Tuesday, August 6, 2013

2013 What a super season of Books & Stars!

Thanks for attending this summer's Books & Stars!  Some people made it to all the show, some just a few.  The weather started out a bit iffy and we had to move Justin Roberts to Oddfellow's Park Pavilion but all the rest worked out at their original places!  And for the first time in 3 years our planned show at the outdoor pool worked and it was a lovely and HOT evening.  We tried something new with the first ever Northfield talent show!
Over 1,300 people enjoyed the music and fun!


Big thanks to Northfield Schools-Community Services Intern Ellen Windschitl, Community Services Youth Activities Coordinator Melissa Bernhard, the guys from the Northfield Street Dept. for setting up the showmobile, Booker drivers Teri Anderson and Becky Clossen. Allison Watkins and her crew at the outdoor pool. The volunteer library pages who help at all the summer library programs! Plus the library staff who fields all the questions on rainy or turbulent weather days!  It does take a
big team to get this program out to Northfield residents!
BIG thanks to the Friends & Foundation of the library for sponsoring Justin Robert's appearance!
BIG thanks to the Myrtle Houston Children's Programming Fund for sponsoring the Okee Dokee Brothers!
The rest of the shows were made possible by a
This activity is made possible by the voters on Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to the appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

It's going to be a hot week- it's lucky BOOKS & STARS will be at the pool!

Join the classic rock fun with THE CASTAWAYS Wed. July 17th!
 Free admission to the pool from 6-8! 
This is a picture of the band from last year!  They are really fun! And I ain't to LIAR, LIAR!

This is them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SsFK3JJ_-E

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Does Northfield have talent?!

We looking for talented Northfielders of all ages for the FIRST EVER Books & Stars Talent Show- it's set for Wed. July 31 at 7 pm at Central Park.  Here's the link to the application.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

JULY 10th Books & Stars will be BLUE WOLF BLUEGRASS!

Our next event will feature BLUEGRASS!  Look for Booker the Book Bus and the showmobile at WAY Park on Wednesday, July 10th.  Booker opens at 6:30, the show begins at 7 pm.
 
 
 

This activity is made possible by the voters on Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to the appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
 

 

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Books & Stars June 26th STICKS & TONES!

We'll be having a rockin' good time at Spring Creek Park on Wed. June 26th.  Booker, the book bus opens for business at 6:30, the show begins at 7 pm.
Spring Creek Park is off Jefferson Parkway
 (Home to the newest soccer fields and the Ammerman Pavilion)
 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Cajun Dixie fun at Odd Fellow's Park tonight!


Wednesday, June 19

Gottadidat -a taste of the south with Cajun Dixie flavor! Books & Stars is all set for Odd Fellow's Park this week!  Booker, the Northfield Book Bus opens at 6:30 and is loaded with books and movies for all ages.  The show begins at 7 pm. 
This activity is made possible by the voters on Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to the appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Books & Stars with Justin Roberts!

For the first time in 12 years we had to go to our rain-site for Justin's performance. It's worked great!
Check the radar pic of the circle around Northfield that kept the rain away!   
BIG Thanks to the Friends & Foundation of the Library for making his show possible!
















of the Library for making his show possible!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Justin is at ODDFELLOWS PARK TONIGHT!

It's officially too wet at Central Park for Books & Stars- so we'll join JUSTIN ROBERTS at Oddfellow's Park! Located at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Lincoln Street.
Booker opens at 6:30
Justin's show begins at 7.
Bring a lawn chair to sit on.
See you there!!!

Odd Fellows Park tonight!

It's officially too wet at Central Park for Books & Stars- so we'll join JUSTIN ROBERTS at Oddfellow's Park! Located at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Lincoln Street.
Booker opens at 6:30
Justin's show begins at 7.
Bring a lawn chair to sit on.
See you there!!!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

June 12 Justin Roberts at Central Park 7 pm

Our first Books & Stars of the summer starts out with JUSTIN ROBERTS!  A Northfield favorite!
http://justinroberts.org/home.php

Central Park 7 pm
Rainsite- if needed is Oddfellow's Park Pavillion- the show always goes on!!!
Booker opens at 6:30 and is full of books & movies for all ages- bring your library card or get one on Booker.
The Cocoa Bean will be on-hand with treats to purchase! (A portion will be donated to Children's Programs at the Library)

Friday, May 24, 2013

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

It's time to start thinking SUMMER!!

There are two special BOOKS & STARS events and they are SUPER shows!


7 pm Wednesday, June 12 at Central Park
 Sponsored by the Friends & Foundation of the Library.
JUSTIN ROBERTS! 








7 pm Wednesday, July 24 at Way Park
Sponsored by the Myrtle Houston Fund for Children's Library Programs
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS!