Our America 250 celebration and Summer Reading theme aligned to provide us this unique glimpse into the American spirit of innovation! Burpee’s Historic Breakthrough seed collection features nine iconic “firsts” that transformed American farms and gardens and still stand the … Continue reading →
Today’s is the first day to signup for Summer Reading! Stop into the library to get started with a challenge sheet and get more information on events and programming at the library this summer! You can see scheduled for events … Continue reading →
Summer Reading at Van Horn begins May 31st! Sign-up Week is May 31st through June 4th – Stop in to the Youth Library to sign up and get your goody bag! Summer Reading is free and open to all ages, … Continue reading →
Our first session of Skype-a-Scientist is coming up TOMORROW, Thursday, June 24th. Join us from 1pm to 2pm at Pine Island City Hall as we chat with materials scientist and engineer Garrett McKeown Wessler about his work with solar panels and science … Continue reading →
Join us for this virtual event as we host professional storyteller Katie Knutson! Katie has performed in Pine Island previously for Summer Reading 2014 and for Winterfest in 2015, and is excited to perform for us again — virtually this … Continue reading →
Greeting Summer Readers!We are halfway through the summer reading program at Van Horn Library! So far we have given away almost 100 prizes for completed challenge sheets, given out nearly 400 craft kits, and talked to some amazing scientists. Keep up … Continue reading →
Today’s story time is cancelled due to the rain and wet. We look forward to reading with you next week at 10am on the library lawn.
Continue reading →Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners! #1: Handmade Harry Potter Basket: Hannah Johnson #2: Hugo and Pete’s Dragon Movie Night: Maleah Browns #3: Harry Potter Lego Set: Greta Hemingson #4: Secret Life of Pets and Emperor’s New Groove Movie Night: … Continue reading →
We are looking forward to our Summer Reading Program’s official kickoff tomorrow, June 26, from 1-3PM here at the library. The Goodhue County Historical Society is bringing their fantastic trunk of games-throughout-the-ages for kids and parents alike to try their hand … Continue reading →
Summer Reading has just started, but we’re already going all out! We’ve already have nearly 250 kids of all ages sign up to participate in our reading challenge. We are still accepting registrants for it, so please come in if … Continue reading →
