Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Summer library program in Hartley begins June 1
Hartley Public Library’s summer library program provides opportunities and incentives to keep kids reading, discovering, playing and creating all summer long. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World.”
To join the summer reading program, stop by the library any time after June 1 to register and pick up a log to record your reading time. Compete for prizes and enjoy the joy of reading.
Programs during the summer are free and no registration is required. Come to one event or all as your schedule allows. Add the following programs to your summer schedule:
June 9, 10:30 a.m. - Sanford Museum & Planetarium.
June 16, 10:30 a.m. - O’Brien County Naturalist.
June 23, 9-11:30 a.m. - ISU Hands-on Art Camp (preregister at the Extension website).
June 23, 2 p.m. - Movie to be announced. Free popcorn!
Kids ages 1-4 can come with their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs and crafts geared to them during Toddle Time on June 2 and June 30 at 10:45 a.m. Caretakers are expected to stay with the children and be responsible for them during this time. Older kids can enjoy stories, games, and crafts beginning at 10:30 on these days.
Teens can enjoy teen game day at 3:30 p.m. on June 2, July 7 and August 4. Teen craft days will be held on June 16, July 7 and July 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Adult coloring will be open at the library every Tuesday in June at 2 p.m. Head to the library on June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 for coloring fun.
Garbage dates changed in Hartley
The Memorial Day holiday has pushed garbage pickup dates in Hartley.
All garbage, both residential and commercial, will be collected on Tuesday, June 1 instead of Monday, May 31.
Daycare fundraiser set for June 26
The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraising event on Saturday, June 26 at the Hartley Community Center. Featured entertainment includes dueling pianos, and a silent auction will also be held.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
HPL closed over holiday weekend
The Hartley Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
Blood drive June 7 at Southpark Mall
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, June 7 from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Willow Creek Cemetery meeting is today
The annual meeting of the Willow Creek Cemetery will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal.
Regular hours at Royal library
The Royal Public Library is now operating normally. Hours remain the same: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m.; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food pantry at HLC
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.
