Pequot Lakes Library to host WonderTrek Museum

Kids and parents, take note of this new addition to our children’s programming. WonderTrek Museum, based in Brainerd, provides kids with ways to play and learn at the same time. I have yet to see it in action, but it will be a great opportunity for our local kids to do just that.

And the first visit to our library will be Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6-8 p.m. From then on, visits will take place on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m.

Bring your kids in and let’s all learn about it together. Mark these dates on your calendars. It’s easy to forget when you’re not used to doing it. I think we’re in for a great time. Families are welcome but the activities are aimed at kids ages 3-9.

Notes about this and that

• We truly appreciate our patrons and volunteers. Thank you all for everything you do.
• Our rotating art exhibit features photos by Shirley Gorg. This display reminds us that “where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Please come in to feast your eyes on these beautiful works of art.
• We would again like to thank Once Upon a Crime Bookstore in Minneapolis for their latest donation of seven boxes of books. The majority of these are 2020 and 2021 releases of new books, heavily concentrated on mysteries. And thanks so much to Cheryl Dawson for delivering the books to us.
• The Friends of the Pequot Lakes Library thanks the Lakes Area Literary Society for their generous donation in memory of Marilyn Wooldridge.

Dates to note

• Thursday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m.: First Thursday Book Club meeting at the library. Book to be discussed is “East of Eden,” by John Steinbeck. October’s book will be “Swede Hollow,” by Ola Larsmo.

The book club is open to anyone interested. There’s no need to call ahead.

• Thursday, Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m.: WonderTrek Museum at the library. (See information above).

Library information

• Address: 31117 Rasmussen Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472.
• Phone: 218-568-6181.
• Website: www.pequotlakeslibrary.org. Log onto our catalog at the website.
• Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays.

The library has six computers equipped with DSL internet service available without charge to the public. Wireless internet is also available.
Claire Nagel is a Pequot Lakes Community Library volunteer.

1/2: Maverick Steffen builds a tall tower with his mother, Liz Steffen, at the Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, Region 5 WonderTrek Children's Museum event at the Pine River Public Library. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal

2/2: Marcus Steffen builds roads at the Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, Region 5 WonderTrek Children's Museum event at the Pine River Public Library. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal