The next discussion on Wednesday, April 5th will meet in the Bell Art Room at 2 pm. We will be discussing Bettyville by George Hodgman.
If you would like to borrow a copy of any of the upcoming books, please click the link above or call the Reference Desk at (507) 452-4860.
Upcoming Book Selections
April 5th – Bettyville by George Hodgman
If you cannot make the meeting but would like to share your thoughts on the book, go to our GoodReads page.
Classic Movie Monday is every second Monday of the Month at 2 PM in the Library’s Bell Art Room. Individually wrapped snacks and bottled beverages will be provided during the movies, and all movies are roughly no more than two hours long.
Upcoming Movies:
April 10: Easter Parade (1948) (1hr 47min)
May 8: The Rare Breed (1966) – 1 Hour 37 Minutes
June 12: The Philadelphia Story (1940) – 1 Hour 52 Minutes
July 10: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) – 2 Hours 9 Minutes
August 14: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) – 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Job Club takes place every second Wednesday of the month at 3 pm in the Library’s Meeting Room on second floor.
Job Club will cover such topics as resume writing, cover letters, job searching, and will invite various speakers.
For more information, call the Library’s Reference Desk at (507) 452-4860.
Money Smart Week is April 17-21, 2023. It is an opportunity to learn financial literacy for free. The Winona Public Library is partnering with Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Aleah Harvey, to bring you two free classes.
On Tuesday, April 18 at 5pm, join us for the Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies seminar.
Balancing your expenses now may help you reach your financial goals later. We’ll discuss the basics of budgeting, the importance of managing credit and debt, and ways you can take control of your financial future.
Participants will learn about:
· Setting personal financial goals
· Balancing saving, spending, and borrowing to achieve goals
· Strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores
· Practical savings options for now through retirement
On Thursday, April 20th at 5pm, join us for the Retirement by Design seminar. How do you want to retire? Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies you can use now to help design the retirement you want tomorrow. We’ll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help handle unexpected events and how to keep your strategy on track.
Registration is required. Register for these programs using the link below or call the Reference Desk at (507) 452-4860.
Money Smart Week is coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and more free programs can be found online at www.moneysmartweek.org.
Gather information from vendors and organizations to help you on your dementia journey at the Dementia Resource Fair at Sobieski Lodge. Winona’s Dementia Friendly Choir will perform at 3pm.
This program is a part of Dementia Friendly Community Week.
Money Smart Week is April 17-21, 2023. It is an opportunity to learn financial literacy for free. The Winona Public Library is partnering with Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Aleah Harvey, to bring you two free classes.
On Tuesday, April 18 at 5pm, join us for the Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies seminar.
Balancing your expenses now may help you reach your financial goals later. We’ll discuss the basics of budgeting, the importance of managing credit and debt, and ways you can take control of your financial future.
Participants will learn about:
· Setting personal financial goals
· Balancing saving, spending, and borrowing to achieve goals
· Strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores
· Practical savings options for now through retirement
On Thursday, April 20th at 5pm, join us for the Retirement by Design seminar. How do you want to retire? Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies you can use now to help design the retirement you want tomorrow. We’ll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help handle unexpected events and how to keep your strategy on track.
Registration is required. Register for these programs using the link below or call the Reference Desk at (507) 452-4860.
Money Smart Week is coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and more free programs can be found online at www.moneysmartweek.org.
Join us for a discussion of the book, Bettyville: a Memoir by Geore Hodgman. The Friends of the Public Library are sponsoring a Community Read by purchasing 50+ copies of the book. Copies of the book can be found at the Winona Public Library and the Winona Friendship Center. Contact the Library at (507) 452-4860 for more information and e-reading options.
This program is a part of Dementia Friendly Community Week.
Money Smart Week is April 17-21, 2023. It is an opportunity to learn financial literacy for free. The Winona Public Library is partnering with Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Aleah Harvey, to bring you two free classes.
On Tuesday, April 18 at 5pm, join us for the Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies seminar.
Balancing your expenses now may help you reach your financial goals later. We’ll discuss the basics of budgeting, the importance of managing credit and debt, and ways you can take control of your financial future.
Participants will learn about:
· Setting personal financial goals
· Balancing saving, spending, and borrowing to achieve goals
· Strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores
· Practical savings options for now through retirement
On Thursday, April 20th at 5pm, join us for the Retirement by Design seminar. How do you want to retire? Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies you can use now to help design the retirement you want tomorrow. We’ll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help handle unexpected events and how to keep your strategy on track.
Registration is required. Register for these programs using the link below or call the Reference Desk at (507) 452-4860.
Money Smart Week is coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and more free programs can be found online at www.moneysmartweek.org.
National Library Week is April 24-29th, and the Winona Public Library is celebrating the week with a few activities.
All week long, stop into the Library for a drop-in confetti bookmark craft. The bookmark can be put together in under five minutes and will fit perfectly in any book.
Did you read a really good book recently? Fill out a Patron Pick card and receive a Winona Public Library Sticker.
On Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-8pm, attend the Friends of the Library Annual meeting and learn about the new Literary Arts Gallery at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person) Meetings offered every Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Join us for a stigma-free one-hour program. It’s a time to socialize and engage with others, exchange experiences, support one another and learn something new. From the Suez Canal to Dolly Parton, we explore a new topic every week!
Meeting Location: Winona Friendship Center (251 Main Street)
The first Wednesday of the month session is hosted at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
For more information on how to attend the Memory Cafés, call the library Reference Desk at 507-452-4860.
