• Drawing of a waving gnome near a mushroom
    Sew a gnome with Sue
    Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 2:00pm

    Sew a gnome with librarian Sue from 2-6 pm Thursday, November 14. Sewing machines and tools will be provided by the library. Some fabrics will be provided by the library. Matching fabrics are not guaranteed! Let us know if you need fake fur (beard material) by November 9 so that we can have some on hand for you. You may bring your own fabrics and/or scissors if you choose.

    The library will provide dried corn as a weighting medium, if you choose to use it.

    Need additional time? Librarian Meredith will...

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  • November 2019 Book Group
    Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

    Join Librarian Sue to discuss the New York Times bestselling book and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Nonfiction Award, "The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border."

    For Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under...

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RB Digital Magazines

Did you know that you have access to over 135 full-color digital magazines, free with your libary card? Read anywhere, anytime on your mobile divice or computer. We have magazines on food & cooking, health & fitness, life-style, cars & motorcycles, science & technology, travel, current events, woodworking, photography, and more!

If you haven't tried our digital magazine collection yet, keep reading to learn how to get started.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a multi-year project designed to encourage parents to read aloud at least 1000 books with their children before they enter school.

The program is open to any preschooler whose primary caregiver uses the Scandinavia Public Library in person.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten goals include:

Crafting Bee

The Scandinavia Public Library invites all crafters to Crafting Bee! Enjoy an atmosphere of creativity and mutual support as you work alongside other crafters. Whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, quilt bead, or scrap, and whether you are a novice or an experienced pro, these sessions are open to everyone! Assistance is available for a wide variety of crafts as well. All ages are welcome, although younger children should be supervised. This group meets every Thursday morning from 10 a.m Read More about Crafting Bee