a couple of holiday movies: Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas and How the Grinch stole Christmas. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, join us for Christmas crafts. Both of those start at 1:00 also. Then on Christmas Eve we’re going to have holiday stories with cookies and cocoa at 10:30 in the morning.

The week after Christmas we’ll have another movie, more crafts and bingo. All of those start at 1:00. Join us for great times for kids at the Library during their holiday break.

Elvita

Doesn’t a cup of Christmas cheer sound good right now, especially if it’s hot chocolate from the Mango Tree Coffee, located on the second floor of the Library. The hot chocolate is very rich and creamy and definitely a treat.

The Mango Tree is open 8-8 M-Th, 10-5 on F-Sat, and 1-5 on Sunday. We'll see you there!

Elvita

Genealogy help from BAGS

This Saturday the Brookings Area Genealogical Society is hosting a Genealogy Help Session from 10 a.m. to noon in the Historical Room on the second floor of the Library.

The purpose of the help sessions is to assist individuals in researching their family ancestors and history. Society members will be available to provide tips on getting started, online help, how to communicate with public entities to secure information, genealogy forms, how to organize collected material, genealogy programs, and other specific helps that are requested.

Appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in the Saturday Genealogy Help Sessions can simply come to the library between 10 a.m. and noon this Saturday and on the second Saturday of any month.

Elvita

Scholastic Book Sale - great for gifts

The Library is holding its annual Scholastic Book Fair this week. It will run from Saturday, December 5 through Sunday December 13 during regular library hours. We have a nice selection of new children and young adult books, software and other items that would make great holiday gifts. The proceeds help the children's department by providing materials for our collection and for the summer reading programs.

Books are great gifts that keep giving year after year.

Elvita