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Apr 01st - 10:00 am
Drive-In Reading & RecreationThursdays at 10:00 am in Mary Park Miss Julie will host an outdoor storytime called Drive-in Reading & Recreation at Mary Park near the first playground. You can stay warm and snug inside your vehicle while you listen through your radio to her stories and songs. Afterwards, she will invite you outdoors to play together in a gross motor learning activity. Dress for the weather and meet her in the park! *Please note: The Library will be closed during storytime, and the park bathrooms will remain closed until May 1, 2021. |
Apr 02nd (All day)
In observance of Good Friday, Friday Memorial Library will be closed on April, 2, 2021. We will reopen on April 3, 2021. |
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Apr 06th - 4:30 pm
Library Board MeetingAt this time, meetings will be conducted virtually.Open to the public.
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Apr 08th - 10:00 am
Drive-In Reading & Recreation - Cancelled due to rainThursdays at 10:00 am in Mary Park Miss Julie will host an outdoor storytime called Drive-in Reading & Recreation at Mary Park near the first playground. You can stay warm and snug inside your vehicle while you listen through your radio to her stories and songs. Afterwards, she will invite you outdoors to play together in a gross motor learning activity. Dress for the weather and meet her in the park! *Please note: The Library will be closed during storytime, and the park bathrooms will remain closed until May 1, 2021. |
Apr 09th - 10:00 am
Paint Chip Poetry Take & Make for kids and familiesVirtual Programming Friday, April 9 at 10:00 am on our Facebook Page Quantities are limited. In this poetry-themed Take & Make video, Miss Julie demonstrates how to use the items in the kit to play the Paint Chip Poetry game and to create a little paint chip notepad. If you haven't already, you can request this take & make kit in your next curbside pickup or just ask for one at the front desk on your next visit to the library. Pick up this kit the week of April 5-9 and then watch Ms. Julie demonstrate the steps on Facebook, April 9 at 10:00 am. |
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Apr 12th - 10:00 am
STEMVirtual Programming Select Mondays at 10:00 am on our Facebook Page Join Ms. Jess for this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) video as we explore the engineering marvel that is cardboard and maybe be inspired to create your own cardboard masterpiece. To create your own cardboard, you will need 3 pieces of paper and some glue. On Select Mondays, Ms. Jess will share a new STEM project on our Facebook page. STEM is a great hands-on way to learn about our world. These projects can be done with common materials found around |
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Apr 14th - 11:00 am
Diane's Crafty Corner: Fun Plastic Bag StorageVirtual Programming Wednesday at 11:00 am on our Facebook Page In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) Diane shows us how to recycle a box to create storage for plastic bags. |
Apr 15th - 10:00 am
Drive-In Reading & RecreationThursdays at 10:00 am in Mary Park Miss Julie will host an outdoor storytime called Drive-in Reading & Recreation at Mary Park near the first playground. You can stay warm and snug inside your vehicle while you listen through your radio to her stories and songs. Afterwards, she will invite you outdoors to play together in a gross motor learning activity. Dress for the weather and meet her at the park! *Please note: The Library will be closed during storytime, and the park bathrooms will be closed until May 1, 2021. Apr 15th - 7:00 pm
Crafty Adults: Cork Charms for GlassesVirtual Programming Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm on our Facebook Page Today I want to share with you how to make DIY Recycled Cork Charms for Glasses. These would make great homemade party favors for your next summer party. Pick up your kit the week of April 12-15, supplies are limited. On April 15, Nora will walk you through the steps of creating your project on Facebook!
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Apr 18th - 1:00 pm
The Social Justice Advisory Group presents Shirley Yang: Hmong Heritage through FoodSunday, April 18 at 1:00 pm at the Mary Park Bandshell Pavillion Registration Required - Please register by Wednesday, April 14 Join us as we celebrate and bring awareness to Hmong Heritage this month. Shirley Yang, a Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts trained caterer and personal chef, will offer an outdoor cooking demonstration of larb, the unofficial national dish of Laos. A small tasting of the dish will be provided, and she will share stories about Hmong food and farming. Afterwards, participants can plant seeds of the herbs used in Yang’s larb recipe. The mission of the Friday Memorial Library Social Justice Advisory Group is to engage community members through education and conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. By using the power of stories, the group aims to broaden perspectives, defuse fears, and build trust so that our community provides a strong, vibrant, and welcoming space for current and future generations. Friday Memorial Library acknowledges its duty in promoting citizenship and literacy and believes that creating a welcoming environment is essential in sustaining a healthy and thriving community. |
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Apr 20th - 6:00 pm
Community Connections with Crowning AchievementsVirtual Programming Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 pm on our Facebook Page Each month, we sit down for a virtual chat with a different community organization. We learn more about how they support the community and how our community can support them. This month we're talking to Crowning Achievements. Crowning Achievements is a non-profit serving men and women, over 16 in the St. Croix Valley Area of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with special needs. They host fun events each month within our communities to foster awareness and acceptance of their participants, as well as to promote their social circle and skills. All of this they do in hopes of increasing their integration in society as well as advancing and increasing their employment opportunities. |
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Apr 22nd - 10:00 am
Drive-In Reading & RecreationThursdays at 10:00 am in Mary Park Miss Julie will host an outdoor storytime called Drive-in Reading & Recreation at Mary Park near the first playground. You can stay warm and snug inside your vehicle while you listen through your radio to her stories and songs. Afterwards, she will invite you outdoors to play together in a gross motor learning activity. Dress for the weather and meet her at the park! *Please note: The Library will be closed during storytime, and the park bathrooms will be closed until May 1, 2021. |
Apr 23rd - 10:00 am
Poems for Your Pocket Take & Make for kids and familiesVirtual Programming Friday, April 23 at 10:00 am on our Facebook Page Quantities are limited. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Miss Jess as she shows you how to create some unique ways to keep your favorite poems close and to share them with friends in this poetry-themed Take & Make video. Pick up a Take & Make kit in the Library, or call 715-243-0431 to request one for curbside pickup. Pick up this kit the week of April 19-23 and then watch Ms. Jess demonstrate the steps on Facebook, April 23 at 10:00 am. |
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Apr 26th - 10:00 am
STEMVirtual Programming Select Mondays at 10:00 am on our Facebook Page Join Ms. Jess for this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) video as we look at potential and kinetic energy by creating a Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction. To try this science experiment, you will need a handful of large popsicle sticks or tongue depressors. On Select Mondays, Ms. Jess will share a new STEM project on our Facebook page. STEM is a great hands-on way to learn about our world. These projects can be done with common materials found around your house. |
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Apr 28th - 11:00 am
Diane's Crafty Corner: Reusable Felt Air FreshenersVirtual Programming Wednesday at 11:00 am on our Facebook Page Diane shows us how to make reusable air fresheners. All you need is felt, buttons and essential oils. |
Apr 29th - 10:00 am
Drive-In Reading & RecreationThursdays at 10:00 am in Mary Park Miss Julie will host an outdoor storytime called Drive-in Reading & Recreation at Mary Park near the first playground. You can stay warm and snug inside your vehicle while you listen through your radio to her stories and songs. Afterwards, she will invite you outdoors to play together in a gross motor learning activity. Bring your winter gear and meet her at the park! *Please note: The Library will be closed during storytime, and the park bathrooms are closed for the winter season. |
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