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Minnesota history program May 24

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 10:00:00 AM

George Nelson, fur trader
Thursday, May 24, 12:00 noon
Large meeting room

History comes to life when fur trader George Nelson (1786-1859), played by a costumed interpreter from the Minnesota Historical Society, gives a fascinating view of daily life in the fur trade, and talks about what Minnesota was like before it became a state. Free. All ages welcome. Offered in partnership with the Mower County Historical Society and the Library.

Red River Dances concert May 24 at Paramount

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 9:45:00 AM

Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, Austin

Join Bob and Julie Walser as you listen to live music and learn the party dances of the Metis people of the Upper Midwest. All ages are invited to join the party at the Paramount! Tickets are only $5.00 per person, or $10.00 per family. Co-sponsored by the Library.

Etiquette school June 23 at HHH

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 9:30:00 AM

Saturday, June 23, 9-11 a.m.
Hormel Historic Home, Austin

Attention young ladies ages 9-14! Are you prepared to attend the finest dinner parties? Do you know how best to introduce yourself? Can you sip tea with grace and ease? Perhaps it's time to enroll in the pre-eminent Etiquette School for Young Ladies! Cost is $5.00 per person. Register at the Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave. NW (433-4243). Adults also welcome. Presented by the Library and the Hormel Historic Home.

Friends of the Library logo contest

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 9:20:00 AM

The Friends of the Austin Public Library need a logo! A contest will be held June 1-August 1, 2012, and the designer of the winning logo will receive $75.00. Click here for contest details.

Open viewing hours for The Saint John's Bible

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 9:10:00 AM


Thursday, May 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon

During Open Viewings, selected volumes of The Saint John's Bible will be available for viewing outside the case. Additional times by prior arrangement only. 

Summer Months:  Scheduled Open Viewing times are limited during summer months, but groups and out-of-town visitors are encouraged to contact the library to request a special appointment.  The library will accommodate as many requests as staff and volunteer availability allow.

Showtimes for The Illuminator and a Bible for the 21st Century

Submitted by Staff
on May 7th, 2012 at 9:00:00 AM

The 50-minute video, The Illuminator and a Bible for the 21st Century, which tells the story of The Saint John's Bible and its artistic director, Donald Jackson, will be shown in the small meeting room at the following times:

Watch for future showtimes! 

Several copies of this DVD are available for checkout.