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Who says science can’t be fun! In this STEM project we are investigating air resistance or “drag” by making parachutes. Join Ms. Kathryn on the library’s Facebook page on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 for a short lesson on how to make your own parachute. You may pick up your kit in the children’s room one week before the tutorial airs. Kits will be available while supplies last.

Get ready to roll for victory! Join the New Ulm Public Library and Red Dragon Gaming to learn how to play the Origins Award winning tabletop game, Dragon Dice. Command armies of fantastical creatures for strategic control of terrain to win against your opponent. Set in the fantasy world of Esfah with accompanying novels, Dragon Dice was originally created by the same company that started Dungeons & Dragons. Join us on Thursday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Red Dragon Gaming for a learn-to-play demonstration followed by a tournament with prizes hosted by Christopher Schmitz, author of The Esfah Sagas! Registration is required to ensure enough materials are available. You can sign up at Red Dragon Gaming or online here: https://forms.gle/FRxxbX5YGUVPQpk57

Join the History Book Club for their monthly discussion on the third Tuesday of the month at noon. They will meet on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM to discuss Once There Were Castles by Larry Millet. The group will meet in-person in the library’s meeting room. Masks and social distancing will be required to attend. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. We hope to see you there.

Come join other needle-craft workers for time to work on your own project and to socialize! The group is open to anyone ages 16 and up. This is not a class, so bring your own materials. All types of needlework are welcome. We are very excited to be meeting again, but please remember to wear a mask and social distance. We hope to see you there!

Join the Mystery Book Club for their monthly discussion on the last Monday of the month in the evening. They will meet on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM to discuss The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly. The group will meet in-person in the library’s meeting room. Masks and social distancing will be required to attend. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. We hope to see you there.

Suminagashi or “floating ink” is an ancient paper marbling technique that involves using ink and a resist in a pan of water to create a sequence of rings that are transferred to paper. The resulting prints can then be used for book binding and art projects. Join us on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. for a Creative Bug tutorial about the process with instructor Jody Alexander. Then, get a chance to create your own marbled paper. This class is for ages 8 and above and will be held in the library's meeting room. All materials will be provided. Masks and social distancing are required. You may work at the same table with a family member that you currently live with, but each family member must register separately. Space is limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. You may register for the program here: https://forms.gle/WrTRa52eVqFpGrwq9