2021 Winter Brochure

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Saint Peter Community & Family Education City of Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services Department 2021 Winter Brochure January - April Classes & Activities | REGISTRATION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY! Community Education & Recreation & Leisure Classes & Activities Brochure, published three times a year. 2021 / Issue #1 Registration Information l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 2 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Saint Peter Recreation Registration & Refund Information Saint Peter Community 1. Paid registrations are due at least one week prior to & Leisure Services the start of the class. & Family Education 2. Community and Family Education Refunds: Full Staff: 934-3048 ext. 1 Joey Schugel, Department Director refunds will be given when Community and Family www.stpetercommunityedonline.com Kayla Campbell, Recreation Program Education has to cancel an activity due to low enrollment. Supervisor Refunds, less a $3 fee, will be given if a person withdraws Weather Line: 934-3048 ext. 4 Gabriela Roemhildt, Assistant Recreation from a program prior to the registration deadline. Refunds will not be granted if a request to withdraw from the Program Supervisor Saint Peter Community & Family Education program is made after the registration deadline has Jennifer Harlow, Secretary is actively evaluating and planning for occurred. Brenda McHugh, Library Supervisor opportunities to serve you. Decisions on 3. Recreation Department Refunds: Full refunds will be whether we can host a class in-person, Leticia Snow, Assistant Library Supervisor given when the Recreation Department has to cancel an hybrid, or online will be ongoing as directives Contact Information: activity. Refunds, less a $3 fee, will be given if a person withdraws from a program prior to the start of the program from the State of Minnesota are provided. Phone 507-934-0667 Thank you for your continued patience as we Fax 507-934-1204 or by the registration deadline. Refunds will not be granted if a program cancellation is made after the program has all learn how to live, learn, and play safely at E-mail [email protected] begun. Web www.saintpetermn.gov this unprecedented time. 4. U-Care is accepted for Community & Family Hotline 507-934-0070 for Education classes (only). Proof of coverage is required. cancellations, updates Class payments vary based on your coverage. Please Staff: and schedules contact 934-3048 x. 1 for more information. Tami Skinner, Director Find us on Facebook at: 5. Adults with disabilities are invited to take part in the Ytive Prafke, ECFE/SR Coordinator City of Saint Peter classes and activities of this brochure. With a ten-day Jessica Schrumpf, Secretary notice, we will make every effort to provide everything Alena Webster, Programs Assistant How to Register: necessary for an enjoyable experience. To find out more, Shaina Sieh, Saints Overtime (SAC) Online www.saintpetermn.gov please contact Community & Family Education (934-3048 Coordinator x. 1) or Recreation and Leisure Services (934-0667). Abby Moore, Aquatics Coordinator In person Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 6. Photography/Video Policy: Photographs/videos are occasionally taken of participants of activities and visitors to How to register: Mail Recreation and Leisure facilities of the Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services In person St. Peter Community Center, Services Department and Saint Peter Community and Family 600 S. Fifth St., Suite 207 600 S. Fifth St., Suite 200 Education. These photographs/videos are used to promote Online stpetercommunityedonline.com Saint Peter, MN 56082 Recreation and Leisure programming and facilities in future Phone (507) 934-3048 x. 1 Activity Brochures and a variety of other City of Saint Peter Please note: any opinions or viewpoints and School District 508 publications and social media. Office Hours: that are discussed during a class, event, If you prefer that you or your child not be photographed Mon–Thu 8 am–4 pm, Fri 8 am–Noon or activity are directly from the instructor during a registered program, you must “opt–out” on or Our office will be closed: or event organizer and may not represent before the first day of each listed course by completing Jan. 1 & 18, Feb. 15, Apr. 2–5 the philosophy or viewpoints of Saint Peter an “opt–out” form at the Department’s registration desk. (Online registration is available 24/7) Community & Family Education or Saint For any non–registered activities or visits to our parks or Peter Recreation & Leisure Services. facilities, please notify the photographer if you prefer that Find us on Facebook at: you or your child not be photographed. StPeterCommunityEd Contents Community Center facility information...... 3 Aquatics...... 9-11 Teen Pantry / Children’s Weekend Food Program...... 3 Active Living ...... 11-13 Scholarship info...... 3 Parks, snowshoe rental, ice rink info ...... 13 Youth General Interest ...... 3-6 ABE / GED...... 14 Tech Academy winter virtual workshops...... 4 English as a Second Language...... 14 Young Rembrandts On-Demand art classes...... 5 Adult General Interest...... 14-17 Youth Music Lessons ...... 6 Arts Center classes...... 14-15 Kids’ Club...... 6 Adult music lessons...... 16 Youth Contests...... 6 Documentary Films...... 16-17 eSports...... 7 LIFE: Learning is ForEver...... 18 Youth Sports...... 7 Senior Activities & Services...... 18-22 Special Events...... 8 Saint Peter Public Library...... 23-24

l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Registration Information l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 3 Facility Information and Hours Saint Peter Community Center 600 S. Fifth St., Suite 200 Hours Monday – Friday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m. (Jan.–Apr.) Saturdays, 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Sundays, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. The Saint Peter Community Center offers of a variety of amenities including meeting room space, gymnasium, walking track, senior center, and more. Visit www.saintpetermn.gov/community-center for more information.

Community Associations / Organizations for Winter 2021 Big Partner/Little Partner, Tonja Kjerland...... [email protected] St. Peter Basketball, Tony Pierret...... [email protected] Boy Scouts...... [email protected] St. Peter Soccer...... [email protected] Bulldog Youth Hockey, Darian Hunt...... [email protected] St. Peter Volleyball, Cassandra Efta...... [email protected] Creative Play Place, City of Saint Peter...... [email protected] St. Peter Wrestling, Chad Larson...... [email protected] Girl Scouts...... [email protected] St. Peter Youth Baseball, Ron Guappone...... stpeterbaseball.org Girls Fastpitch, Jim Dunn...... [email protected] Youth General Interest

Scholarships: n It is the goal of Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services to offer recreational programming to any and all youth looking to participate, regardless of financial status. Youth age 17 and under, who reside in School District 508, are eligible to receive scholarship funding towards program fees. Scholarship applications are available at the Recreation Office between 8 a.m –5 p.m. Monday-Friday. In addition to the application income verification is needed to process the request. Please stop by the Recreation Office of call 507-934-0667 for more details. l Saint Peter Community & Family Education has youth scholarships for families who may find that the full registration fee for an activity is a hardship. To be eligible for a youth scholarship, an individual must have a financial need and reside in the Saint Peter School District or participate in the open enrollment option for the district. To receive a scholarship application, call 934-3048 or stop by the office in room 207 of the Community Center Teen Pantry During the school year, on days of hybrid or in-person learning, Children’s Weekend Food Program teens can sign up with one of the school counselors to During the school year, on days of hybrid or in-person participate in the Teen Pantry. Students are able to stop in at the learning, this program serves K-6 students with child-friendly, pantry for groceries to help them with meals for the week. The nutritious, non-perishable food items for breakfast, lunch pantry operates in the Community Center and has scheduled and snacks for most non-school days. Register your child pick up every Thursday afternoon from 4:30–5:15 p.m. by contacting the school social workers - South 934-2754 x. 3024, North 934-3260 x. 4036, and Middle School 934-4210 Both of these programs are affiliated with St. Peter Area Food x. 5024. Shelf and Saint Peter Public Schools. l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Youth General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 4 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov STEM

Tech Academy returns for the winter/spring season with all-new VIRTUAL tech workshops. Home technical requirements for ALL classes:

• Comuter: PC [Windows XP or later] or Mac [OSX] with at least 2GHz processor and 4GB RAM (Chromebook, phone, or tablet will not work) • Internet: Broadband internet • Webcam • Microphone and speakers • Google Meet

Minecraft Game Designer l Grades 3–6. Don’t just play Minecraft! Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! This class will reinforce problem- solving skills and spatial cognition through learning to create in-game puzzles, mazes, and obstacle courses. Students will learn basic game design skills while they collaborate to build Adventure maps. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. Additional technical requirements: Minecraft Java Edition Sat., Jan. 23, 9 a.m.–12 Noon, Register by Mon., Jan. 11, $50 per student CY-W01

3D Printing & CAD (2-session workshop!) l Grades 3–7. New Projects this semester! This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (online web app), and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. This course serves as an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine and see their creations come to life. Students will be designing 1-2 objects, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Sat., Feb. 6 & 13, 8–10 a.m. each Saturday, Register by Mon., Jan. 25, $83 per student CY-W02

Video Production for YouTube (2-session workshop!) l Grades 4–8. Learn how to create YouTube content! Shoot videos, edit sound, and create an online presence with YouTube. YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sounds. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Sat., Mar. 6 & 13, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each Saturday, Register by Mon., Feb. 22, $67 per student CY-W03

Extreme Coding: Tetris l Grades 4–7. Learn to code with Scratch, by dragging colorful blocks of code. Recreate a classic arcade game, Tetris! We will use programming concepts like variables, flow control, subroutines, and more! Sat., Apr. 24, 9–11 a.m., Register by Mon., Apr. 12, $34 CY-W04

CallFind allSaint Tech Peter Academy Community virtual classes & Family at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.as Education at 934-3048 ext. 1 to register, or sign upp?catID=965 online at: l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Youth General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 5 January - Drawing On Demand ARTS & CRAFTS

WINTER GROOVY CLAUDETTE STYLISH BIRD GIRAFFES COLVIN DOGS l Ages 6+. Kick off the new year in a creative way with a winter scene highlighting a colorful bird; groovy long-necked animal friends; a portrait honoring civil rights activist Claudette Colvin; and a collection of stylish dogs sporting sunglasses, hats, and collars. Sign up for this class starting Jan. 4, 2021! Supplies to have for class: broad tip markers, crayons or colored pencils, 8.5 x 11 paper, and black Sharpie marker. Young Rembrandts Workshops On-Demand: January On Demand Online Course, $29 CY-W05 Faces, Fashion & Flowers 10 drawings, Online Course February - Drawing On Demand l Ages 6-18. For fashionistas, florists and budding makeup artists! Students will be challenged and delighted drawing images that exude femininity and loveliness. Learn to draw and color facial features, stretch their imaginations illustrating whimsical flowers and challenge their creativity when tying them all together in fanciful settings. Prepare for elegance and a heap of drawing excellence! SCORPION FUNNY SISTER WILD Sign up for this class any time! Supplies to have for FOOD ROSETTA MONKEYS class: broad tip markers, crayons or color pencils, 8.5 x THARPE 11 paper, and black Sharpie marker. l Ages 6+. Join YR online in February for a scorpion in a Online Course, $49 CY-F10 desert scene, a rewarding study in proportion; funny foods, transforming ordinary fruits into colorful fish; a dynamic illustration of the “Godmother of Rock & Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe; and expressive, animated cartoon monkeys in colorful, detailed scenes. Sign up for this class starting Jan. 11, 2021! Supplies to have for class: broad tip markers, crayons or colored pencils, 8.5 x 11 paper, and black Sharpie marker. February On Demand Online Course, $29 CY-W06 March - Drawing On Demand

Young Rembrandts Workshops On-Demand: Anime Manga 10 drawings, Online Course l Ages 6-18. Calling all Otaku kids! Join the Anime Manga ICE CREAM POP ART WILMA FUNNY workshop and learn to draw your favorite Japanese style SUNDAE FROG RUDOLPH BUNNIES art. This workshop will tap into everyone’s imagination while l Ages 6+. As winter draws to a close, YR is still getting learning to draw cute manga inspired characters, accessories creative, offering screen time that’s fun and productive. This month, we’ll put together a still life drawing featuring three big and costumes. Your child’s talent is about to take off— scoops of ice cream in a large bowl; a pop art frog against a register now to save your child’s spot in this Kawaii workshop background of colorful patterns; a fantastic portrait of Olympian focused on technique and creativity! Wilma Rudolph; and a variety of funny cartoon bunnies. Sign up for this class any time! Supplies to have for Sign up for this class starting Feb. 8, 2021! Supplies to have class: broad tip markers, crayons or color pencils, 8.5 x for class: broad tip markers, crayons or colored pencils, 8.5 11 paper, and black Sharpie marker. x 11 paper, and black Sharpie marker. Online Course, $49 CY-F11 March On Demand Online Course, $29 CY-W07 Find all Young Rembrandts classes at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.asp?catID=965 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Youth General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 6 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov MUSIC KIDS CLUB Kids Club Grades 2-4 Exploration Exploration Recreation n Let us get a jump start on all Recreation and the Library on the Loose the fun Exploration r e c w Recreation has to re ro a or offer in the summer! tin m g a better to Recreation Staff will provide free recreational programming after school at North Elementary. Activities will change each week. If school is 100% distant learning, this program will be cancelled and picked up in the Private Piano with Emily H. summer. l Beginning through intermediate students. Looking for a new hobby or want to improve your piano skills? Look no further! Thu., Apr. 15 – May 13, 3–4:15p.m., North Elementary Emily Hackbarth is a Music Industry student at MNSU and has Grass Area numerous years of experience playing the piano and harp and teaching private lessons. Bring a notebook and current lesson books if you have them. Otherwise, music will be provided for the first lesson. Thirty minute lessons are available on Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. or Tuesdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. YOUTH CONTESTS Call 507-934-3048 ext. 1 to schedule a lesson time. Online registration is not available for private lessons. (If ISD 508 is in Photo Contest hybrid or in-person learning mode, in-person piano lessons will Ages 15 and under. be available in SPHS Music Practice Room 4; during distance n The rules of the monthly youth photo contest is simple: learning mode, piano lessons will be available only online). the youth must take the photo, email it by the deadline Emily Hackbarth listed below and have fun! Each month there is a different Monday Lessons theme and the deadline is the second Friday of the month. 30 minute lessons The winners will be announced the following Monday. Free! Sess. 1: Jan. 11 & 25 (2 weeks, skip 1/18), Register by Jan. 7, $34 Prizes for the top 3 winners each month. Email submissions CY-W01a to [email protected] Sess. 2: Feb. 1-8, 22 (skip 2/15, 3 weeks), Register by Jan. 25, $51 CY-W02a (pets, farm animals, birds outside, Sess. 3: Mar. 1-29 (5 weeks), Register by Feb. 22, $84 CY-W03a Jan. 8, Animals Sess. 4: Apr. 12-May 3 (4 weeks), Register by Apr. 6, $67 CY-W04a etc.) Feb. 12, Cooking/baking Tuesday Lessons Mar. 12, Abstract 30 minute lessons Apr. 9, Rainfall Sess. 1: Jan. 12-26 (3 weeks), Register by Jan. 7, $51 CY-W01b May 14, Flowers/nature/outside Sess. 2: Feb. 2-23 (4 weeks), Register by Jan. 25, $67 CY-W02b Sess. 3: Mar. 2-30 (5 weeks), Register by Feb. 22, $84 CY-W03b Sess. 4: Apr. 6-27 (4 weeks), Register by Mar. 29, $67 CY-W04 Coloring Contest Ages 15 and under. Private Virtual Band Instrument Lessons n We are offering two coloring contests this winter! You l Grades 5-8 band students can schedule private 30 minute can print the coloring contest sheet off of the City’s website lessons Tuesdays from 4-7:30 p.m. Students should bring their or pick one up from the St. Peter Public Library or Recreation instrument and lesson book to each lesson. Call 934-3048 x.1 Office. You will have the whole month to submit your entry to schedule a lesson time. to the St. Peter Public Library or Recreation Office and Lauren Shoemaker, Via Google Meet the winner will be announced the first Wednesday of the next 6 virtual lessons per session, $100 month. Sess. 1: Tue., Jan. 12-Feb. 23, Register by Jan. 5 CY-W01aa Sess. 2: Tue., Mar. 2-Apr. 6, Register by Feb. 23 CY-W02aa February – winners announced March 3 Sess. 3: Tue., Apr. 13-May 18, Register by Apr. 6 CY-W03aa April – winners announced May 5 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Youth Sports l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 7 eSports All ages and all skill levels. n Welcome! Will you be the next Saint Peter eSports champion? Register and compete against other gamers in your community! Each league will run for 6 weeks including playoffs. All league matches have the ability to reschedule if you’re unavailable for your match. Paid tournaments will be offered on occasion. *Online capabilities and designated console/games are required for participation in these leagues.

Mondays – Mario Kart Tuesdays – NBA 2K Wednesdays – Super Smash Bros Thursdays – Rocket League Fridays – Madden NFL

Feb. 1 – Mar. 19, Free

St. Peter Soccer Association For players born 2002-2011, please visit the Saint Peter Soccer Club website for information about local playing opportunities. Registration closes January 15. https:// saintpetersoccer.cornerkicksystems.com/

St. Peter Baseball Association Ages 8–18. Youth baseball summer 2021 registration. You must register in person, you will receive an email if your registration was carried over from 2020. www.stpeterbaseball.com Sat., Feb. 13, 2021, 8a.m.–12p.m., St. Peter American Legion Post #37

Soccer St. Peter Recreation Soccer Ages 4–8. Monday and Wednesday evenings. n Everyone plays! This 6-week training program is designed to teach young players the fundamental techniques of soccer. Development happens through drills and fun games presented in an energetic and nurturing atmosphere. Small organized games will be played the last part of the evening. Scholarships available. U4, born in 2018, Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 5:30–6:15 p.m. U5, born in 2017, Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 5:30–6:15 p.m. U6, born in 2016, Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 5:30–6:15 p.m. Youth Flag Football Community Spirit Park, Resident $25 Non-resident $33 n Grades 1–4. Gustavus football players will provide a supportive environment for participants to learn new skills, Improve individual player ability and learn to be part of a exercise and be part of a team. Youth Football emphasizes team. Teams consist of 6–8 players. Game format is 4v4. on skill development and sportsmanship. Min. 36, max. 56 Equal playing time. Scholarships available. per age group. U7, born in 2015, Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Mon., Apr. 12–May 17, $25, Jefferson Fields U8, born in 2014, Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Gr. 1 & 2, from 6:30–7:30 p.m., Softball Field 1 Community Spirit Park, Resident $25 Non-resident $33 Gr. 3 & 4, from 6:30–7:30 p.m., Softball Field 4 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Special Events l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 8 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Parent’s Night IN! Ages 3 and up. n Similar to parent’s night out in! from the fall, except we will be live! This will really allow parents to have some time to themselves while we spend 2 hours with your kiddos working on crafts and other fun activities! Please register ahead of time with the Recreation Office! Pick up your box starting the week of the event. If you cannot attend during this time, you can still sign up and do the activities at your leisure time.

LIVE! Fri. Jan. 29, 6–8p.m. via Go To Meeting, Be Kind, $7 per child, $5 each additional child

LIVE! Fri. Mar. 26, 6–8p.m., via Go To Meeting, Doodle Day, $7 per child, $5 each additional child

Daddy Daughter Dance – Glow Party: Light up the Night! All ages. n While we won’t be able to see you all for this fun event, we want to provide some special activities to help keep the tradition of the Daddy Daughter Dance going! Please register ahead of time with the Recreation Office! Pick up your box starting the week of the event.

Sat., Mar. 6, in your own home, $ Snail Mail Messages! All ages. Camp in a Box n Card templates will be available on the City website Ages 3 and up. or available for pick up from the St. Peter Public Library or n All supplies needed to complete the crafts and activities Recreation Office. Make your card/letter/drawing and drop will be in your box to take home and complete the activities it off to the St. Peter Public Library or Recreation Office by at your leisure. You will receive a link to a YouTube video the deadline listed below and Recreation Staff will deliver the explaining what’s in the box. Please register ahead of time cards. You can turn in multiple copies! with the Recreation Office! The dates listed below are pick up dates for your box. January 29 – write a letter, make a card or draw a picture for a senior living in an assistant living facility to help brighten Feb. 24–26, Reading & Riddles their spirits! Apr. 28–30, Under the Sea May 28 – write a letter, make a card or draw a picture for a Tote: Ages 3–6, $10 hero! A police officer, a fireman, a nurse or a teacher! Please Box: Ages 7–12, $10 identify which type of hero it is for. l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Aquatics l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 9 AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS Saint Peter Public School & Community Pool 100 Lincoln Drive, St. Peter

Check in/check out Procedures • Come to the pool in your swimsuit. • Participants will enter the building through the main entrance. • Prior to arrival, parents and adults will be responsible for daily health screening. • A staff member will document that the parent and student were symptom free. • Enter the locker room to rinse off BEFORE entering the pool. Showering afterward is prohibited. • A child who is enrolled in an infant - Level 3 class, will be allowed to have one caregiver with them. During the class, the caregiver is required to be in the water with the child. Swim instructors will teach from the pool deck. Friends and/or other family members will not be allowed in the pool area or observation bleachers. • After the class, you may change in the locker room, but showering after swimming is prohibited. • Exit the building through the Lincoln Drive side Dolphins l door. Age 4 yrs. Learn water adjustment, breath control, submerging, and buoyancy on front and back with support. • A caregiver (age 18 +) is required to be in the water with Decisions on whether we can host a class or each child. swim time will be ongoing as directives from the • See Check in / Check out procedures. State of Minnesota are provided. Min. 5, max. 8. 6 Lessons, $36 Sat., Mar. 13–Apr. 24 (skip 4/3), 9:45–10:15 a.m. Register by Mar. 8. SWM-W09 Water Babies l Age 6 mos.–2 yrs. This class focuses on water Sharks adjustment and swim readiness. l Age 5 yrs. Learn breath control, submerging, swimming • Children must wear a swim diaper or plastic pants with and floating on front and back with support, water safety their swimsuit. rules, using a life jacket and how to get help in an emergency. • A caregiver (age 18 or older) is required to be in the water • A caregiver (age 18 +) is required to be in the water with with each child. each child. • See Check in / Check out procedures. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Min. 5, max. 8. 6 Lessons, $36 Min. 5, max. 8. 6 Lessons, $36 Sat.., Mar. 13–Apr. 24 (skip 4/3), 9–9:30 a.m. Register by Sat., Mar. 13–Apr. 24 (skip 4/3), 9–9:30 a.m. Register by Mar. 8. SWM-W03 Mar. 8. SWM-W12

Aqua Tots Whales l Ages 2–4 yrs. Learn water adjustment, explore l Age 6 yrs. Learn to fully submerge and hold breath, tread submerging and buoyancy. water, and change direction of travel while swimming on • Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim front or back. Age appropriate water safety topics are also diaper or plastic pants with their swimsuit. covered. • A caregiver (age 18+) is required to be in the water with • A caregiver (age 18 +) is required to be in the water with each child. each child. • See Check in / Check out procedures. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Min. 5, max. 8. 6 Lessons, $36 Min. 4, max. 8. 6 Lessons, $36 Sat., Mar. 13–Apr. 24 (skip 4/3), 9:45–10:15 a.m. Register Sat., Mar. 13–Apr. 24 (skip 4/3), 10:30–11 a.m. Register by by Mar. 8. SWM-W06 Mar. 8. SWM-W15 Find all youth Aquatics classes at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.asp?catID=998 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Aquatics l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 10 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Level 3 l Learn to jump into deep water, kneeling dive, rotary breathing, and the survival float, tread water, front crawl, elementary backstroke, flutter kick, dolphin kick and scissors kick. Level 2 pre-requisite. • A caregiver (age 18 or older) is required to be in the water with each child. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Min. 5, max. 8. 8 Lessons, $48 Tue. & Thu., Mar. 16–Apr. 8, 5–5:40 p.m. Register by Feb. 1. SWM-W23

Level 4 l Learn standing and surface dives, swim underwater, open turn, front and back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Level 3 pre-requisite. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Min. 4, max. 12. 8 Lessons, $48 Tue. & Thu., Apr. 20–May 13, 5–5:40 p.m. Register by Feb. 1. SWM-W25

Level 5 l Learn shallow dive, surface dives, flip turn, front and back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and survival swimming. Level 4 pre-requisite. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Min. 4, max. 12. 8 Lessons, $48 Tue. & Thu., Apr. 20–May 13, 5–5:40 p.m. Register by Feb. 1. SWM-W27

Level 6 l Fitness Swimmer. Work on stroke proficiency, open and flip turns, use pull buoy, fins, paddles, pace clock, calculate target heart rate, water exercise, and fitness training. Level 5 pre-requisite. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Level 1 Min. 4, max. 12. 8 Lessons, $48 l Age 7 yrs. Learn front and back independent floating/ Tue. & Thu., Apr. 20–May 13, 5–5:40 p.m. Register by Feb. kicking, alternating arm action, water safety rules, and using 1. SWM-W29 a life jacket. • A caregiver (age 18 or older) is required to be in the water with each child. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Private Lessons – Level 3 and under parent is required Min. 5, max. 8. 8 Lessons, $48 in the water with child. Sat., Mar. 13–May 15 (skip 4/3, 5/1), 10:30–11 a.m. l $62, Three 30 min. lessons per child. One on one private Register by Mar. 8. SWM-W18 lessons must be arranged through Community and Family Education, call 934-3048 to register. • See Check in / Check out procedures. Level 2 l Ages 7 yrs. & up. Learn submerging, front and back glide, jellyfish, back float, tread water, and swim on front and back for 15 feet. Level 1 pre-requisite. Semiprivate Lessons – Level 3 and under parent is • A caregiver (age 18 or older) is required to be in the water required in the water with child. with each child. l $85/pair, Three 30 min. lessons per two children at • See Check in / Check out procedures. the same level. Semi-private lessons with a ratio of one Min. 5, max. 8. 8 Lessons, $48 instructor to two students. Lessons must be arranged through Sat., Mar. 13–May 15 (skip 4/3, 5/1), 11:20–11:55 a.m. Community and Family Education, call 934-3048 to register. Register by Mar. 8. SWM-W21 • See Check in / Check out procedures. Find all youth Aquatics classes at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.asp?catID=998 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Aquatics l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 11 Girls Swim Days ADULTS l Join us for an afternoon of fun in the pool just for girls and women. This is an opportunity for women and girls to have Decisions on whether we can host a class or swim exclusive use of the pool. Swim under the guidance of an time will be ongoing as directives from the State of all-female staff of lifeguards and swim instructors. Max. 30 Minnesota are provided. people. Sundays, Mar. 7, Mar. 28, Apr. 11, Apr. 25 & May 16, 1–3 Early Morning Lap Swim/Water Walking p.m. l Mon.–Fri., Jan. 4–May 14, 5:45–7:15 a.m. $4 per swimmer. (No swimming Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 26, Apr. 2 & 5), $4.50 • Girls age 9 and under must be accompanied in the water per time or $63 for 20 punch ticket by a caregiver age 18+. • Reservations required at least two days in advance. • Reservations required at least two days in advance. • Call 934-3048 x. 1 to reserve your dates and pre-pay. Reservations are for the entire time, 1–3 p.m. • Reservations are for the use of 1 lane from 5:45-7:15 a.m. • Call 934-3048 x. 1 to reserve your dates and pre-pay. We have 6 lanes available per day. • Friends and/or other family members will not be allowed • See Check in / Check out procedures. in the pool area or observation bleachers. • See Check in / Check out procedures. FAMILY Decisions on whether we can host a class or swim time will be ongoing as directives from the State of FACILITY USE Minnesota are provided. Pool Weather Cancellation/Closing Policy: Saturday Open Swim The pool follows the same policy as ISD 508 l Work out independently or bring the family for some fun in the water. Max. 30 people. regarding closings and cancellations. Call the Jan. 4–May 15, 1–3 p.m. (No swimming on Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Community Education Weather Information Jan. 2, Apr. 3, & May 1) $4 per swimmer, pay lifeguard at the Line: 934-3048 x411. pool. • Please note children 9 and under must be accompanied in the water by a caregiver age 18+. • Reservations required at least two days in advance. Reservations are for the entire time, 1–3 p.m. FACILITY USE • Call 934-3048 x. 1 to reserve your dates and pre-pay. • Friends and/or other family members will not be allowed We are not allowing pool rentals during the 2020- in the pool area or observation bleachers. 21 school year. • See Check in / Check out procedures.

Call 934-3048 x. 1 to register for Early Morning Lap Swim or Open Swim days. Active Living Chiropractic care: How can I benefit? Tech Neck: l Have you always wondered what chiropractic care A Real Pain in the Neck consisted of and if it was right for you? In this virtual class, l Do you experience neck and upper back pain after you’ll learn about the kind of conditions chiropractic care working at your computer or looking at your phone? There is best utilized for and how care can be tailored to your has been an increase in the number of people who have pain condition. Most people know the “pops and cracks” that come in their neck related to phone usage or also known as “Tech with chiropractic adjustments, but care can include soft tissue Neck.” In this virtual class you will learn about tech neck and work, therapeutic ultrasound, rehab and so much more! what exercises and stretches you can do daily to provide Please note, you will receive an email with the link to the relief for your neck. Please note, you will receive an email virtual class on Jan. 25. with the link to the virtual class on Feb. 11. Min. 3, max. 15 Alexis Thode, DC, Hulsebus Chiropractic Alexis Thode, DC, Hulsebus Chiropractic Tue., Feb. 16, 5–6 p.m., Register by Feb. 8, $5 WEL-W02 Tue., Jan. 26, 5–6 p.m., Register by Jan. 18, $5 WEL-W01

Find these Active Living classes at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.asp?catID=968 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Active Living l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 12 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov

Adult Social/Open Pickleball – when Community Center reopens! n Max of 16 players per night – registration opens at 8a.m. two days prior to open Pickleball time. YOGA CLASSES Purchase a punch card from the Recreation Office or online. St. Peter Yoga Studio is located at 112 Grace Street. All No walk-ins. classes will follow social distancing guidelines. Participants Sun., 4–6 p.m. may wear masks if they chose. Bring your own yoga mat Wed., 7–9 p.m. or purchase one from the studio. For additional questions contact [email protected]. Beginner/Daytime Pickleball – when Community Center reopens! Beginning/Gentle Hatha Yoga n Max of 16 players per day – registration opens at 8a.m. l Start taking care of YOU. Strengthen your body and calm two days prior to open Pickleball time. your mind with yoga! This class is ideal for beginners of all Purchase a punch card from the Recreation Office or online. fitness levels and teaches the health benefits of all the basic No walk-ins. yoga poses. In this 60-minute gentle yoga class, strength, Mon., Wed., and Fri., 11:15–1:15p.m. flexibility, balance and breath work will be the main focal points. This class is ideal for you if you are new to yoga or Adult Softball League have been away and need a refresher. Yoga mats provided, n Play Ball! Returning and new teams welcome. Get your wear comfortable clothing. [email protected] Min. 8, no friends, family and colleagues together and start a softball max. team! League information/registration materials will be mailed Tressa Bushaw, St. Peter Yoga Studio (112 Grace. St.) to previous captains. If you are a new team, call 934-0667 Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. 6-week sessions, $48. or e-mail [email protected] at the Recreation Office to Sess 1: Jan. 13–Feb. 17, register by Jan. 11, WEL-W03 request softball information/registration materials. Sess 2: Mar. 3–Apr. 7, register by Mar. 1, WEL-W04 Men’s League–Mondays Sess 3: Apr. 21–May 26, register by Apr. 19, WEL-W05 12-game season Double elimination tournament to follow end of All-Levels Flow Yoga regular season l A flowing yoga class that will strengthen, heal and detoxify Sponsor fee: $300, Team fee: $250 the body and mind. Approximate start date: May 3 This creatively sequenced vinyasa class consists of poses Co-Rec League–Thursdays that are linked to breath 12-game season leaving you feeling refreshed and strong. Previous yoga Double elimination tournament to follow end of experience not required. regular season [email protected] Min. 8, no max. Sponsor fee: $300, Team fee: $250 Tressa Bushaw, St. Peter Yoga Studio (112 Grace. St.) Approximate start date: May 6 Mondays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. 6-week sessions, $48. Sess 1: Jan. 11–Feb. 15, register by Jan. 7, WEL-W06 Adult Indoor Volleyball Sess 2: Mar. 1–Apr. 5, register by Feb. 22, WEL-W07 Ages 16 and up. Sess 3: Apr. 19–May 24, register by Apr. 12, WEL-W08 n Let’s serve up a short season to gear up for Summer Sand Volleyball! Register with the Recreation Office. Previous Find all Community Ed yoga classes at captains will receive an email with all the information, new captains contact [email protected]. This will be a 8 https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/ week season followed by a double elimination tournament. classlist.asp?catID=968 Mon., Feb. 1, Saint Peter Community Center Gym l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Active Living l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 13 Adult Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League St. Peter Challenge: Mind. n Get your shades out and join the fun playing Sand Body. Spirit. Volleyball! League plays on the two sand volleyball courts at n Make 2021 your best year yet! Minnesota Square Park. This is a non-officiated league. We’ve created a challenge to help you Sundays, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Minnesota Square Park reach your personal health goals. The Sponsor Fee: $75, Team Fee: $75 St. Peter Public Library, Senior Center Approximate start date: May 2, Double Elimination and Recreation Department will Tournament: July 25, 9 a.m. start time supply weekly motivation tips, videos and positive vibes via the City’s website. A log sheet will be available online, at the Library or Recreation Office with 60 different overall health activities. Everyone who fills out a log sheet and returns it at the end of the challenge will be Community Center Walking Track – when entered in to a drawing for prizes. If you’d like a t-shirt, please Community Center reopens! register with the recreation office. n Walking is great exercise for everyone! Take advantage of the indoor walking track at the community center. The track Jan. 15–Feb. 26 circles above the gymnasium and is open during building Log sheet and be entered in the drawing – free! hours (except Tuesday mornings for maintenance). 13.5 laps Long sleeve t-shirt - $15 per person, $7 each additional equals one mile. Clean walking shoes are necessary. Free! family member Parks General Interest Snowshoes for Rent! Bundle up, get outside, and experience the season! Enjoy the winter by taking a snowshoe stroll through the woods. The Saint Peter Recreation Department provides adult and youth size snowshoes for rent. Please call 934-0667 (Recreation). Rental fees: $5 per pair per day, $10 per pair for the weekend (Deposit of $50 per pair due upon pick up) Adult and youth sizes are available. Please call ahead for larger groups.

Ice Skating Veteran’s Park Rinks Two public ice skating rinks are located on the west side of Veteran’s Park (located along 5th Ave. North between Skaro & Chatham streets). Warming House — Closed for the season, rinks are open Look for updates regarding ice conditions on the city Facebook page. Rinks are open 7a.m. - 10p.m. Lights will be on from 5-10p.m. each day. Contact the Recreation Office with any questions 507-934-0667. Rink Closure Guidelines •Air temperature at -15 or colder. •Wind chill temperature at -20 or colder. •Temperatures that soften the ice. •When more than 1” of snow accumulates on the ice and maintenance crews are not available (e.g. holidays, weekends). Looking ahead to summer…. Picnic shelter reservations Shelters are available at Gorman Park, Gault Park, and Lions Shelter at Roy T. Lindenberg Memorial Pool. Plan ahead and reserve a picnic shelter for your gathering. Forms are available at the Recreation Office, 600 S. 5th St., Ste. 200. Call 934- 0667 or email [email protected] with questions. $50 Res., $55 Non–Res., plus a $100 damage deposit.

Minnesota Square Park Pavilion is also available to rent. Contact the Recreation Department for a reservation 507-934-0667 or [email protected] $75 Res., $85 Non-Res., plus a $100 damage deposit.

Park Alcohol Permits Permits are available for alcohol consumption in the parks. To receive a permit, complete a park alcohol permit form and provide a $100 damage deposit. Forms are available at the Recreation office, SPCC, 600 S. 5th St., Ste. 200. Call 934-0667 or email [email protected] with questions. l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Adult General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 14 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov ARTS CENTER CLASSES 315 S. Minn. Ave., St. Peter

INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING – ZOOM CLASS! l All levels, 16+. Create natural-fiber washcloths while learning basic knitting skills. Plenty of troubleshooting and problem-solving time is built into class meetings. Provide your own supplies: 1) one skein natural fiber #3 (lightweight) or #4 (medium) yarn, any color; 2) one pair size 7 needles. Min. 3, max. 5. Area Adult Learning Cooperative Reese Damiani Nate Warden, Coordinator Mon., Jan. 4-25, 6-8 p.m. Call 934-3048 ext. 1 to register Classes begin Jan. 4, SPCC Rm. 210 now! $40 ART-W01 KNITTING SKILL BUILDER – ZOOM CLASS! Please note, depending on the number of cases of l COVID19 in the area, these classes may be held Basic knitting skills required, 16+. Know how to knit but looking to develop more skills? Join us for a four week skill in-person, hybrid, or through distance learning. Call building course that will cover basics in the areas of cables, (507) 665-4626 for more information. lace stitches, increases/decreases and other intermediate knitting skills. For this course you will need a smooth yarn in ABE / GED / Diploma* sport, DK, or worsted weight to work swatches, appropriately Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu, & Fri. 9–11:30 a.m. sized knitting needles and a tapestry needle. For our cables Mon., Tue., & Thu. 4–7 p.m. section we will also need ONE of the following: double pointed Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. needles OR a cable needle. Min. 3, max. 5. * Diploma students must pre-register by calling 507-665-4626. Reese Damiani Mon., Feb. 8-22, Mar. 1, 6-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 1, $40 English Language Classes ART-W02 Mon., Tue., Wed., & Thu, 9–11:30 a.m. Mon., Tue., Wed., & Thu, 4–7 p.m. STASH BUSTING FOR PROCRASTINATORS – Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ZOOM CLASS! l Basic knitting skills required, 16+. Ready to do a little spring Bridge to Work Readiness Class cleaning of your yarn collection? Take this four-week course and This course is designed for intermediate readers who blow through those odds and ends from over the years. Together need to work on job skills. Stop by room 210 for more we will assess your stash and delve into a variety of creative information. projects to clear out your collection. Whether it’s one or two Mon., Tue., & Wed. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. unique skeins that you’re holding onto for the perfect project, or bunches of tail ends from previous knitting endeavors, join us as Pre-registration is preferred before starting any we clean out our stashes together. Min. 3, max. 5. class. Call (507) 665-4626 to schedule a visit or for more Reese Damiani information. Mon., Mar. 15-29, Apr. 5, 6-8 p.m. Register by Mar. 8, $40 ART-W03 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Adult General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 15 BEGINNING EMBROIDERY l All levels, 16+. Learn how to free-form embroider in this beginner-level class. Students will learn how to create patterns, use different stitches, and take a project from start to finish. The Arts Center will provide you in advance with hoop & fabric. Provide your own floss (any colors), and needles. Min. 4, max. 8. Reese Damiani Wed., Jan. 6-27, 6-8 p.m. Call 934-3048 ext. 1 to register now! $40 ART-W04

MIXED-MEDIUM STITCHING: EXPLORING FREE-FORM EMBROIDERY l Basic embroidery skills required. 16+. Take your needlepoint to the BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR next level in this four-week course. Throughout our four class sessions, l All levels, 18+. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, unpacks we’ll experiment with aspects of needle point by incorporating additional the creative life in this amazing book. Whether you’re a writer, painter, mediums into our projects (those will be discussed at the first session, so cook, woodworker, or just someone who likes to dabble in everything, you’ll you’ll know what to gather). Each week we’ll learn a new way to create gain something. And you don’t have to have a creative practice in place, dimension and interest in our pieces. Provide your own embroidery hoop, to participate. Gilbert talks about creating for the sheer joy of the process. needles & embroidery floss. Min. 4, max. 8. We’ll read the book over the course of the class. We’ll also sprinkle in Reese Damiani a couple of practices from The Artist’s Way and see what we can do to Wed., Feb. 10-24, Mar. 3, 6-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 1, $40 ART-W05 explore our own creative instincts, set some intentions, and rediscover new joys in creating. Think of it as a hug for your inner artist, even if he/ DARNING, DECORATIVE REPAIRS & she wouldn’t dare use that title. It’s going to be a warm, bright spot in the CLOTHING EMBELLISHMENT middle of winter and a powerful way to start the new year. Provide your l Ages 16+. Learn how to repair and renew clothes, blankets, and other own copy of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, easy to find online, textile accessories through needle work. Develop skills in traditional repair including used copies. Min. 3, max. 10. methods as well as visible or decorative patches and reinforcements. Take Ronda Redmond a worn or less-loved piece in your wardrobe and give it a refresh with some Via Zoom, Thu. Jan. 21-28, Feb. 4-11, 6-7 p.m. Register by Jan. 18, $30 creative cloth embellishments. This course requires no previous sewing or ART-W10 needle work experience. Provide your own pieces in need of repair, as well as an embroidery hoop, needles, and floss. Min. 4, max. 8. WRITING HAIKUS Reese Damiani l All levels, 18+. A haiku is a simple poetry form that’s easy to remember Wed., Mar. 24-31, Apr. 7-14, 6-8 p.m. Register by Mar. 15, $40 ART-W06 and fun to write. In the first class, we will read some, talk about what makes them work, and explore a couple of similar poetry forms. We will PROJECT WEAVING come back together in a couple of weeks and share some poems we have l Basic table loom experience required. 18+. Use the skills learned written and/or discovered. Don’t over-think this one. It’s going to be short, in Intro to Weaving on a Table Loom, to make two functional washcloths sweet, and fun. Min. 3, max. 10. in a two-color pattern. Ample yarn and looms will be provided in advance, Ronda Redmond pre-warped. Min. 3, max. 5. Via Zoom, Thu. Mar. 4 & 18, 6-7 p.m. Register by Mar. 1, $20 ART-W11 Caitlin Heyer Via Zoom, Tue., Feb. 9-23, Mar. 2, 6-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 1, $40 ART-W07 READING LOCAL: THE POETRY OF MICHAEL TORRES TAPESTRY FROM WARP TO WALL l All levels, 18+. Nationally acclaimed poet Michael Torres lives and l All levels, 12+. Learn how to plan a draft, warp a small loom, weave, writes locally. His book An Incomplete List of Names has gotten a lot of and finish a small tapestry! Small tapestry looms and materials will be attention in literary circles, and for good reason. It’s a relatable, vivid, and provided to each participant in advance, and instruction will focus on basic touching collection that “…grapples with the roles that names, hometown, loom terms and simple techniques. Min. 3, max. 6. language, and others’ perceptions play on our understanding of ourselves Caitlin Heyer and our worlds. His collection illuminates the artist’s struggle to make Via Zoom, Tue., Mar. 9-30, 6-8 p.m. Register by Mar. 1, $40 ART-W08 sense of the disparate identities others have forced upon him.” Let’s read it together. In our first meeting, we’ll talk about poetry in general. We’ll connect INTRO TO WEAVING ON A TABLE LOOM as a group before we start reading the book, to talk about what makes a l All levels, 18+. Learn the meditative art of weaving! Looms will be good poem, and maybe come up with a few guiding thoughts or questions to provided in advance, pre-warped (the hard part!), and instruction will keep in mind as we read. Then, we’ll regroup in a couple of weeks and talk focus on basic loom terms and simple techniques to produce a small wall about his work. Provide your own copy of An Incomplete List of Names (for hanging. The Arts Center will provide everything you need to get started. sale direct from Beacon Press at beacon.org). Min. 3, max. 10. Min. 3, max. 5. Ronda Redmond Caitlin Heyer Via Zoom, Thu., Apr. 1 & 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Register by Mar. 29, $25 Via Zoom, Tue., Apr. 6-27, 6-8 p.m. Register by Mar. 29, $40 ART-W09 ART-W12 Find all Arts Center creative classes at https://1992.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classlist.asp?catID=961 l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Adult General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 16 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov

Adult Private Piano with Emily H. l Beginning through intermediate students. Looking for a new hobby or want to improve your piano skills? Look no Films further! Emily Hackbarth is a Music Industry student at MNSU on and has numerous years of experience playing the piano and harp and teaching private lessons. Bring a notebook and THURSDAYS current lesson books if you have them. Otherwise, music The Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community will be provided for the first lesson. Thirty minute lessons and Family Education present our twelfth season of documentary are available on Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. or Tuesdays from films! This winter/spring, our films will not be shown in person, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Call 507-934-3048 ext. 1 to schedule a lesson rather, we are providing the links for you to view these films time. Online registration is not available for private lessons. online for free in the comfort of your own home. Afterward, let us (If ISD 508 is in hybrid or in-person learning mode, in-person know what you thought of the film on our Facebook Pages - @ piano lessons will be available in SPHS Music Practice Room NCHSMN and @StPeterCommunityEd. 4; during distance learning mode, piano lessons will be available only online). Emily Hackbarth

Mondays Sess. 1: Jan. 11 & 25 (2 weeks, skip 1/18), Register by Jan. 7, $37 GI-W01a Sess. 2: Feb. 1-8, 22 (skip 2/15, 3 weeks), Register by Jan. 25, $55 GI-W02a Sess. 3: Mar. 1-29 (5 weeks), Register by Feb. 22, $91 GI- W03a Sess. 4: Apr. 12-May 3 (4 weeks), Register by Apr. 6, $73 GI-W04a

Tuesdays Martin Luther King, Jr. in Minnesota - January Sess. 1: Jan. 12-26 (3 weeks), Register by Jan. 7, $55 GI- A discovered tape of a speech given by Rev. Martin Luther King, W01b Jr., at the University of Minnesota in 1967, followed by an interview Sess. 2: Feb. 2-23 (4 weeks), Register by Jan. 25, $73 GI- of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by host L. Howard Bennett for a W02b discussion on ideas, methods, and words of wisdom on achieving Sess. 3: Mar. 2-30 (5 weeks), Register by Feb. 22, $91 GI- the goal of a free society for all. W03b https://www.tpt.org/minnesota-experience/video/martin-luther-king- Sess. 4: Apr. 6-27 (4 weeks), Register by Mar. 29, $73 GI- in-minnesota-54jkuf/ W04b l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Adult General Interest l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov 17 Films on THURSDAYS The Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our twelfth season of documentary films! This winter/spring, our films will not be shown in person, rather, we are providing the links for you to view these films online for free in the comfort of your own home. Afterward, let us know what you thought of the film on our Facebook Pages - @ Arrival - Finding Home - April NCHSMN and @StPeterCommunityEd. KSMQ Public Television presents “Arrival: Finding Home,” a documentary that follows the challenges and sacrifices of five persistent and resilient women as they first arrive in their new country. They overcome daunting odds through their strength, resolve, and belief that anything is possible to create a new home. Watch for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T0bQ85fNYY

Beautiful Equations - February Artist and writer Matt Collings take the plunge into an alien world of equations. He asks top scientists to help him understand five of the most famous equations in science, talks to Stephen Hawking about his equation for black holes, and comes face to face with a particle of antimatter.

Along the way, he discovers why Newton was right about those falling apples and how to make sense of E=mc2. As he gets to grips with these equations he wonders whether the concept of artistic beauty has any relevance to the world of physics. KSMQ’s Off 90 - Two Episodes - May Watch for free at: https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/beautiful- (30 min. each) equations/ 1. Off 90 Episode: Jazz virtuoso. Sculptor. Cupcake Maker. Truck Competition. We have a discussion with jazz virtuoso John Paulson. Andrew Hellmund, an abstract sculptor in St. Peter, who works with found metal. Diamond Dust Bakery, a bakery and coffee shop from St. Peter that specializes in custom cupcakes. We attend a beauty pageant in Albert Lea for trucks called the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. We check out the Dammen Adventure Race at the Hormel Nature Center in Austin. Watch for free at: https://watch. ksmq.org/video/jazz-virtuoso-sculptor-cupcake-maker-truck- competition-npqjjq/

2. Off 90 Episode: Treaty Site History Center. Author. Minnesota Experience: A History of the Land - March Music Machines. Witness 16,000 years of Minnesota’s fascinating early history. Its In this episode of Off 90: A history of treaties that shaped Minnesota, unique place in North America is revealed through the state of we talk to author Brad Zellar originally from Austin, machines that the art animations and graphics of this Twin Cities PBS original make music in Albert Lea, and the town of Fountain celebrates 150 production. Watch for free at: https://www.pbs.org/video/a-history-of- years of existence. Watch for free at: https://www.youtube.com/ the-land-qg4tzv/ watch?v=PIkUiW12wpI

l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov LIFE: Learning is ForEver l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 18 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov LIFE: Learning Is ForEver Classes to Inform, Inspire & Connect Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of the World l Eleanor Roosevelt shares with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into a confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman. She is best summed up by President Harry S. Truman, who dubbed her “The First Lady of the World.” Jessica Michna, First Impressions Wed., Mar. 31, 2 p.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free Senior Activities & Services Gabriela Roemhildt, Assistant Rec Program Supervisor 934-0667, [email protected] ENGAGE – CONNECT – LEARN Saint Peter Community Center, Rm. 219 http://www.saintpetermn.gov/senior-center Current Status: BI-MONTHLY SAINT PETER SENIOR NEWSLETTER Your City and School District This bi-monthly publication is full of up-to-date information and newly added programs. If you would like to receive State of the City with Todd Prafke this free newsletter by mail or e-mail please call the n City Administrator, Todd Prafke, Recreation office 934-0667. Available on-line at www. will share the latest information and the saintpetermn.gov/senior-center. Please note that the state of your city, Saint Peter. Bring your Senior Center cancels all programs on snow days. questions! Todd Prafke, City of Saint Peter City Administrator Tue., Feb. 9, 11 a.m., SPPC Rm. 219, Free All activities are subject to State of the School District with Bill cancellation. Gronseth n Superintendent Bill Gronseth was Please follow the City of Saint Peter hired at the inception of the pandemic on Facebook or online at and has led the district into an unprecedented school year. Hear about the state of the www.saintpetermn.gov/senior-center school district. Bring your questions! Bill Gronseth, for up-to-date information. Superintendent, Saint Peter School District Thu., Feb. 11, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free

Total Motion Release David Jones, Historical Presenter n A unique philosophy on exercise and corrective motions to help decrease pain yourself. Learn how to Thu., Apr. 15, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free find asymmetry in your body that may be contributing to pain. Learn how to determine what corrective motions you can do to decrease that pain. (Max. 10). Mike Beckman, Physical Therapist, Benedictine Living Community—Saint Peter Fri., Feb. 19, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free Drones n Local photographer, Jon Smithers, made national news when he captured the collapse of a portion of cliff in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hear about this, his start with drones, and see drones in action in the gym! Jon Smithers, Wildlife, Nature, Landscape & Aerial Photography Thu., Mar. 4, 11 a.m., SPCC Gym, Free Hospice 101 n Hospice is in-home, end-of-life care provided by Special Sunday Program! attentive and caring professionals. Learn about hospice, Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet the benefits and how it helps the patient and families for n Spend your Sunday afternoon listening to the optimal quality of life care during the end of life process. sounds of jazz, polka, movie themes and more by Kayla Donahue Lee, Moments Hospice a traditional brass group comprised of 2 trumpets, Wed., Mar. 10, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free French horn, trombone and a tuba. Learn about the history of the music as well as a history about Winter Reading Program Speaker: Al Batt n Columnist, humorist and nature lover Al Batt each of the instruments. concludes the Winter Reading Program with winter Thomas Bierer, Trumpet; Craig Brenden, Trumpet; reflections and storytelling. Steve Spieker, Horn; David Stordalen, Trombone; Al Batt, Writer Al Tonn, Tuba Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free

l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Senior Activities & Services l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 20 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Classic Movie Mondays April is Lunch and Learn Month! Take a walk down memory lane at the library! Enjoy a free boxed lunch from Gustavus Catering 1st Monday of the month at 1 p.m., Library while listening to the experts! Meeting Room, FREE. Registration is required for these free events. n A collaboration of the Saint Peter Public Library Space limited to 25 people per program. and Senior Center Lunch and Learn: In-Home Health Care Options All films are closed captioning for hearing impaired and ESL n Have you ever wondered if you or a loved one could benefit from services provided in your own home? Mon., Jan. 4 Lilies of the Field (1963) Join the Home Care Crew to discuss the differences A warm, sensitive handyman, who, while stranded in an between Home Health, Home Care and Hospice Care Arizona desert town, builds a chapel for a lively group of and how they work together to provide you the best nuns. (Runtime 94 minutes) care and keep you comfortable and safe in your own Mon., Feb. 1 Rebecca (1940) home. This will be a panel discussion with time for A marriage is haunted by the aura of the husband’s dead first questions. (Max. 25). wife. (Runtime 130 minutes) Jennifer Olson, Freedom Home Care Mon., Mar. 1 The Egg and I (1947) Laura Mellgren, St. Croix Hospice City folks try to adjust to farm life miles from civilization. Kelly Simmons, Adara Home Health (Runtime 108 minutes) Wed., Apr. 7, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free, Register Mon., Apr. 5 Houdini (1953) by March 31. The spectacular but tragically short career of magician and Registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter- illusionist Harry Houdini, whose tricks defied explanation and mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMjk2NTU= safety. (Runtime 105 minutes) Mon., May. 3 I Remember Mama (1948) Lunch and Learn: Estate Planning Tale of wise and tender matriarch of a Norwegian-immigrant n Estate planning is an important process for family in early 1900s San Francisco, where the eldest everyone. An effective estate plan not only prepares for daughter narrates from her diary. the distributions of your assets at death but also plans for your inability during life to make financial and health care decisions for yourself. Join us for a presentation providing an overview of all elements of an estate New Release Movie Mondays plan to help you identify what next steps are right for you, including helping you understand nursing home Enjoy current films at the library! planning. (Max. 25). 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m., Kim Literovich, Jared Koch, and Macy Anderson, Library Meeting Room, FREE. Attorneys at Law, Blethen | Berens n A collaboration of the Saint Peter Public Library Tue., Apr. 27, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free, Register and Senior Center by April 20. Registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter- All films are closed captioning for hearing impaired and ESL mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMzQwOTc= Mon., Jan. 18 No Movie Lunch and Learn: Building closed in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Federal Holiday n Join River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic physical Mon., Feb. 15 No Movie therapist Jerry Carlson to learn about Parkinson’s Building closed in recognition of President’s Day Federal Disease, caring for individuals with Parkinson’s Holiday Disease, and the various treatment options and Mon., Mar. 15 The Art of Racing in the Rain programs/exercises that can assist with managing the (2019) effects to keep you active in life and participating in the A dog named Enzo reflects on his life and relationship with activities you enjoy. This event is for individuals and race car driver and his family through the lessons he has caregivers of individuals who have been diagnosed learned. (Runtime 109 minutes) with Parkinson’s Disease, or know of someone who has Mon., Apr. 19 Downton Abbey (2019) Parkinson’s Disease. (Max. 25). The Crawley family prepares for an official royal visit of King Jerry Carlson, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, River’s George V, Queen Mary and their royal entourage in 1927. Edge Hospital and Clinic (Runtime 122 minutes) Thu., Apr. 29, 11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 219, Free, Register Mon., May 17 Harriet (2019) by April 22. The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman and her quest Registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter- to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMzU2NTA= Railroad. (Runtime 125 minutes)

Memory Minder Kits at the Saint Peter Public Library n Memory Minder Kits are specially created for caregivers of people experiencing memory loss. The Meals on Wheels – Volunteers Needed materials are selected to trigger memories, generate n Volunteers are needed to assist Meals on conversation and provide positive interactions between Wheels in delivering food to patrons throughout people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and their care town. Transportation is provided by City transit partners, family members or friends. Memory Minder – your time and energy is needed. If you would Kits are available at the library and can be checked like more information, please call 934-0667 or out for three weeks. The kits were created through sign up directly at https://www.signupgenius.com/ funding by the Mankato Clinic Foundation and are part go/10c0d4baaa722a3f4c07-meals. of the Senior Center programs. Light Therapy Lamps n Light therapy lamps are now available for check-out at the library! Curious about light therapy? The lamp delivers bright light at up to 10,000 lux to provide you with your daily boost of sunshine. Try it out before you buy one of your own. Nickel Coffee at Diamond Dust Bakery Senior Goodie Boxes n Perk up your Thursday mornings with nickel coffee! n Let the City of Saint Peter help you through these Diamond Dust Bakery is offering nickel coffee every interesting times with a goodie box. Various items Thursday, every month, from 9–10 a.m. to patrons 55 included! Kits to be distributed on an as needed basis, or older. This is made possible through a partnership of limited quantities. the Saint Peter Senior Center and DDB. Boxes made possible by a grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation, UCare and donations from local businesses. Weekly Activities @ the Senior Center Tue. 500, 1 p.m. