tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283530612024-03-13T10:06:42.152-07:00Hoyt Lakes Public Library206 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-10936118655114730702008-01-14T10:19:00.000-08:002008-01-14T10:37:27.766-08:00Adult Winter Reading Program<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/R4uq_z_5-LI/AAAAAAAAADw/cI6v_QCXK7k/s1600-h/eagle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155402211722393778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/R4uq_z_5-LI/AAAAAAAAADw/cI6v_QCXK7k/s320/eagle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program. The program runs from January 14 through March 7, 2008.</p><p>Read 5 or more books during this time period and receive a gift mug. For every 5 books you reador audio books you listen to, your name will be entered into a drawing. All books and audio books must come from our library, or picked up at our library.</p><p>Post your review for others to read by clicking on "Click Here to Post Your Review " in the right hand column, under <strong>Winter Reading Book Reviews.</strong></p>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-14238568730892222802007-02-14T13:40:00.000-08:002007-02-14T13:55:43.309-08:00TEEN TECH WEEK<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031508186650797858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 530px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="94" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RdOCCaXKZyI/AAAAAAAAADg/fXPAm-3Xaj4/s320/TTW_banner.gif" width="474" border="0" />Come to the Library the week of March 4 - 9 for the Grand Opening of our new Teen Space. Watch for Teen activities that will include <strong><em>Guitar Hero</em></strong> and <strong><em>Dance Dance Revolution</em></strong> competitions for beginners through advanced, a digital art contest, and demonstrations of the technology available at the Library.<br /><br />Come for free pizza and pop, drawings for prizes, and extra computer time for all teens.Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-5481567105752912402007-01-16T08:14:00.000-08:002007-01-16T08:20:38.593-08:00Winter Reading Program Begins today<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/Raz7KTC9IrI/AAAAAAAAADQ/WL2sRqdE4Ls/s1600-h/winter+reading.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020663838941192882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/Raz7KTC9IrI/AAAAAAAAADQ/WL2sRqdE4Ls/s320/winter+reading.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sign up begins today for all adults interested in participating in our Winter Reading Program: "Hot Reads for Cold Nights." <div><div></div><br /><div>Sign up and receive a bookmark, punch card, and a simple book review form. After you read each book, fill out the form, or post a review on our blog. Read 5 or more books by the end of the program, and receive a gift bag. Your name will also be placed in a drawing for additional prizes. Gift bags will be available for pick up at the library on March 9.</div><div> </div><div>Have fun reading!</div></div>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-77549785943623992952007-01-15T07:37:00.000-08:002007-01-15T07:48:14.319-08:00Teen Space being completed<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhAjC9ImI/AAAAAAAAACY/Nf552zHhOB0/s1600-h/Teen+Space+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020283240414257762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhAjC9ImI/AAAAAAAAACY/Nf552zHhOB0/s320/Teen+Space+010.jpg" border="0" /></a> Finishing the study table. Too many screws!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhAzC9InI/AAAAAAAAACg/jyWuYrl2mQA/s1600-h/Teen+Space+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020283244709225074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhAzC9InI/AAAAAAAAACg/jyWuYrl2mQA/s320/Teen+Space+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> Throwing the colors on the wall. A little messy, but fun.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhBDC9IoI/AAAAAAAAACo/-8EO5tBxDn4/s1600-h/Teen+Space+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020283249004192386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhBDC9IoI/AAAAAAAAACo/-8EO5tBxDn4/s320/Teen+Space+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> Testing out the electronic set up.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhBTC9IpI/AAAAAAAAACw/-DhUIhYFhLA/s1600-h/Teen+Space+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020283253299159698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RauhBTC9IpI/AAAAAAAAACw/-DhUIhYFhLA/s320/Teen+Space+008.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jamie, Eric, Tanner and Jake modeling the final product.<br /><br /></div>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-69275385124682672582007-01-11T11:00:00.000-08:002007-01-11T10:03:20.332-08:00Teen Space construction continues<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpvjC9IgI/AAAAAAAAABU/vQv8MB5z5PQ/s1600-h/Teen+Space+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018603994100867586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpvjC9IgI/AAAAAAAAABU/vQv8MB5z5PQ/s320/Teen+Space+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Putting together the "homework" table, chairs and T.V. stand.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpvzC9IhI/AAAAAAAAABc/DKJCHIZqRKk/s1600-h/Teen+Space+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018603998395834898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpvzC9IhI/AAAAAAAAABc/DKJCHIZqRKk/s320/Teen+Space+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Jamie and Jake rolling on the first coat of black.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwDC9IiI/AAAAAAAAABk/RU1Hf2vuib8/s1600-h/Teen+Space+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018604002690802210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwDC9IiI/AAAAAAAAABk/RU1Hf2vuib8/s320/Teen+Space+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Eric enjoying a break on the foof chair while </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Tanner works on the second coat.</span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwTC9IjI/AAAAAAAAABs/PiUpFD9Uu6U/s1600-h/Teen+Space+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018604006985769522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwTC9IjI/AAAAAAAAABs/PiUpFD9Uu6U/s320/Teen+Space+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Eric joining Tanner to finish the black layers.