Great River Regional Library - Event Announcements

Headquarters: 1300 W. St. Germain St. - St. Cloud, MN 56301 - 320-650-2500 - www.griver.org

Big Lake Library – For more info contact: Jeannette Burkhardt - Phone: 763-263-6445

Starting January 3, 2022 NEW Hours: MON. 1 - 6, TUE. 10 - 5, WED. 1 - 7, THU. 1 - 5, FRI. 10 - 5, SAT. 10 - 1

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Look over, around, under and through the library to find the items on the scavenger hunt sheet.  Keep your eyes peeled for the bear hidden somewhere in the library! For ages 2-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Lake Library.

Tuesday, March 1 to Saturday, March 26

During library open hours.

ECFE at the Library

ECFE and the library are partnering to host a monthly circle time! Join us as we sing songs, do movement activities, create fun crafts, and read books. For ages 0-5 and their families. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. Space is limited. Registration required. Please register with Big Lake ECFE.

Tuesday, March 8 and April 12

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bleeding Blossoms Take and Make kit

Using the items provided in the kit, learn about capillary action and the properties of materials in this science art project. Kits available while supplies last. For ages 6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Becker Library.

Wednesday, March 9

During library open hours

Dave’s Big Fun Show

Dave’s Big Fun Show will be performing at ECFE’s Rise and Shine event at Liberty Elementary school.  Bring the family for a fun filled 30-40 min show with music and comedy. Please stay home when sick. For all ages. A Legacy event.

Saturday, March 12

10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Storytime Tuesdays and Fridays

Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and early literacy skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. For ages 2-6. Limit 20. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Lake Library.

Tuesdays, March 15 and April 5 & 19

Fridays, March 11, 18 & 25 and April 1, 15, 22 & 29

10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Tiny Tot Tuesday

This is a self-directed time for parents/caregivers to explore and play with their little ones. Activities that help to build early literacy and school readiness will be set up around the Community Room down the hall from the library.  Supplies are provided. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. Limit 10. Registration required.

Tuesday, March 22 and April 26

10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Agamograph

Learn how to make a “moving” artwork, also known as a Lenticular. This program will be available in person or as a take & make. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. For ages tweens and teens. Limit 10. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Lake Library.

Wednesday, March 30

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Weaving Class

Joy of Exploration: SAORI Weaving with COMPAS Teaching Artist Chiaki O’Brien - SAORI Weaving provides the opportunity of freedom. Freedom to choose colors and textures while creating, to explore and much more! Chiaki will provide SAORI looms for participants to work on and she will facilitate and encourage students as they develop skills and enjoy SAORI Weaving process. The aim of the workshop is for participants to create one-of-a-kind piece of woven art! For ages teen and adults. Limit 9. Registration required. A Legacy event.

Monday, April 4

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Spring Gnomes class

Use the supplies provided for this in-person class to create a gnome with a spring theme. All supplies provided. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. For teens and adults. Limit 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Lake Library.

Wednesday, April 13

3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Wire Sculpture Class

Join Marilyn Dirkswager and learn about wire sculpture while making a sculpture of your own during this in-person class. All supplies provided. Social distancing measures will be in place at programs. Please stay home when sick. For ages teen and adults.  Limit 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Lake Library.

Monday, April 18

5:30 to 7:30 p.m