Patron Programs Summer 2018

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1 Patron Programs Summer 2018 Winona Public Library 151 W. 5th Street Winona, MN (507) winona.lib.mn.us Hours: Monday: 10AM- Tuesday: 10AM-7PM Wednesday: 10AM- Thursday: 10AM-7PM Friday: 10AM- Saturday: 9AM-2PM (Labor Day Memorial Day), 9AM-12PM (Memorial Day Labor Day) Winona Public Library Programs from the Adult Reference Department

2 Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate the month, we are hosting a series of events at the library. The Silver Linings Playbook Book Discussion The library will host not one but two book talks on The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. In The Silver Linings Playbook, Pat Peoples formulates a theory about silver linings during the years he spent in a neural health facility. He believes his life is a movie produced by God, his mission is to become physically fit and emotionally supportive, and his happy ending will be the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. When Pat goes to live with his parents, everything seems changed: no one will talk to him about Nikki; his old friends are saddled with families; the Philadelphia Eagles keep losing, making his father moody; and his new therapist seems to be recommending adultery as a form of therapy. From the Publisher The Winona Public Library s Book Discussion will discuss Pat, the emotional roller coaster called life, and the silver linings behind it all on Wednesday, May 2 nd at 2PM in the Library s Bell Art Room. If you cannot make Book Discussion, the library is hosting a second book talk on Thursday, May 3 rd at. If you cannot make either book talk, but would like to follow along and share your thoughts, go to tinyurl.com/winonapubliclibraryreads and let us know what you thought. Tour of the Library Wednesday, August 8th 10:30AM & 1:30PM Take the grand tour of the Historic Winona Public Library. Travel along through time as you walk through the library and learn not only its history but its architectural development. (Tour takes about 20 Minutes and will meet at the Original Entrance on 5th Street.) Summer Holiday Closing Dates Memorial Day: Saturday, May 26 Monday, May 28th Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4th Labor Day: Saturday, September 1st Monday, September 3rd The Silver Linings Playbook Movie Showing The Silver Linings Playbook Movie (2012) starring both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence will be shown on Thursday, May 10 th at 4:45PM. Popcorn and a light beverage will be served. Stress Management Workshop Thursday, May 24th Mario Einsman of Counseling Associates, LLC will discuss tips, tricks, and techniques to help managing stress levels.

3 Month Book Discussion Every 1st Wednesday of the Month 2-3PM Discuss a different book every month at the Winona Public Library. Books & Dates are: Wednesday, May 2nd The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick Wednesday, June 6th The Beach House by Jane Green Thursday, July 5th (Library Closed Wednesday, July 4th) Book TBD Wednesday, August 1st Book TBD Friends of the Winona Public Library Meetings Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month The Friends of the Winona Public Library meet every third Tuesday of the month to discuss fundraising and funding the library. Be part of the discussion. All Friends and potential friends are invited. Summer Dates Include: Tuesday, May 15th Tuesday, June 19th Tuesday, July 17th Tuesday, August 21st Mind-Body Wellness Challenge In addition to the programming for Mental Health Awareness Month, check out this challenge. This challenge gives you a chance to build new habits to relieve stress & build resilience through our monthlong Mind-Body Wellness Log available at the Circulation Desk. The log will help you to be mindful of what you're doing every day to take care of your mental health. Each activity or action is worth a certain amount of points. Earn 300 points to win a Solomon's Song t-shirt! Earn 150 points to win a custom Solomon's Song sticker! Refer to the point descriptions on the backside of the log to tally your points for each day. When you ve reached 300 points, stop at the Library s Reference Desk to claim your Solomon s Song t-shirt! Didn t make it to 300? Bring it in anyway for a custom Solomon s Song sticker! Capture the Flag Laser Tag Thursday, June 21st 7-8PM Play capture the flag in the library after-hours with laser guns! That s right! Instead of tagging a person out, you would use your laser gun. Attendees will be divided into two teams upon arrival and both teams will have five minutes to setup the flag and their base. When players are zapped out, they will meet behind the Reference Desk for pizza and mocktails. The entire second floor of the library is your playing field. You can come to play or come to watch. Due to limited space, attendees are limited to ages 18+ and must register at tinyurl.com/wplcflt or call the library s Reference Desk at (507)

4 Minnesota's Gangster Past- Land of 10,000 Crimes Thursday, June 14th 5:3PM Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn Minnesota into their personal crime vacation land. Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, discover the grisly locations where the gangster history will never die. A Celebration of Baseball Celebrate baseball with us in the month of July with two baseball themed programs. The Midwestern Women of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League Wednesday, July 18th 4:30PM During the 1940s and 1950s, thirty-seven athletic and determined women from Wisconsin, ninety-six from Illinois, and six from Minnesota made a BIG difference. Over the period of , they were among the more than 550 women who played professional baseball in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGBPL) depicted in the movie A League of Their Own. Bob Kann, the biographer of one of the players, Joyce Westerman: Baseball Hero, will share stories about women who grew up during the Great Depression, worked in factories and on farms, and eventually played professional baseball. Craft n Things Every second Monday of the month 2PM-3PM Make a different craft every month at the library. Participants must register at winona.lib.mn.us. Upcoming Dates and Times: Monday, May 2PM Pottery with Mickey Monday, June 2PM Bird Feeders Monday, July 2PM Paint Chip Notebooks Monday, August 2PM Photo Transfer Canvases Book Bingo: Evening Edition One Wednesday a Month 7-8PM Island City Brewing Company Books, Beer, and Bingo? What? Stop by Island City Brewery on select Wednesdays, grab a beer, play bingo, and win books. Summer Dates Are: Wednesday, May 9th Wednesday, June 6th Wednesday, July 11th Wednesday, August 1st

5 Classic Movie Monday Every 1st Monday of the Month 1PM Watch a classic movie on the big screen and enjoy a light beverage and popcorn. Monday, May 1PM Cat Ballou (1965) (1hr 37min) Monday, June 1PM The Pride of the Yankees (1942) (2hrs 8min) Monday, July 1PM Pillow Talk (1959) (1hr 42min) Monday, August 1PM Mister Roberts (1955) (2hr 3min) Book Bingo Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month 2-3PM Play bingo, win books. Play bingo & win the book of your choice. Each round of bingo is, also, a variation of the different types of bingo. Here are the upcoming dates & times: Wednesday, May 9th Wednesday, June 13th Wednesday, July 11th Wednesday, August 8th A League of Their Own Movie Showing Thursday, July 12th 4:30PM Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. Property Virgins Thursday, July 19th 7PM Are you a property virgin? New to home buying? Jack Krage of Coldwell Banker River Valley Realtors will tell you everything you need to know and look for when it comes to buying your first home. (Mocktails and snack will be served at the event.) Mixology Thursday, June 28th 7PM Save a trip to the bar and learn how to make these fashionable drinks at home: a Mojito, Dirty Shirley, Tequila Sunset, and a Sex on the Beach. Participants will be provided with mocktail samples and will go home with all of the recipes. Attendees must be 21 or older and need to register as space is limited. To register, go to tinyurl.com/wplmixology or call the Library s Reference Desk at (507) WinCon Saturday, July 21st 10AM-2PM Have you always wanted to attend ComicCon, but can t make it all the way to California? We re hosting a mini convention right here at the library! Enjoy presentations from artists and cosplayers, wander the library to see various booths, dress up in your favorite cosplay.

6 Program Series Genealogy Workshops Tales from the Tombstone Friday, June 15th 1PM Woodlawn Cemetery Ever wonder how gravestone pictures end up on Findagrave.com? Learn the different tricks and techniques for getting the right gravestone photo and uploading it to sites like Findagrave.com. Participants must register for the class and bring a smartphone or digital camera. To register, go to or call the Library s Reference Desk at (507) DNA Discoveries Monday, August 6th 4:30-5:30PM Wednesday, August 8th 10:30-11:30AM Friday, August 10th 2-3PM What can DNA testing tell you about your ethnicity? How can it help you with your family history research? Learn how genetic genealogy is revitalizing and revolutionizing the way people learn about their ancestors. Participants must register for this class. To register, go to Master Gardener Programs Hydrangeas For Zone 4 Thursday, June 7th Ever wonder what hydrangeas are the best for our region (Zone 4)? Find out which hydrangeas will look the best in your yard or garden and how to best take care of them. Pollinators Thursday, July 5th Find out why pollinators are important, who they are, and some basic ways you can support them in your garden. Is Master Gardening For Me? Thursday, August 9th Do you love gardening, landscaping, health foods, and living? Do you want to share your wisdom and knowledge of these things? Maybe Master Gardening is for you. Find out more about being a master gardener at this workshop. Ongoing Programs Memory Café The Winona Public Library participates in the Memory Café at Beno s Deli every Wednesday at 2:30PM. The library hosts the event at the Deli every 4th Wednesday of the Month. Here are the dates: Wednesday, May 23rd at 2:30PM Wednesday, June 27th at 2:30PM Wednesday, July 25th at 2:30PM Wednesday, August 22nd at 2:30PM