Storytime Online!

October 1, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join Miss Jenni for stories and early literacy activities! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Deep Valley Virtual Book Festival

October 3, 2020, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom.

The Blue Earth County Library System is participating in this year's festival that celebrates Minnesota authors and books! All LIVE programs including the opening and closing announcements, giveaways and drawing are available to view on Zoom beginning October 3. An easy "how to" video to sign up for Zoom will be available on our website soon: www.deepvalleybookfestival.com All pre-recorded programs will have a link to the program on YouTube. The program title on the schedule will be linked at the scheduled release time. After the release, this video will remain on YouTube to be viewed at a later time. The programs will be able to be viewed until December 31, 2020.

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October 4, 2020, All Day @ Blue Earth County Library

Deep Valley Virtual Book Festival

October 4, 2020, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom.

The Blue Earth County Library System is participating in this year's festival that celebrates Minnesota authors and books. All LIVE programs including the opening and closing announcements, giveaways and drawing are available to view on Zoom beginning October 3. An easy "how to" video to sign up for Zoom will be available on our website soon: www.deepvalleybookfestival.com All pre-recorded programs will have a link to the program on YouTube. The program title on the schedule will be linked at the scheduled release time. After the release, this video will remain on YouTube to be viewed at a later time. The programs will be able to be viewed until December 31, 2020.

Maker Monday - Recycled Book Pumpkins

October 5, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

You'll love creating some cute pumpkins from recycled books! They make great fall decor. Pick up your kit next Monday October 5, between 10 am and 5 pm, at the holds pickup area. Instructions will be included in the kit, along with where to send a photo of your finished product.

Dance Express Storytime Online!

October 6, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join Miss MItzi from Dance Express for a story and a fun movement activity! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Storytime Online!

October 8, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join Miss Jenni for fun stories and early literacy activities! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Waking Up White: A Thoughtful Conversation About Race Online

October 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

www.zoom.us Meeting 926 5552 9172 Join us for a guided book discussion of WAKING UP WHITE and what author Debby Irving teaches us about realizing what it means to be white. Kristen Cvancara, Ph.D will moderate this discussion. She is a Professor of Communication Studies at MNSU, Mankato. She emphasizes that all are welcome, especially white folks who want to better understand race and what it means to be white in today’s society. Copies of Waking Up White are available for check-out by calling 507 - 304 - 4001.

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October 11, 2020, All Day @ Blue Earth County Library

Maker Monday - Dia de los Muertos Sculptures

October 12, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

This session will enable participants to learn about the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead, or All Souls Day. You will work with Cindy from ArtStart to create a colorful wire and clay sculpture, remembering special ancestors who have passed away. Ages 16+ or as a family project with a parent. Limit of 12. Registration required beginning on October 5 by calling 507-304-4002. You must be able to pick up a kit from 10 am to 5 pm on October 12. This project is made possible with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities.

Storytime Online!

October 13, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Miss Jennifer will read fun stories for preschoolers and lead an early literacy activity. https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Storytime Online!

October 15, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join Miss Jenni for fun stories and early literacy activities for preschoolers! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

The Opossum - One Amazing Animal Online

October 17, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Some people do not give the opossum its due as one of the more remarkable mammals found here in Minnesota. The opossum is usually viewed with pity and considered ugly by some people, but opossum has some amazing abilities that other animals do not have. Minnesota Area Naturalist Scott Kudelka will talk about its origins and one of its better known characteristics. Register at www.zoom.us using Meeting ID 917 6372 3371.

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October 18, 2020, All Day @ Blue Earth County Library

Maker Monday - Chunky Gourd with ARTifact

October 19, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

Celebrate the autumn season with ARTifact by designing a chunky gourd! This 4.5" by 5" item can be painted as a harvest gourd, pumpkin or fun jack-o-lantern.....it's all up to you and Kim can assist. Ages 16+ or as a family project with a parent. Limit of 25. Registration required beginning October 12 by calling 507-304-4002. You must be able to pick up a kit from 10 am to 5 pm on October 19.

Storytime Online: Sister Rita Anne!

October 20, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Sister Rita Anne from Good Counsel's Learning Academy will read fun stories for preschoolers! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Storytime Online!

October 22, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Miss Jenni has picked out some great stories to read and will lead an early literacy activity. https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Storytime For Grown-Ups Online!

October 22, 2020, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

Esther Yunkin, RN from "The Whole You" will present, "Career and Changes." Esther has had a life-long passion for helping others. After 17 years working as an RN in the ER, she was fed up putting short-term band-aids on chronic problems. So she left the emergency department to start holistic health coaching where she helps women reduce chronic pain and regain their energy by connecting the WHOLE woman (mind, body, spirit, diet, environment). Please register on the link found on our homepage or call 507 - 304 - 4002 for more information.

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October 25, 2020, All Day @ Blue Earth County Library

Maker Monday - Probiotics 101: Why You Need Them and How to Make Them

October 26, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

Esther from The Whole You will teach you how probiotics can improve your overall health, your mental wellbeing, and your skin clarity. Learn to make your own delicious probiotic-rich foods for just pennies per serving. You will leave this class with recipes for five simple probiotic foods/drinks and information on how to get a kombucha starter. ?To register for the class visit www.zoom.us with Meeting ID 924 4882 3198

Storytime Online: Mankato Clinic's Pediatric Therapy Services!

October 27, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Stephanie Blume, a Speech Therapist with Mankato Clinic's Pediatric Therapy Services, will read a story and lead an educational activity online for preschoolers! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446

Book Discussion Club Online

October 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join us as we review American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. Zoom log-in beginning at 5:30 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94959408849?pwd=RzF1M25MRGRBMmhjU0Mwbkh1MExGQT09 Meeting ID: 949 5940 8849 Passcode: 606205 Please call 304 - 4023 to request a copy of the book or for more information.

Storytime Online!

October 29, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Blue Earth County Library

Join Miss Jenni for some great stories and an early literacy activity for preschoolers! https://zoom.us/j/94494399868?pwd=WFZsOFdLSUR0YmlPTXJKY0xMV2MxZz09 Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446