Library Board Meeting
The Friday Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th at the New Richmond Civic Center. 156 East Fourth Street.

Author Michael Hachey
Author Michael Hachey, whose books include Means to an End and A Matter of Motive, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Friends of the Library annual meeting on Saturday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Michael Hachey was born in Superior, Wisconsin, and raised near Detroit, Michigan. For the last sixteen years, he has made his home in Hudson, Wisconsin, where he operates an engineering consulting business and sails on the St. Croix River with his wife, Kathie.

Spring Storytime sessions have ended
The Babygarten, Preschool and Toddler Storytime sessions have ended.

Children’s Book Week
May 11th - 17th

Children’s Book Week will be celebrated with drawings for books and other prizes so make sure to stop in and register. Vote for your favorite book from 2007 and favorite author and illustrator, too!

Preschool Dora the Explorer Fiesta Storytime
May 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Don’t wait, register now for the Dora the Exlporer Fiesta at Friday Memorial Library. Help Dora and Boots find the Big Red Chicken’s birthday cake. Kids will make Dora bracelets and binoculars to aid in the search for the cake. A very fun time for fans of Dora Explorer books and movies. This program is for children ages 5 and under with a parent.

End of the Year Pizza Tasting Party - Early Out Program
May 14th at 2:30 p.m.

Our annual End of the Year Pizza Party - - - -yum! Program for elementary age students.

Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory Board will not meet during the month of May.

Book Club
May 15th at 6:30 p.m.

Like to read? That’s the only requirement to join the Third Thursday Book Club at the library. No membership card. No fee. No lifetime commitment.

If interested, please sign up at the library and join us the third Thursday of each month. For May we are reading "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion. Discussion will be May 15 and the June selection will be "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" by Kris Radish.

Yu-Gi-Oh & Magic the Gathering
Yu Gi Oh and Magic the Gathering will meet at 3:30 p.m. on May 22nd.

Library Closed
The library will be closed May 24 - May 26 for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club will meet on June 5th at 10:00 a.m. The book that will be discussed is The Body of David Hayes by Ridley Pearson.

Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Program
Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library is a summer reading club designed to encourage children to read during the summer months. Children may sign up at Friday Memorial Library beginning the week of June 9th. Participants may read whatever interests them, including books in languages other than English. Summer reading list have been prepared with recommended titles to feature and explore the world of insects.

Baby Bugs Summer Reading Club
As in past years, children pre-school and younger may participate by having someone read to them. This year, in support of the Library’s initiative to foster pre-literacy skills, the Library will have special reading logs and offer age appropriate prizes to children (birth - age 3) who participate in the Baby Bugs Summer Reading Club.

Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is the theme for the teen summer reading club for grades 6 - 12. Register between June 9th and July 30th. Each participant will receive a free reading record and the opportunity to earn some great prizes.

Fantasy Corral
Wednesday, June 11th at 10:30 a.m.

Kick off the summer reading program with a visit from Fantasy Corral. Furry, friendly, and fun animals will be right here at the library.

Baby Bug Storytime
Monday, June 16th at 9:30 a.m.

Dakota Wild Animals
Wednesday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m.

Experience the excitement of reptiles and mammals! Meet some of the world’s most unique critters in a safe environment.

Ozseeker the Clown
Wednesday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m.

She will slay the fear of clowns in a single encounter. Trained by Ringling clowns she will bring laughs and smiles all around.

Teen Program - Transform a Cupcake
Thursday, June 26th at 3:00 p.m.

Transform a Cupcake - then eat it up! Please pre-register.

Ken Lonnquist
Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

This funny, talented songwriter and singer will bring his unique, imaginative, and rib-tickling kids songs to New Richmond. He has opened for legends like Pete Seeger and Greg Brown among others, so bring the whole family.

Baby Bug Storytime
Monday, July 7th at 9:30 a.m.

Rob Reid
Wednesday, July 9th at 10:30 a.m.

This author and entertainer will bring giggles and grins to the whole family. Interactive fun, stories, and songs are Rob’s trademarks.

Teen Program - Got Game?
Thursday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m.

Got Game? Join us for an awesome afternoon of Nintendo Wii and board games. Bring in your own games and controllers, too! Please pre-register.

Magic Mama
Wednesday, July 16th at 10:30 a.m.

Organic hip-hop and World Beats for the whole family. Magic Mama delivers an empowering and hope-filled message of love and respect for all and inspires creative thinking and Earth Friendly actions.

Baby Bug Storytime
Monday, July 21st at 9:30 a.m.

Teen Program - Duct Tape Mania
Tuesday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

Create some cool and colorful duct tape creations. Please pre-register.

Katie McKy
Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:30 a.m.

Katie is the author of the book "Pumpkin Town" and she will bring it to life using the audience. Prepare yourself for laughter and fun.

Butterfly Ball
Wednesday, July 30th at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with an event to remember. Flutter in and enjoy games, prizes, refreshments, and crafts.