</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwjC9IkI/AAAAAAAAAB0/rl-rsvlxyUY/s1600-h/Teen+Space+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018604011280736834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaWpwjC9IkI/AAAAAAAAAB0/rl-rsvlxyUY/s320/Teen+Space+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Jake and Jamie working on the study chairs.</span>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-16515963382208482912007-01-09T13:03:00.000-08:002007-01-09T13:12:41.072-08:00Teen Space Construction<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEFnIFdzI/AAAAAAAAAAw/QVE4aRFI25o/s1600-h/2006+miscellaneous+052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018140379246327602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEFnIFdzI/AAAAAAAAAAw/QVE4aRFI25o/s320/2006+miscellaneous+052.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The construction on the Teen Space has begun. Our four volunteers worked hard all evening taping, painting and stuffing our "Foof" chairs. The wall will be black with flourescent splatters.<br /><br />We started with a gray base and will finish with the black during the next session. The guys have yet to put together the table and chairs, and will also need to set up the video gaming system.<br /><br />Remember to watch for our "Grand Opening" in March!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEG3IFd0I/AAAAAAAAAA4/1BdDXHURDtQ/s1600-h/2006+miscellaneous+068.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018140400721164098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEG3IFd0I/AAAAAAAAAA4/1BdDXHURDtQ/s320/2006+miscellaneous+068.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEHHIFd1I/AAAAAAAAABA/vxFwdBxYlSw/s1600-h/2006+miscellaneous+069.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018140405016131410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RaQEHHIFd1I/AAAAAAAAABA/vxFwdBxYlSw/s320/2006+miscellaneous+069.jpg" border="0" /></a>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-5232836645237731722007-01-05T12:17:00.000-08:002007-01-05T12:27:25.629-08:00Adult Winter Reading Program<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RZ6zCHIFdvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vhACu16T-mQ/s1600-h/winter+reading.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5016643883791382258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAD-ot0GiiQ/RZ6zCHIFdvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vhACu16T-mQ/s320/winter+reading.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Join us from January 16 through March 9, 2007 for the Adult Winter Reading program at the Hoyt Lakes Public Library. </div><div> </div><div>Come to the Library anytime starting January 16 and sign up. Receive a punch card, check out a book(s) and READ. If you finish 5 or more books, you will receive a gift bag at the end of the program and your name will be entered into our drawing for many other prizes. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-68783819324227332242007-01-05T11:51:00.000-08:002007-01-05T12:16:01.130-08:00Teen SpaceThanks goes to our Teen group for planning, selecting, and ordering furniture and equipment for our upcoming Teen Space. We have received all of the furniture and are in the process of scheduling a painting session. This space will be for ages 12 to 18 only. Covered beverages and snacks are allowed. This area will have poof chairs, a study table, a 27" TV with a DVD player, PS2 with games, including DDR, Need for Speed, Tony Hawk, and Wheel of Fortune. There will be video chairs and 4 controllers so you can challenge your friends. Movies rated G, PG, and PG-13 can be enjoyed in this area. Headphones will be available.<br /><br />Our Grand Opening of the Teen Space will be held during Teen Tech week beginning March 5. Watch for activities, such as DDR tournaments, podcasting, and game night.Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-1147990627877609292006-05-18T15:07:00.000-07:002006-05-19T13:35:05.256-07:00Teen Summer Program<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2671/3003/1600/Summer%20Reading%202006%20056.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px" height="234" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2671/3003/320/Summer%20Reading%202006%20056.jpg" width="203" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">TEEN PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Participate for a chance to win an iPod Nano!</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Read books, magazines, listen to audio books,</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">volunteer, help design a new Teen Space</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Earn registration slips for weekly drawings and win:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#000099;">iTunes gift cards</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;">McDonalds gift cards</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;">GameStop gift cards</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;">Tacora certificates</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;">Free Pizza</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000099;">Come join your peers in competition for Live Clue, Library Survivor, listen to some local bands, do a pizza taste test, show your style through the art of Henna</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Sign up begins on June 12 for ages 12 to 17.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Get a gift bag just for signing up!</span></p><p></p>Library Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353061.post-1147989606334860702006-05-18T14:55:00.000-07:002006-05-18T15:00:06.343-07:00Summer Hours BeginSaturday, May 20 is the last Saturday the library will be open until after Labor Day.<br />Our hours will be:<br /><br />Monday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm<br />Tuesday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm<br />Wednesday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm<br />Thursday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm<br />Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pmLibrary Director: Sue Sowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421008604579596930noreply@blogger.com0