Friends of the Plymouth Library

Six more weeks of FREE SUMMER FUN for kids, teens, and families at the Plymouth Library!

Swipe through this collection to learn more about the many free youth and family events and programs at the library this summer, brought to you by Hennepin County Library, with financial and promotional support from the Friends of the Plymouth Library and the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Browse all Plymouth Library events at https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?locations=PY

Llamas at the Llibrary! 🦙 Coming to Plymouth on Sunday, July 28, 1:00pm–3:30pm. Check out the full list of libraries for more llamas!

Back by popular demand: llamas at the library! Kid-friendly and fun for all ages, now through August 3. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/HCL-LLAMAS2024

Three months of FREE SUMMER FUN starting this week at the Plymouth Library! Swipe through the collection for details.

- Wednesday: Baby Storytime, Family Yoga on the Patio
- Thursday: Family Storytime, LEGO® Lab
- Friday: PreK Fridays
- All summer: DIY Book Club Kits, Story Strolls, Read Write Draw, Best Book Ever

Browse all Plymouth Library events at https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?locations=PY

Plymouth Library programs are brought to you by Hennepin County Library, with financial and promotional support from the Friends of the Plymouth Library and the Friends of the Hennepin County Library

Kids, teens, and families: Three months of FREE SUMMER FUN are coming to the Plymouth Library. Mark your calendars! Swipe through this collection to learn more about the dozens of youth and family events and programs at the library this summer, brought to you by Hennepin County Library, with financial and promotional support from the Friends of the Plymouth Library and the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Browse all Plymouth Library events at https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?locations=PY

Another reason to become a member for just $10/year: Show your Friends member card at several local independent bookstores to receive a 10% discount on your purchase! Leave a comment or send a message if you'd like information on joining.

This just in!

We are proud to announce our two new partners bookstores: Big Hill Books and Black Garnet Books.

If you are a member of Friends of HCL, present your membership card at the register to receive a 10% discount.

Saturday's book sale caught the attention of the Sun Sailor!

Tonight: Two free events at the Plymouth Library: "Great Decisions: U.S. China Trade Rivalry" from 4-5 PM, and an author talk by Elisa Bernick from 6:30-7:30 PM. Limited seats available – register ASAP.

Events — Hennepin County Library Explore Hennepin County Library. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community.

Have plans for tomorrow night? Only 30 seats remaining as of this writing. Register ASAP: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/65bc1a34bf3fd82800dbf6b9

Tomorrow evening is the community discussion for this season's selection of the Mary Ann Key Book Club: "The Sun Does Shine."

We will be joined by a terrific panel of voices at Minneapolis Central Library. We hope to see you there!

Enjoy this MPR interview with Elisa Bernick, then register for her author talk at the Plymouth Library this Thursday, May 16, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Limited seats remaining. Register here: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/661480cabc24f236000de1be

In new memoir, Elisa Bernick on growing up Jewish in 1960s New Hope, Minnesota Elisa Bernick grew up with her share of family drama in suburban New Hope, Minnesota. But in a new book, she explores the roots of that drama and comes to some astounding and healing revelations.

LIMITED SEATS REMAINING - FREE EVENT: Elisa Bernick author talk at the Plymouth Library this Thursday, May 16, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Register here: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/661480cabc24f236000de1be

In her memoir "Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and Other Lies)," Elisa Bernick discusses growing up "different" (i.e., Jewish) in the white, Christian suburb of New Hope, MN during the 1960s and early 1970s. Poignant and provocative, "Departure Stories" peers through the broader lens of Minnesota's recent history to reveal an intergenerational journey through trauma that unraveled the Bernick family and many others. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author Talk: Elisa Bernick In her memoir "Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and Other Lies)," Elisa Bernick discusses growing up "different" (i.e., Jewish) in the white, Christian suburb of New Hope, MN during the 1960s and early 1970s. Poignant and provocative, "Departure Stories" peers through the broader....

ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING SALE: Saturday's book sale raised $6,499 for the Friends of the Hennepin County Library, beating our last book sale (which itself was record-breaking) by $16! This achieves our second $5,000 fundraising goal for 2024: supporting the Hennepin County Library's outreach & engagement initiatives. Thank you so much to everyone who shopped our sale. See you at our next sale on September 14!

Thanks to everyone who took time on this beautiful Saturday to shop our book sale today! We are so grateful for the huge turnout. We’ll share final numbers as soon as we have them. See you all at our next sale on September 14!

View all book sales supporting the Hennepin County Library: https://www.supporthclib.org/book-sales

The calm before the storm. This is the view of the book sale crowd one minute before opening! Members-only at 9 AM. General public at 10 AM. Bag sale at 2 PM.

Book sale details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1150073246328462

Tomorrow's Plymouth Library book sale comes at the tail end of this year's Children's Book Week. We have two entire aisles of books for kids, from board books to picture books to chapter books to young adult. Come explore our selection and celebrate children's books with us!

Book sale details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1150073246328462

Children's Book Week details: The Children's Book Council

Almost done setting up for our book sale tomorrow! Our book sales are only possible thanks to our amazing crew of volunteers. Book sale details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1150073246328462

What makes these Friends volunteers so happy? Your donated books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles! Donations accepted 9 AM–3 PM today. Book sale tomorrow, Saturday May 11. More book sale details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1150073246328462

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day, a day for all library advocates to affirm their participation in 2024 elections. Learn more about how you can take action at https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day

Today is National Library Outreach Day, a day honoring the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. Learn more about Hennepin County Library's Outreach Services at https://www.hclib.org/about/outreach

Today is National Library Workers Day, a day for everyone to recognize the valuable contributions made by library workers. Drop by the Plymouth Library today and thank the library staff for all they do for our community! Learn more at https://ala-apa.org/nlwd/

Today is Right to Read Day, a national day of action in support of the right to read. Celebrate with a visit to your Plymouth Library! Learn more at https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

Right to Read Day The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 8, 2024, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.

It's National Library Week! Sneak in a few Plymouth Library visits this week to celebrate...
- Right to Read Day on Monday April 8
- National Library Workers Day on Tuesday April 9
- National Library Outreach Day on Wednesday April 10
- Take Action for Libraries Day on Thursday April 11

Learn more about these days and how you can celebrate at https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek

The 2023 Garden Tour was a fabulous success. More than 170 people toured 5 gorgeous gardens. Many thanks to the garden hosts and the volunteers who made the tour such a big hit, and to our corporate partners Bachman's and Lunds & Byerlys.

The Garden Tour is coming up soon - Sunday July 16, 11-3. Tickets available at Bachman's Plymouth, $10 in advance, $15 day of tour. Teens at the Plymouth Library had fun recently with sidewalk art publicizing the tour.

Save the date! The Friends next book sale is on Saturday Sept 9 and we will have a great selection of like-new children's books, including a large collection of kids's books in Korean.

Do you have gently used books (adult or children's), CDs, DVDs, or jigsaw puzzles you no longer want? The Friends of the Plymouth Library are accepting donations on Saturday, July 1, from 10:30-noon in the Plymouth Library meeting room. No textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines, please.

Summer is in full swing, and one of the events we are looking forward to help us celebrate the season is the Friends Tour of Gorgeous Gardens of Plymouth. Five beautiful gardens are featured in this self guided tour, which will take place on Sunday, July 16, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Tickets for the tour are available at Bachman’s Plymouth location, 10050 6th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441. The tickets are $10 in advance and $15 if purchased on the day of the tour. This year we are offering a discount to groups of 10 or more; tickets for those groups will be $9 each, purchased in advance. Children ages 12 and under are free. Tickets may also be purchased at individual gardens on the day of the tour. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Plymouth Library.

Our first garden is on the corner of 50th Ave. N. and Schmidt Lake Road. The hosts invite you to meander through their established native gardens, try to count the variety of hostas and perennials, or sit for a moment by the relaxing waterfall. Creative use of natural stone & reclaimed historic street pavers can be found throughout the property in the patios, paths, a one of a kind stone wall & the driveway!