Category Archives: Adult Programs

Tiny Art Show – June 2023

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Tiny Art Show
June 2023
  • Pick up a canvas from the CF Library, starting June 1st.
  • Create your mini masterpiece and return it to the library by June 23rd to enter the Tiny Art Show!
  • Submissions will be on display in the library from June 26th -30th, to be voted on by the public.
  • Awards will be given for 1st-3rd place entries.
  • Ages 13 and up.

Fitness Classes June 1st – Aug. 11th

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Fitness Classes at the CF Library
June 1st – Aug. 11th
12 noon

Tuesdays – Balance
Work with Nicole on improving your balance and proprioception (awareness of your body’s movement and position) through static and dynamic movements. This is a low intensity, low impact exercise that will strengthen your lower body.
Thursdays – Walk to the Rhythm (cardio)
Walk and move to the beat of fun music in this low impact, moderate intensity workout that lasts only 30 minutes. 
Fridays – Circuit Strength training
Resistance training for 20 minutes, 2-3x per week is proven to increase physical and mental health, decrease fat, and maintain or regain muscle and bone density! Using easily transportable equipment like resistance bands, kettle-bells, and body-weight, participants will learn good technique doing exercises that will increase their ability to perform activities of daily living.All new participants must sign a waiver before their first class and should get medical clearance before starting this or any other exercise program.

Adult & Teen Summer Reading Program May 26th – July 31st

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Adult & Teen Summer Reading Program

May 26th – July 31st

Instructions & Information:
1) Sign up at the library, or Register Here on the library’s website beginning May 26th.
2) Pick up your Reading Passport from the library.
3) Mark off one square in your Reading Passport for every item you complete.
4) Ages 13 and up.
Using the Reading Passport:
Mark off squares on your own as you complete each item. Most items involve reading a book of a specific type; others may suggest an activity to complete or a library event to attend.  Each book, activity, or event may only be used for one square.
When you have completed four or more items on any one page, bring your Reading Passport into the library to get the back cover stamped, receive a small prize, and enter your name into a drawing for the prize of your choice.
Complete more items to get more pages stamped to receive more prize drawing entries!
Prizes:
Available prizes will be on display in the cabinet near the library front desk. Prize winners will be selected at the end of the reading program through a separate drawing for each of the prizes available.

Ensō Daiko:Taiko Performance – May 26th

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Ensō Daiko:Taiko Performance
Friday May 26th
6-7pm

Join us for a movement-infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming performance by the Enso Daiko ensemble from TaikoArts Midwest. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums by combining music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism.

The “Mary” Wise Owls Book Club – May 22nd

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The “Mary” Wise Owls Book Club
Monday May 22nd
2-3 pm

Join the Mary Wise Owls book club in reading this months selection: The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers
Books are available at the CF Library.
Book Discussion will take place on
Monday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm.
Join the discussion in person at the CF Library or via Zoom.
For a Zoom link please email Cindy at cmolenaar@selco.info.
Book Club is open to all, come as your schedule allows.

Make-it Monday: Crushed Glass and Seashell Art – May 15th

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Make-it Monday: Crushed Glass and Seashell Art
Monday, May 15th
12 – 1:30pm (notice the time change)
Let’s make art together! This beginner-friendly class will go over painting a canvas with paint, crushed glass, and seashells on an 8×10 canvas.
For ages 13 & up.
Attend in person, or pick-up a kit and watch the video tutorial on the
CF Library YouTube Channel.
Reserve a spot or kit by registering at the CF Library or by calling 507-263-2804 by Friday, May 12th.

Doug Ohman Saving History: A Metal-Detecting Workshop – May 13th

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Doug Ohman Saving History:
A Metal-Detecting Workshop
Saturday, May 13th
11am – 1pm
Have you ever wanted to find hidden treasure? Join Minnesota historian Doug Ohman on a fun and exciting adventure metal detecting. Doug has developed a hands-on workshop that will allow you to try your luck at this popular hobby. Doug will show you methods he has used to uncover and save history.
This is a fun workshop for all ages! Metal detectors and digging tools will be provided. If you have your own metal detector, please bring it along!

Author Abby Jimenez – May 4th

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Author Abby Jimenez
Thursday May 4th
6-7pm

Abby is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and Food Network champion. Join us to hear Abby speak about her journey to becoming an acclaimed writer.
This event is free and open to the public.

Understanding Wills & Trusts – April 26th

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Understanding Wills & Trusts
Presented by Cole W.R. Langsdorf
Wed. April 26th
6 PM

Cole offers a wealth of knowledge from his background in business and the legal field. His prior legal experience includes representing clients with issues related to contracts, business, litigation, and complex real estate issues.
This event is free and open to the public.