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Haiku Contest – Entries Due April 24th

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Haiku Contest

A short poem of three lines; just seventeen syllables. That is a haiku. The first and last lines — each contain five syllables; middle line, seven.

The Contest is Open to poets of all ages!

Send your haiku submissions to the library via mail, in-person, through the book-drop, or by email: mstelter@selco.info

  • Be sure to include your name & contact info
  • Must be your own original creation
  • No limit to submissions per person
  • Submissions must be received by 2pm, April 24th
  • 1st place wins $20 Chamber Dollar$

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt – April 22nd

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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Thursday April 22nd
  • Get your list of items and instructions from the CF Library (or find them posted on our Facebook page) starting at 10 am.
  • Find as many of the items as you can and submit them by 7 pm
  • $$$ Chamber Dollar Prizes for 1st – 3rd place!

Earth Day Story Time – April 22nd

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Earth Day Story Time
East Side Park
Thurs. April 22nd
at 11 am

Join Ms. Alexa for a special Earth Day Story Time at East Side Park.
After the story we will have a planting party. Each child will get to plant a seed to bring home and watch grow.

Library in Motion: Low Intensity Cardio Class – Fridays April 16th – May 28th

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Library in Motion:
Low Intensity Cardio Class
Fridays at 12 Noon
Eastside Park
April 16th – May 28th

Join us for Library in Motion: Low Intensity Cardio Class at East Side park.
Enjoy socialization outdoors while doing a low-intensity cardio workout. This class is for all mobility and fitness levels.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled for the day.
*All participants must sign a waiver their first class and are encouraged to consult their physician before starting this or any exercise.

 

First Chapter Fridays on Zoom – Elem. April 9th – Mid. School April 23rd

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First Chapter Fridays on Zoom

This program’s goal is to help kids discover fun, new, and engaging books by letting them listen to the first chapter, read aloud by a CF librarian. Each month we will read excerpts from 5-7 books, all centered around an overarching theme.

There will be two different reading levels:

  • Elementary Reading Level Books on April 9th from 3:30-4pm
  • Middle School Reading Level Books on April 23rd from 4-4:30pm

Email aochocki@selco.info for the link to the Zoom program

Make-It Monday: DIY Beeswax Reusable Food Wraps

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Make-It Monday:
DIY Beeswax Reusable Food Wraps
Call to register for a kit by April 9th
Pick up kits April 12th – 17th
Celebrate Earth day with us by making your own reusable food wraps out of a handkerchief and beeswax. This can be done as a family craft with adult supervision.
Call the CF Library to reserve a kit with supplies by April 9th
Pick-up kits April 12th – 17th.
Find the instructional video on the CF Library YouTube channel, and make it.
You will need:
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie sheet
  • Paint brush you can throw away
  • Iron
All other supplies are provided.
To reserve a kit call 507-263-2804

Celebrate National Poetry Month – April

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Celebrate National Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Cannon Falls Library all month long with a different “take-home” poetry project each week.

  • April 5th-10th: Blackout Poetry
  • April 12th – 17th: Pocket Poems
  • April 19th – 24th: Haiku Contest
  • April 26th – 30th: Poetry in Public