Programs for Adults

The KnitWits Group meets from 6:30-8:00PM on Tuesdays. Are you looking for inspiration or working on a current project & having problems? We can provide ideas, help, or just some friendly conversation.  All ages and levels of experience are welcome! If you are a complete beginner, we have yarn and needles and can provide instruction & patterns to get you started.

NEXT MEETING: JUlY 1st at 6:30PM in the SILHA MEMORIAL READING ROOM

 

What’s Cooking? Group meets at 5:30PM on the third Tuesday of the month. Do you like to cook and/or eat? Join us for a fun evening sampling recipes. Search out and test old favorites or try something new…all based on a monthly “theme”. On the third Tuesday of each month, bring your dish to the library for a potluck social – & don’t forget the recipe!

JULY’S  COOKING THEME: COLD PLATES

NEXT MEETING: JULY 15th at 5:30PM in the SILHA MEMORIAL READING ROOM

Stop by the Library’s front desk if you’d like help selecting a recipe to share. Our collection of cook books is the perfect jumping off point for some inspirationl browsing.

 

Readers Anonymous is our book discussion group that meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM. Ask us what the monthly selection is and we will get you a copy. Feel free to come to the discussion whether you love the book, hate it, or haven’t quite finished!

JULY’S BOOKCLUB TITLE: “THE HOUSEMAID” by FREIDA MCFADDEN

NEXT MEETHING:  JULY 29th at 2:00PM in the SILHA MEMORIAL READING ROOM

We have copies of monthly book club titles available for pick-up at the Library front desk in both regular and large print. Prefer an audibook? We can request one for you using your library card, or help you set-up the LIBBY app for 24/7 listening wherever your summer takes you.

Bunco Bunch meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30PM. Challenge your brain while you have fun socializing with friends…all while playing this fun & easy dice game! No gambling is involved & no money changes hands. All are welcome; no experience or particular skill is required to participate.

NEXT MEETING: JULY 29th at 12:30PM in the SILHA MEMORIAL READING ROOM

 

 

Other Fun Stuff

Ask us about adult take-&-make activities.

A wide variety of jigsaw puzzles are available to borrow.

SENIOR CONNECTIONS

To help you better interact in safe ways with older adults outside of your immediate household, we have created some senior activity kits to check out, as well as free take-&-make activities. Our knitting, coffee, and bunco programs are designed to give seniors a chance to socialize as well as keep brains active. Our goal is to spread kindness & compassion to all of our neighbors!

 

We have a variety of games, puzzles, and fun activities for checkout or as giveaways, including:

  • Puzzle books
  • Games
  • Fun Activities & brain boosters
  • Art projects
  • Reminiscing Aids
  • Programmable Radio
  • These kits are intended to spark joy, stimulate conversations, and provide respite for caregivers.
    For a complete list of items available, please contact us or visit us at the library.

COON VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Coon Valley Historical Society meets monthly at Knutson Memorial Library. If you have a passion for local history, genealogy, story-telling, or have an interest in the preservation of local records, documents, or photograpghs, the Historical Society would love to have you join them.

NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: JULY 9th at 6:00PM in the SILHA MEMORIAL READING ROOM

 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY? CLICK HERE