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Program follows at Moses Dane Cemetery

Upsala Elementary Kindergarten students filled and delivered Sunshine Bags to people in our community. It was a great opportunity to show love and kindness to our community! Submitted by Mary Jo Peterson.

Great River Regional Library Kicks Off 2023 Summer Reading Program

Get ready to find your voice this summer with Great River Regional Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program!

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) will kick off the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) on Monday, June 5, continuing through Saturday, August 5.

Registration begins on Monday, June 5, in the Beanstack app, on griver.beanstack.org, or by visiting your local library during open hours. Participants track their reading in the Beanstack app or using a paper slip, which they return to their library. Participants are eligible for prize drawings at the end of the program. In addition, each branch offers a unique assortment of prizes!

This year’s theme, “Find Your Voice!” encourages kids to use their voices and realize their voices have power. We will share stories, express ourselves, and spark change by not only the words we say but also what words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. The program is open to all kids ages 0 to 18 and divided by age: pre-readers (ages 0 to 3), kids (ages 3 to 12), and teens.

Our mission of the reading program is simple: Encourage children and teens to read throughout the summer! Summer reading isn’t just fun; it’s extremely beneficial. Regular reading goes far in combating the “summer slide,” the phenomenon of students losing academic footing during a long academic break. Students who join public library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate – in some cases, significantly higher.

Visit your local library to learn more about how your children can get involved this summer. See your library’s hours at griver.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Starting Parkinson’s Support group for anyone with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. The first meeting will be June 6th from 2-3 p.m. at the CentraCare Long Prairie West Campus Boardroom.

For more information contact Rona Bleess at 320-874-0222.

320-250-3357 org/locations. Visit the library’s website for program details at www.griver.org/kids/summer-reading-program.

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843

The Dollipops!: Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, high-energy, highly interactive kids’ show! Dolli and Pop are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame! For children and families. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

Tuesday, June 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Sauk Centre Library • 320-352-3016

Tiny Art Show: Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Register now to receive a mini artist kit. Once you’ve finished your masterpiece, please return it to the Library by Friday, June 30 to be part of the exhibit! The exhibit will run from July 10 through August 5. For ages 8 and older. Registration required. Kits may be picked up starting June 5.

Giant I Spy Board: Find your voice at your library! Look at our I Spy board to find items relating to books, comics, art, movies, music, and more! Find all of the items on the list and get a treat. Come back each week for a new list!

Monday, June 5 to Saturday, September 2 during library open hours.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048

Tiny Art Show: Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Register now to receive a mini artist kit. Once you’ve finished your masterpiece, please return it to the Library by Friday, June 30 to be part of the exhibit! The exhibit will run from July 10 through August 5. For ages 8 and older. Registration required. Kits may be picked up starting June 5.

Giant I Spy Board: Find your voice at your library! Look at our I Spy board to find items relating to books, comics, art, movies, music, and more! Find all of the items on the list and get a treat. Come back each week for a new list!

Monday, June 5 to Saturday, September 2 during library open hours.

Swanville Preschool Registration

Let us partner with you in providing this early learning experience for your child. We focus on hands-on, play based learning, with an emphasis on social-emotional skills (such as self-regulation, sharing, dealing with disappointment, etc.) along with building on emerging academic skills. Preschool registration is open for Swanville School District’s highly rated School Readiness Program for 3 & 4 year olds. Enroll your preschooler today for our free 2023-2024 classes. Child must be 3 or 4 years old by 9/1/2023. Two sections are offered for 4 year olds, choose from Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday options. Busing and breakfast are included for 4 year olds. Class runs from 8 am-3 pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 am-11 am are offered for 3 year olds, parents must provide transportation for 3 year olds. Again, please note there is no cost for Swanville’s preschool programming. For questions or to register please call: Beka Swisher 320-631-2509 or email: bswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us.

Upsala Preschool Registration

Preschool registration is open for Upsala School District’s highly rated School Readiness Program for 3 & 4 year olds. Enroll your preschooler today for our 2023-2024 classes. Child must be 3 or 4 years old by 9/1/2023. Two sections are offered for 4 year olds, choose from Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday options. Busing and breakfast are included for 4 year olds. Class runs from 8 am-3 pm. Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 am-11 am are offered for 3 year olds. Let us partner with you in providing this early learn- ing experience for your child. We focus on hands-on, play based learning, with an emphasis on social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, sharing, dealing with disappointment, etc., along with building on emerging academic skills. Payment for classes is determined by sliding scale fee and scholarships are available. For questions or to register please call: Beka Swisher 320-631-2509 or email: bswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us.