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Join us on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. for a No School Afternoon Movie, featuring "Beauty and the Beast" (1991)! The movie is rated PG and has a 84 minute running time. Popcorn will be served, please bring your own water bottles. Movie screenings at the library are free and open to the public and are sponsored by the Optimist Club of New Ulm.
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New Ulm Public Library is thrilled to present Teen Tuesdays on Tuesday, March 7 at 4 p.m.! This program is for teens in grades 6-12 and will focus on fun as we explore art and crafts. Registration is required; visit our website to register. Please call the library for more information 507-359-8331.
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Check out these other great March youth programs:
*Registration required. Visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Events or call 507-359-8331 to register or for more information on any of these library programs.
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We all experience loss. How do we cope with our grief when someone we love dies? The New Ulm Public Library and Community Ed are partnering for a series of presentations called "Hope and Healing in Grief" to bring awareness, resources, and hope to those grieving and people who care about them.
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Join us at the library on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. when Darlene Nelson will lead our first presentation, titled “Early Grief When a Child Dies.” Nelson is a founding member of the local chapter of the Compassionate Friends organization.
A nurse for 32 years at New Ulm Medical Center, Nelson was twice nominated for national awards for her work with bereaved families. Having had her oldest son die when he was 20, she will be speaking from personal experience about the early stages of grief, how bereaved families can have hope, and how friends and loved ones of those grieving can support them on their grief journey. Nelson says, "I am not a counselor. My talk will be on common experiences of grief when a child dies. A child can be any age, miscarriage to adult. If we gave them life they are our child forever." We hope you will join us for this important and informative presentation.
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Join us for a visit with author Amy Gregg on Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m. Gregg is the Minnesota Book Award-nominated author of "Relic Chosen: Magic and Madness from North Star Press." She will present on her journey as a writer and share about her latest book series – a cozy mystery set in a fictional farming community in Brown County. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Check out these other great March adult programs:
- Needleworking Group, first and third Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Art Group, Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
- Memoir Writing Group, Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m.
- Pathfinder Role Playing Game Campaign, Tuesdays at 4:15
- New Ulm Chess Club, Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
- New Ulm Film Society, Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
- Genealogy Club, Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
- MN Valley Civil War Round Table, Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Don't forget to check out our March book group meetings:
Copies of the book group selections are available at the library's service desk.
For more information on any of these programs, call the library at 507-359-8331 or visit our online calendar.
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Remember: We are moving to a new catalog on March 2, so you can visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Catalog to place a hold on these items starting March 2. Have questions? Library staff would be happy to help; call us at 507-359-8331.
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The Little Book of Rest: 100+ Ways to Relax and Restore Your Mind, Body, and Soul by Stephanie Thomas
This short guide to finding ways to calm and restore your mental and physical well-being is a gem. Some of the suggestions are obvious, but still helpful because Thomas gives practical and easy-to-follow instructions on how to put these relaxation techniques into action. This would be a great book to check out for a weekend; you could just jump around and choose which techniques work for you in the moment. - April
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The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham
I have been a fan of John Grisham books for years and his book, Boys from Biloxi, ranks right up there as one of my favorites. The story begins in the early 1960s and centers around 12-year-olds Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco and their families who are Croatian immigrants. The story is set in Biloxi, Mississippi and begins with a developing friendship between Hugh and Keith who are teammates on an All-Star Little League team. Grisham builds these characters (and all other characters in this story) in his masterly way. Biloxi in the early 60s and 70s is known for its “strip” and the illegal activities that draw crowds of those seeking the lawlessness and its pleasurable pursuits. Hugh’s father takes advantage of these illegal behaviors and builds a thriving business. Keith’s father, on the other hand, works his way through college and law school with the goal of getting rid of the lawlessness. As Hugh and Keith grow up, Hugh follows in his father’s footsteps and Keith pursues his own law degree. While following the story of these families, one is given a view of Biloxi’s rich history including the devastation caused by Hurricane Camille. While reading this book, one wonders if crime pays. When you read to the finish, it’s quite clear what choices were best. - Pam
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Odder by Karen Applegate
This story is based on the Monterey Bay Aquarium program where they pair orphaned otter pups with surrogate mother otters. This is a heartwarming story told in free verse from Odder’s perspective. It is the story of her life as an orphaned baby otter, who is rehabilitated and able to go back to the ocean. However, she has a tangle with a great white shark that causes her to go back to the aquarium. Will she be able to go back to the ocean or will she be bound to the confines of the aquarium? You will need to read the book to find out. - Geri
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
This is a story of friendship and love, misunderstanding and tragedy, dreams and reality. The sibling of a patient, pre-teen Sadie meets a boy at the hospital; Sam was in a terrible car accident that killed his mother. Sadie and Sam bond over video games but despite a blossoming friendship, a falling out separates them until years later when they reconnect. They are both brilliant video game designers and form a successful company. They’re passionate about their friendship and about their profession, but unreasonable expectations on both sides continue to stress their relationship. These complex, likeable characters will by turns make the reader root for them and want to shake them in frustration. Even non-gamers will be fascinated by the gaming industry and how quickly it changes with technology. No wonder this book is making the lists of best books of 2022. - Sue U.
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By the Time You Read This I’ll be Gone by Stephanie Kuehn
Young Adult author Stephanie Kuehn has started a series called Murder, She Wrote. It features a new heroine named Beatrice Fletcher, from Cabot Cove, Maine. She is the great-niece of Jessica Fletcher, the famous mystery writer. In the first book Bea’s best friend, Jackson, fails to show up for a late-night meeting and her obsession with unsolved mysteries kicks into high gear. Bea will do anything she can to find Jackson which includes teaming up with an unlikely trio of privileged private school students and ferreting out Cabot Coves old secrets before it’s too late. - Kathryn
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