If school is closed tomorrow, the library may be closed or have reduced hours. Follow our blog or Facebook to keep up to date. And if all else fails, please call before heading out here.
You still have time to pick up your reading materials before the holiday weekend.
With the impending storms, it’s a good time to remind you of whether the weather will close us down or not–and how we will let you know when it does.
Closures can be noted on our blog, Facebook page, or any other social media you may follow us at. If in doubt, call the library before heading out.
Often, inclement weather can delay delivery. This week, delivery is scheduled for Tuesday and Saturday. At the moment, both of these days look a little iffy. Again, we will post changes or delays on our blog, Facebook, and other social media. Providing us with your email is the best way to find out when your hold has been processed and is ready for pick up. This can eliminate unnecessary trips to the library.
If you need reading materials to tide you over while we are closed, you can hop on one of our digital platforms and download free ebooks or audiobooks. Simply click the quick links tab to enjoy our digital library from your preferred device.
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Friday’s delivery will occur as always.
The Pipestone County Fair is a pivotal event each summer. Beyond the animals, rides, music, and shows, the fair signals the winding down of summer. Everyone busies themselves with fitting in last minute visits to the lake or an afternoon at the water park. They have cook outs and bonfires with family and friends. All with the intention of soaking up the last rays of summer before Labor Day weekend.
For the library, the fair represents something fresh and new, as it often ushers in our week of cleaning and maintenance. This year, Meinders Library will be closed for its annual upkeep August 5th-10th. Thanks to the wonderful custodial staff at PAS, we will reopen on Monday, August 12 dust-free and with floors clean enough to eat off of.
During that time, Emily and I help facilitate a literacy training for teachers and librarians in southwestern Minnesota. It’s our time to connect with professionals, discuss books, and learn about trends in the youth publishing industry. We always come back from this refreshed and ready to start the new school year.
As avid readers ourselves, we highly recommend you stock up on books, DVDs, and STEM backpacks next week so you won’t be left without something to do.
That said, our digital platforms are never closed. You can access Overdrive, RBDigital, and ebooks MN from the comfort of your home. All you need is a device, your library card, and access to the internet. Books will not be due while we are closed, though the book drop will be checked on a regular basis.
On hold items delivered during our closure will be available Monday, August 12 at 10am.
For those planning out the rest of their summer, we will also be closed over Labor Day weekend.
Due to road construction, our parking lot is currently inaccessible. We are still open and patrons can park in the circle drive. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Meinders Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday. We will reopen at 10am on Monday April 15.
Due to inclement weather, Meinders Library will be closed again on Thursday. Stay safe and warm!
Due to the winter weather, the library will be closed. Check back to see when we will reopen.
