Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Summer Reading Program Our last scheduled programs, except for Thursday night chess, will be held during the week of July 21 - 26th. Teen Reading logs will be accepted through 2:00pm on Saturday, July 26th. Preschool-Elementary Reading logs will be accepted until 8:30pm, Thur., July 31st.
Bubblemania at the Library! Tuesday, July 22nd, 1:00pm
Learn the secrets of amazing bubblemaking! Design your own unique bubblemaker and create chains of bubbles, giant bubbles, teeny-weeny bubbles, and bubbles within bubbles! The possibilities are endless!
This program is part of the Tuesday afternoon weekly programs for middle- to upper-elementary aged kids.
Storytime is fun! Join us Fridays at 9:30am for storytime. Our last summer storytime will be July 25th. Preschool storytime will resume in the fall.
Running Start for School The start of a new school year means buying school supplies, but for lower-income families it can be a time when money is tight. Running Start for School depends on the support of the Olmsted County community to help provide school supplies needed by students.
Drop off your donations at the Library through August 6th. Click here to find lists of supplies needed (scroll down and click on "school supply list" in right-hand column) or pick up lists on display at the library.
Running Start for School provides school supplies to students in Olmsted County who qualify for free or reduced lunch and is a community initiative of United Way of Olmsted County. If your children qualify for free or reduced lunch for the upcoming school year and you wish to register them call (507) 287-1958 between June 2 and August 8 to register.
Used Book Sale Thanks to all who support our Friends of the Library Used Book Sales!
The Friends host a Used Book Sale at the Book Barn 3 times per year: 1st Saturday in May (Chatfield's City-Wide Garage Sale Day) 2nd Weekend of August (Chatfield Western Days) 2nd Saturday in September (Chatfield's City-Wide Garage Sale Day)
The Book Barn is behind the Chatfield Public Library and the Root River State Bank. The entrance is on Fillmore Street.