Congratulations to the winners of the Friends of the Library’s 3rd Annual Quilt and Basket Raffle, which took place on Thursday, February 14th at 7 pm! Thanks to all of you who supported our upcoming 2019 Summer Reading Program by participating and donating! Special thanks go out to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for providing the seed money to get this project started, as well as to Janelle Kelleher for making and donating the quilt!

Here is a list of the lucky individuals:
Quilt: Jeanne Tippery!
Pioneer Girl Basket: Eileen Hegland!
Tea with the Queen Basket: Joan Redig!
Adventures with Gary Paulson Basket: Sarah Erdmann!
Happy Camper Basket: Jean Carlson!
Cozy Reads Basket: Lynn Carr!
Murder in the North Basket: Hein Bloom!
Family Science Basket: Amy Kulas and Helen!
Mini Maker Space Basket: Jean Carlson!
I survived Basket: Barb Swenson!
Day at the Beach Basket: Sarah Erdmann!
My First Easter Basket: Ann Markegard!
Get Gardening Basket: Eileen Hegland!
Never Quit Drawing Basket: Twyla Peterson!
Car Lovers Basket: Beth Peterson-Lee and John!
Zen/Meditation Basket: Averi Hunter!
Family Staycation: Amy Kulas and Aden!

Questions? Give us a call at 896-READ!

The Houston Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

The Houston Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 21st in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone. We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 22nd. Questions? Give us a call at 896-READ!

Join us at the Houston Public Library on Monday, August 13th at 7 pm for a presentation on incredible India during our 2018 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Takes You Everywhere!”  Experience the wonder of India through stories and photographs with Kim Hammer, world traveler and owner of SUTRA global imports in Dakota, MN.  Questions?  Call us at 896-READ!

On Wednesday, August 8th from 1 to 2 pm out in our greenspace, the library will be hosting a very special Summer Reading event featuring “Music of the Congo” with Congolese guitarman, Siama,along with his partner, Dallas Johnson!  Siama has toured the world and recorded hundreds of radio hits from 1971-1995.  His music combines elements of traditional Congolese music and sounds from East African dance floor, with familiar elements from Delta Blues and even reggae and calypso. Everyone’s encouraged to play African hand percussion and to sing along in Kikongo, Swahili, and Lingala.  This event was paid for with funds from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund through a SELCO Legacy grant!  Questions?  Call the library at 896-READ!

Join us at the library on Monday, June 18th from 7 to 8 pm as we learn all about global games!  We’ll explore the fun side of world cultures as kids are introduced to a variety of toys and games from different countries.  There’s plenty of time for everyone to play and show off what they’ve learned through featured mini-performances of their own.  Global Games helps kids develop skills and build self-esteem while gaining new respect for world cultures.  In case of inclement weather, we’ll meet up at the Houston Community Center.  This event was paid for in part by funds from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund thanks to a SELCO legacy grant.   Questions?  Call the library at 896-READ!

The Houston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.  Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone.  We’ll see you during our regular hours of operation on Tuesday!