WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Adrian Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Holiday closures: The Adrian and Worthington libraries will be closed Nov. 9 and Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Adrian and Worthington libraries will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and be closed Nov. 28 through Nov. 30 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Books for adults: “Rockin’ Around the Chickadee” by Donna Andrews, “The More the Terrier” by David Rosenfelt, “A Winter Wish” by Emily Stone, “The December Market” by RaeAnne Thayne and “Wish I were Here” by Melissa Wiesner.
Large print books for adults: “The Waiting” by Michael Connelly and “A Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber.
Audiobooks: “The More The Terrier” by David Rosenfelt.
Books for youths: “Detective Duck” by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, “Knight Owl and Early Bird” by Christopher Denise, “Pets Rule! The Night of the Chipmunk” by Susan Tan and “The Funniest Joke Book Ever: For Kids” by Alan Katz.
Youth programming at Worthington library
After School Programs: Stop by or call the library at (507) 295-5340 to sign up your children. Children are responsible for their own ride to and from the library.
Monday: Wii U/XBox gaming (grades 4-9), 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday: Kids Club (grades K-5), 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday: Story Time (toddlers-preschoolers), 10 to 11 a.m.; Just Gurlz (girls grades 5-9), 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Thursday: Kids Club (grades K-5), 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Happening at the Worthington library
Nov. 12: Doug Ohman presents “Living the Dream — Historic Homes of Minnesota”, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ecumen Meadows, 1801 Collegeway, Worthington.
Please note: The Nobles County Libraries (Adrian and Worthington) are not accepting donations of items until further notice.
Art Club: Art Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. There is no cost to join and all are welcome!
Art Show: The annual Holiday Show & Sale begins Nov. 7 and ends Dec. 13. The show is open during regular business hours, as well as Saturdays on Nov. 16 and 23, and Dec. 7.
The Art Center is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the lower level of the Nobles County Library. Contact us at (507) 372-8245 or
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