Summer Reading at Van Horn begins June 1st!
Sign-up Week is June 1st through June 6th – Stop in to the Youth Library to sign up and get your goody bag!
Sign up is available all summer. Summer Reading is free and open to all ages, and full of fun programs and prizes.
Weekly Events – beginning the week of June 8
Garden Explorers!
Mondays – June 8 – July 27, 1pm-3pm @ the library
Explore garden-themed activities & make crafts to decorate your garden!
Storytime
Wednesdays – June 17 – August 12, 10am @ the library
Stories and songs on the library lawn with Miss Heidi!
Special Events
Critter Campout*
Wednesday, June 3rd, 6:30 on the Library Lawn
Critter Campout is a special storytime concert event with musician Will Bjorndal for kids and their stuffed animals!
If your stuffy is feeling brave, they can sleep over at the library.
Egg Carton Planting
Wednesday, June 10 – 1-3pm @ library
Get your hands dirty at the library with this seed planting program! Michelle from Whispering Trees Farm will help us plant various flower seeds that you can take home and plant in your own garden! This is a drop-in program and open to all ages
Community Drum Circle*
Wednesday, June 24th – 6:30pm @ Library
All are welcome to play in our Community Drum Circle! Musical artist Mike Arturi will guide participants through an easy introduction in how to play the drums and then lead the group through an exciting rhythmic journey all can enjoy!
Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, June 27 – 10:30am @ Library
Join the Zumbrota Community Band for a concert and opportunity to see musical instruments up close and personal! A great sensory exploration for your curious littles.
Teen Garden Parties*
June 30 and July 28 – 7pm @ Library (sign-up required)
June 30: Watercolor Dragonflies with Willow*
July 28: Garden Tea Party
Plant-A-Row!
Thursday, July 9 6-8pm @ Library
Come play this bingo-style game with plants as prizes!
Discover Reptiles with the Creature Teacher*
Monday, July 13 – 7pm @ PI City Hall
Learn about reptiles with the “Creature Teacher,” Tom Pederson! See and touch (if you want!) several types of frogs, lizards, turtles and snakes from around the world.
Parrot Facts and Big Laughs*
Monday, July 20 – 2pm @ PI City Hall
Join Buddy, a Blue Crowned Conure, to learn about the fascinating world of parrots. Buddy likes to say hi, laugh, and danc
e. Learn about parrots’ natural habitat and try and make Buddy laugh with your best joke.
Plants vs Zombies Escape Room
Thursday, July 23 – 3-6pm @ Library
Can you solve the puzzles to collect all the plants before the zombies eat your brains?? Assemble a team and test your skills!
Sign-up recommended – contact the library for more information. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.
All activities are free & open to the public.
*This program is made possible by the people of MN through MN’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Library Legacy Fund, in cooperation with our regional library system, SELCO.