It’s that time of year again… time for AAUW and Lake Region Public Library’s semi-annual book sale! This spring’s book sale will take place on Friday, April 28 from 9-6 and Saturday, April 29 from 10:30-5. The passive book sale will begin Monday, May 1 and last through Thursday, May 4. Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, we will once again have the $5 bag sale – $5 for all the books you can fit in one of our provided bags – and this will last for the remainder of the sale. Please note: we will NOT be accepting donations from April 15 – May 15.

Highlighted Events Coming Up at the Lake Region Public Library

Saturday, April 22 @ 11:00 a.m. – Special Saturday Story Time: Story Time Wrap-Up. As summer and Summer Reading approach, regular Story Time will be on pause. Keep an eye out for special story times in the future! Join the Lake Region Public Library at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 for the last Story Time of the 2022-2023 school year!

April 23-29- National Library Week. Celebrate National Library Week with us by participating in our bookmark design contest! Bookmarks can be found at the circulation desk (or the template on Facebook); grab one, decorate it, and return it by May 1 to have a chance to have YOUR design available as a permanent bookmark at the Lake Region Public Library! Be sure to include your name, phone number, and age on the back of the bookmark to have you in the correct age category (0-10, 11-18, or 19+). Happy decorating!

Friday, April 28 @ 9:00 a.m. – Semi-Annual Book Sale! See more information on our website and social media pages. Rumor has it the ice cream truck will be back as well… Check out the full calendar of events at devilslakendlibrary.com/events!

New Arrivals at the Lake Region Public Library

Adult New Releases: Simply Lies – David Baldacci, Where Are the Children Now? – Mary Higgins Clark, Shadow of Death – Heather Graham, The Golden Doves – Martha Hall Kelly, Symphony of Secrets – Brendan Slocumb, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club – Ryan J. Stradal

Juvenile New Releases: Snow & Poison – Melissa De La Cruz, Eyewitness the Civil War – Dorling Kindersley, Ltd. Sunshine – Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Girl Taking Over – Sarah Kuhn, I Kick and I Fly – Ruchira Gupta, Race Against Death – Deborah Hopkinson

Stop by the library for all these titles and more today!

Preschool Story Time Suggested ages: 3-5. Younger children are welcome. Must be accompanied by an adult. Story Time will consist of a variety of songs, finger plays, stories, projects, and time to explore. Please call 701-662-2220 with any questions. Wednesday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Lake Region Public Library Board Meeting: May 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lake Region Public Library Community Room. All are welcome to attend.