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Spring Bingo Scavenger Hunt

April 17 through May 15

From April 17 through May 15, join Winona Public Library and Happy Dancing Turtle for a scavenger hunt in Nature! Can you find all 24 items on the Spring Bingo Card for a chance to win the grand prize? To dive deeper into the fun, use resources from the library to help you identify the things you find. All ages welcome! To register, visit bit.ly/BingoSHReg.
When you find something in nature that's on the card, snap a pic. When you get a bingo, submit your pics for a prize. The more Bingos you find, the more chances you'll get to win a bigger prize! Photos must be submitted by May 15.

Spring Bingo Rules and Card (PDF download)

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WPL Makerspace Series: Come Code with Us!

Join WPL Youth Services for four coding challenges in May! Programs are open to youth ages 9-15. You’ll learn how to program a Sphero BOLT robot and create original music with Osmo Coding Jam.

This program occurs over four sessions. You will build your skills at each session, and you’re encouraged to attend all four if possible. Programs will be held at the library.

Program dates are as follows:

♦  Tuesdays and Fridays May 4, 7, 18, and 21 5-6 p.m. (after the library closes)

Youth can attend alone or with an adult. Masks and distancing are required so everyone stays safe, and registration will be limited to ensure there is ample space to spread out.

Ready to sign up? You can register at the link below:

♦  Register for the May program set

These programs are made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Services and Technology Act [LS 00-20-0024-20].

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Family Nature Walks with Happy Dancing Turtle

Nature Walk Photo

Select Dates, April-May

Need to get out and stretch your legs? Get some fresh air? Unplug for a while? Join Nora from Happy Dancing Turtle out on the trails for an informal hour of family fun each month! Meet other nature-loving families as you take a slow and leisurely walk in the Trempealeau Refuge. Learn about what's happening in the natural world that month and receive resources/activities to take home.

Download the event flyer.

Due to the spike in COVID cases in our region, space for upcoming walks will be limited to the first 10 people. Those wanting to attend must RSVP by sending a message to Happy Dancing Turtle -- Driftless Region on Facebook, emailing driftless@happydancingturtle.org, or by calling or texting 603-682-7050.

April:
Saturday 4/10, 10-11am and 11:30-12:30
Tuesday 4/13, 4-5 pm

May:
Thursday 5/6, 4-5 pm
Saturday 5/8, 10-11am and 11:30-12:30
Tuesday 5/11, 4-5 pm

Please note: You will be outside the entire time - dress appropriately and in layers. The group will be practicing social distancing. Children must be with, and are the responsibility of, a parent/guardian.