Around the Library - VOLUME 13 - ISSUE 4

Aug 27, 2026

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Community library newsletter for January, covering updates on the Ward County Public Library and Bookmobile service, including winter scheduling and potential delays. Introduces Jim Rostad as a new member of the Ward County Library Board of Trustees and highlights upcoming activities in Kenmare, such as StoryTime, movie events, and a planned library sleepover. Promotes new adult and youth book selections, plus a Big Kids Coloring Contest and details on library services, hours, and resources.

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Around the Library - January Update

Welcome to Jim Rostad!

New Happenings in Kenmare

From The Administrator

New Adult Books at the Library!!!!

Big Kids Coloring Contest

Library Services and Hours

# Around the Library It is already January,which is really hard tobelieve!That alsomeans that I am reallyfar behind on this news-letter! front of the building.If as safely as possible!you look for the brickshelter area,it is inthere.As always,we hope to have some excitingthings for you in the The bookmobile sched-ule is in full swing evenafter the Christmas hol-iday.This winter is be-ing especially tough oneveryone,so pleaseknow that we are doingeverything possible toget to you all.If wehave to cancel or re-schedule or we are alittle late,please acceptour apologies and nowthat we are getting thereas soon as possible and upcoming year and please let us know if 2016 was a really excit-ing year for the libraryand 2017 promises tobe even more exciting.We are hoping to havea few more events inthe library and to haveas much fun if notmore for summer reading! you have any questions, comments,or concerns. The permanentbookdrop is in place in # Welcome to Jim Rostad! The library wouldlike to welcome JimRostad to the WardCounty Commission-ers.Jim is originallyfrom Carpio and now lives in Minot.Heing closer with Jimhas been a member of and excited for every-the Minot Publicthing that we can doSchool Board sincetogether.2004.We are look-ing forward to work- Ward CountyPublic Library&Bookm obile VOLUME 13,ISSUE 4 JANUARY 6,2017 Library Hours Main Library2253d ST SEMinot,ND 58701701-852-5388 or1-800-9328932Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:30 pmSaturday 9:00 am-2:00pmBookmobile Schedules available on ourwebsite:http://www.co.ward.nd.us/161/Library or by calling thelibrary. Kenmare Branch5 NE ThirdKenmare,ND 58746701-385-4090Monday &Thursday 9:30am-12:30 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pmWednesday 10:30-12:30 pm, 1:00-6:00 pm. Ward County Public LibraryBoard of Trustees Shirley Lindquist,Board ChairDeb FauskeJustin Anderson Larry Louser,CommissionerMuriel Peterson ·Regular board meetings are held thesecond Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Ward County Libraryin Minot # New Happenings in Kenmare There is a lothappening inKenmare rightnow!Bree isplanning a color-ing contest!Thereis more informationabout that on page 4. about 2:00pm!Shewill have a selectionof movies for thekids to pick from andsnacks for them aswell! the library!StoryTime is still onThursdays inKenmare,so be sureto stop in and seeBree! She is also consider-ing having anotherlibrary sleepover!However,it would becloser to spring be-cause we don't wantto get snowed in at On February 8th,shewill have a movie inthe library afterschool gets out earlythat day starting From The Administrator It is finally not snow-ing today even thoughit is super chilly.Days like this makeme long for summer,but I do love winter aswell. upcoming year and all for flyers and join us atthat we are trying toany and all of them!get planned.We havePlease feel free to con-summer reading com-tact us with any ques-ing up and we hope totions,comments,or con-have a few new eventscerns that you have.this year!Pleasewatch the website and WE'RE ON FACEBOOK! I am so excited for the New Picture,Junior Fiction,andYoung Adult Books at the Library! Pirasaurs!ByThree NinjaSpace Prin-Pallas theDoubleThe Ham-Heartless byJosh FunkePigs by Da-cess byPal by JoanDown bymer of ThorMarissa Meyervid BedfordMary Man-HolubJeff Kinneyby RickKongRiordan # New Adult Books at the Library!!!! Tom Clancy No Man'sTrue FaithThe Christ-The Life SheNightThe Sleep-Home byLand byand Alle-mas SecretWants bySchool bying BeautyHarlen Co-David Bal-giance byby WandaRobyn CarrLee ChildKiller bybendacciMarkBrunstetterMary Hig-Greaneygins Clark MaryAliccMonro( Piroit自您运激TurboBrutal NightOdessa SeaDarkestWinterLow Coun-Small GreatTwenty-of the Moun-Journey byStorms bytry Wed-Things byThree bytain man byJanet Eva-William andHeatherElin Hilder-ding byJodi PicoultnovichJ.A.John-GrahambrandMary AliceMonroestone by Clive Cussler JAMES PATTERSONThe ObsidianTwo byCross theIs

FAQs

What is the status of the library and bookmobile schedule during winter?

The bookmobile schedule is operating even after Christmas, and staff are doing everything possible to reach everyone. If cancellations or re-scheduling are needed, apologies are provided and updates are shared as soon as possible.

Who is Jim Rostad and why is he mentioned?

Jim Rostad is welcomed as a Ward County Commissioner and a member of the Minot Public School Board. The library board expresses excitement to work together on library-related efforts.

What upcoming events are planned for Kenmare in February and January?

Kenmare hosts StoryTime on Thursdays and has movie-related activities planned, including a movie in the library on February 8 after school ends early. A library sleepover is also being considered, with timing closer to spring.

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