Calendar

New Ulm Public Library will present a Special Storytime for toddlers and pre-school age children on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. We will meet in the children’s room for a storytime and then gather around the table to create a special craft that goes along with our storytime theme. Children and their caregivers are welcome. No registration is required. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.

Join the New Ulm Public Library on Friday, December 8 at 10 AM for a fascinating presentation by Mississippi River historian, Dean Klinkenberg! Dean will share personal stories from those who witnessed and survived the New Madrid fault earthquakes of 1811-1812 and their aftermath as well as subsequent disasters along the Mississippi. Some people engage in heroic efforts to save strangers. Others see an opportunity to make a buck. Disasters bring out the best and (sometimes the worst) in our humanity. In the end, we often struggle to make sense of what happened and to put our lives back together, but ultimately, we do. Don’t miss this interesting program! This free program is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Call 507-359-8331 for more information.

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present Storytime with Ms. Kathryn Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room. Join us for stories, songs, and more. Late Fall storytime season begins Monday, November 6 and ends Monday, December 18. This program is free and open to all children and their parents or caregivers. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.

Are you ready to explore The Grand Library? Do you have an itch in your imagination or an ache for adventure? Then come join our Teen Group on the epic search for Books Wanted! They meet every Monday afternoon starting at 1:30 PM. Can't get there right away? The game is flexible for you to hop in when you are able and hop out if you have to go early. Never played Pathfinder before? No problem! Our experienced Game Master will be happy to walk you through the game learning process so you can enjoy the roleplaying experience. We hope you'll join us for some after school fun!

Poetry group is meeting each month! On each second Monday at 6:30 PM at the library. Everyone is encouraged to bring 2-3 poems to share with the group. This month’s meeting is on Monday, December 11, in the Fred Johnson room. Registration is not required. You can come when you are able.

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present a new program for teens on Tuesday, December 12. Anime Club will meet at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room to watch age-appropriate anime, eat snacks and talk about anime and manga. This program is for teens in sixth through twelfth grade. Please call the library for more information 507-359-8331.

Are you ready to explore The Grand Library? Do you have an itch in your imagination or an ache for adventure? Then come join one of two groups on the epic search for Books Wanted! One group will be meeting in person weekly on Tuesday afternoons at 4:15 PM. The other group will be meeting online according to player schedules using Discord and Roll20 applications. Never played Pathfinder before? No problem! Our experienced Game Master will be happy to walk you through the game learning process so you can enjoy the roleplaying experience. This first campaign is limited to 6 people per group so be sure to sign up early to help set a schedule that works well for everyone playing. If there is enough interest we can create more groups or run campaigns using other games too! If you are interested in joining the online campaign, you can click the interest form link on the right side of the page.

Be part of New Ulm’s new Chess Club! The Chess Club will meet at the New Ulm Public Library every Tuesday evening from 6-7:45 PM upstairs in the adult non-fiction area. Everyone is welcome whether you are a beginner or have been playing for years, if you’re 9 or 90, we’d love to have you join us!

The New Ulm Film Society’s next series takes a look at famous courtroom dramas! This month’s film will be shown on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 PM in the New Ulm Public Library’s meeting room, and is titled Inherit the Wind from 1960. It has a running time of 128 minutes. We hope you’ll join us!

New Ulm Public Library is thrilled to present Creative Kids on Wednesday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. This program for children in kindergarten and first grade will focus on fun as we explore art, crafts, and STEM projects. Registration is required. Click on the link on this page to register or call the library at 507-359-8331 to register or for more information .

Learn to make a scrubbie on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 PM with Leah! Basic knitting experience is needed to participate in the class. Supplies are provided. The class is limited to 12 participants, so registration is required. Call 359-8331 or click the link to the right to register. Thanks to the Friends of the New Ulm Public Library for making these classes possible!

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present Pajama Party storytime, which meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s room. Late Fall storytime season for Pajama Party begins Wednesday, November 8 and ends Wednesday, December 20. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for songs and stories before bed. This program is free and open to all children and their parents or caregivers. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present Storytime with Ms. Kathryn Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room. Join us for stories, songs, and more. Late Fall storytime season begins Monday, November 6 and ends Monday, December 18. This program is free and open to all children and their parents or caregivers. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.

Are you ready to explore The Grand Library? Do you have an itch in your imagination or an ache for adventure? Then come join our Teen Group on the epic search for Books Wanted! They meet every Monday afternoon starting at 1:30 PM. Can't get there right away? The game is flexible for you to hop in when you are able and hop out if you have to go early. Never played Pathfinder before? No problem! Our experienced Game Master will be happy to walk you through the game learning process so you can enjoy the roleplaying experience. We hope you'll join us for some after school fun!

Join the Mystery Book Club on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 PM to discuss Christmas Card Murder by Leslie Meier. The group usually meets on the last Monday of each month in the New Ulm Public Library’s Fred Johnson Room, but is meeting one week earlier due to the Christmas holiday. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Call the library at 507-359-8331 for more information. We hope to see you there!

Join the History Book Club on Tuesday, December 19, at 12 PM to discuss The Mosquito by Timothy C. Winegard. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and will be meeting at the City Center Apartments for the winter. The apartment building is located at 115 S. Minnesota St with on street parking available. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Call the library at 507-359-8331 for more information. We hope to see you there!

Are you ready to explore The Grand Library? Do you have an itch in your imagination or an ache for adventure? Then come join one of two groups on the epic search for Books Wanted! One group will be meeting in person weekly on Tuesday afternoons at 4:15 PM. The other group will be meeting online according to player schedules using Discord and Roll20 applications. Never played Pathfinder before? No problem! Our experienced Game Master will be happy to walk you through the game learning process so you can enjoy the roleplaying experience. This first campaign is limited to 6 people per group so be sure to sign up early to help set a schedule that works well for everyone playing. If there is enough interest we can create more groups or run campaigns using other games too! If you are interested in joining the online campaign, you can click the interest form link on the right side of the page.

New Ulm Public Library is excited to announce a new program, Sensory Playtime on Tuesday, December 19 at 6 p.m. in the children’s room. Join us for a story or two, songs and a lot of sensory play. This program is for children and their caregivers. Registration is required; click the link on this page to register. You may call the library to register or for more information at 507-359-8331.

Be part of New Ulm’s new Chess Club! The Chess Club will meet at the New Ulm Public Library every Tuesday evening from 6-7:45 PM upstairs in the adult non-fiction area. Everyone is welcome whether you are a beginner or have been playing for years, if you’re 9 or 90, we’d love to have you join us!

Join us on Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 PM for the Minnesota Valley Civil War Round Table’s start to a new season of presentations. The Minnesota Valley Civil War Round Table meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the New Ulm Public Library and each presenter shares insights on historical events and people connected to the Civil War. If you would like to be a presenter, please call the library at 507-359-8331. We hope you’ll join us for these presentations and accompanying discussions!

Come work on your needle working project in a fun group every first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the library! The group is not a class and is designed for ages 16 and up. All types of needlework are welcome, and you can come when you're able and leave when you need. We hope to see you there!

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present Pajama Party storytime, which meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s room. Late Fall storytime season for Pajama Party begins Wednesday, November 8 and ends Wednesday, December 20. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for songs and stories before bed. This program is free and open to all children and their parents or caregivers. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.

Sensory Playtime New Ulm Public Library is excited to announce a new program, Sensory Playtime on Thursday, December 21 at 10 a.m. in the children’s room. Join us for a story or two, songs and a lot of sensory play. This program is for children and their caregivers. Registration is required; click the link on this page to register. You may call the library to register or for more information at 507-359-8331.

Join the New Ulm Public Library on Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 PM for a fun concert of holiday music with The Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet! The Quintet will play a wide variety of songs for the season; all ages are sure to enjoy their energy and harmony. This free program is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Call 507-359-8331 for more information.

The library is closed on Monday, December 25 for Christmas Day.

Are you ready to explore The Grand Library? Do you have an itch in your imagination or an ache for adventure? Then come join one of two groups on the epic search for Books Wanted! One group will be meeting in person weekly on Tuesday afternoons at 4:15 PM. The other group will be meeting online according to player schedules using Discord and Roll20 applications. Never played Pathfinder before? No problem! Our experienced Game Master will be happy to walk you through the game learning process so you can enjoy the roleplaying experience. This first campaign is limited to 6 people per group so be sure to sign up early to help set a schedule that works well for everyone playing. If there is enough interest we can create more groups or run campaigns using other games too! If you are interested in joining the online campaign, you can click the interest form link on the right side of the page.

Be part of New Ulm’s new Chess Club! The Chess Club will meet at the New Ulm Public Library every Tuesday evening from 6-7:45 PM upstairs in the adult non-fiction area. Everyone is welcome whether you are a beginner or have been playing for years, if you’re 9 or 90, we’d love to have you join us!

The New Ulm Public Library invites you to join us for a special musical treat. On Wednesday, December 27 at 1 p.m. in the library meeting room Siama and Dallas will perform for us. “Back in Africa, Siama Matuzungidi recorded hundreds of songs and toured the world with popular artists. Now based in Minneapolis, he's known for his intricate guitar, spirited singing, catchy songs and traditional African instruments like Balafon (marimba) and Mbira (thumb piano). His wife/musical partner Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to fun songs in Kikongo and Lingala and they tell stories that bring Siama's charming rural hometown to life. This uplifting program is especially for kids and families but it's really for everyone so don't miss it!” This free program is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Call 507-359-8331 or visit www.newulmlibrary.org for more information.

New Ulm Public Library is excited to present No School Afternoon Movies. On Friday, December 29 join us for Inside Out. The movie is rated PG and has a 95 minute running time. We will sit down to watch the movie at 2 p.m. in the children’s room. 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. You may call the library for the title of the movie and more information at 507-359-8331.