Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Looking for a great volunteering experience!?

The Northfield Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is looking for new members!

The requirements are:

1.  Must be a teen in grade 9 or up.
2.  Must be interesting in what the library has and offers for teen.

TAB meet the first Monday of the month at 7 pm.  Our next meeting is Monday, January 5th in the library's meeting room.  Refreshments served.  Welcome all!

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Here is the S.M.A.R.T Tab Team!

S.M.A.R.T.
(Student Masters Answering Random Trivia)

Gus, Jasper, Cynthia and Will did very well finishing in the middle of the 13 teams!

Put it on your radar for next year!!

Monday, November 10, 2014

It's official! TAB will have a team in the Trivia Bee!

Come "root" them on and participate yourself!! On Friday, November 14, join Quizmistress Jessica Peterson White and the Friends of the Northfield Public Library for a night (7-9pm) of challenging and fun trivia competition between teams of four.  Before the Final Round, there will also be a Heads-Tails round open to all with wonderful prizes for the winner!  

All proceeds go to the Capital Campaign for the Public Library.  A night with friends, neighbors, and knowledge--what better way to help make our library better!  

The 2014 TAB Team Members are: Jasper Egge, Cynthia Terry, Will Kruse and Gus Ohnesorge  




Wednesday, October 29, 2014

November's TAB Meeting is Monday, Nov. 3rd at 7 pm.

It's that time already!
New members or anyone interested is invited to attend!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

October's meeting is the 6th at 7 pm!


We will be having our regular meeting this coming MONDAY 10/6 at 7 pm.  The Gambling kits have come so we can look them over as we plan for the Speak Easy on Saturday, Oct. 25th.  We have LOTS of planning to do!  Please bring a friend- the more the merrier!!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Meet author Michael Perry- he's a BLAST!

Free of course!!!

Getting ready for school? Check out these great FREE resources for you!

American Decades
American Decades is a cross-disciplinary source for students and researchers who need a single reference to explore and analyze the events, people and social trends that have impacted contemporary American history. Each volume covers a 10-year period (1900-2009) and covers arts, medicine and health, media, education, world events, religion, government and politics, lifestyles, law, business and economy, and sports.
Provided by the Northfield Public Library


Transparent Language
Transparent Language is a language-learning program that includes over 80 languages. Learn pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing skills and vocabulary. Have access to "Word of the Day", language and culture blogs, and an online community of over 1.5 million users through Transparent's Facebook, Twitter and You Tube Communities. Download the Byki Mobile App for iPhone and Android devices and learn a language on-the-go.


Learning Express
Learning Express lets you practice taking tests like the SAT,ACT, ASVAB, GED, Citizenship and more. Gain computer skills by taking interactive tutorial courses on popular computer software. Improve math, reading and other skills for elementary, middle and high school students.

Provided by the Northfield Public Library.

September's meeting is Monday, Sept. 8th

Start off the new school year right! Commit to TAB and be part of the excitement of planning the library expansion and remodel!  YOUR ideas count.
Monday, Sept. 8th at 7 pm
The library's original entrance @1970.

Monday, August 04, 2014

TAB's Monthly meeting! Monday, Aug. 4th at 7 pm!

The Teen Advisory Board needs you!! 
1.  It looks GREAT on college and job applications.
2. It's service to your community.
3. It's fun and you will learn some new things.
4. Meet other people who want to serve the community and the library!
5. Only meet once a month.
6.  It looks great on college scholarship applications!  (And will put you in the running for generous Friends & Foundation of the Northfield Library scholarships.)
7.  Design and implement the teen summer reading program and more!

All teens are invited to HAVE A SAY in what the library offers to teens and tweens!  This year will be especially exciting with the library re-configuring of the library spaces!!

Contact Kathy Ness if you have any questions- 507-645-1804

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Wednesday nights in a park near you!! The first Books & Stars is June 11

7 pm June 11 Central Park  
Justin Roberts!
Parents' Choice Gold Award winner and Grammy nominee Justin Roberts is key player in the world of hip kids music!
Justin’s appearance is made possible by the 
Friends & Foundation of the Library
Booker opens at 6:30 for library material check out.

 In case on inclement weather we move to the Oddfellow's Pavilion- Forrest Ave. by 3 Links Care Center.

Monday, June 02, 2014

Tuesday, April 01, 2014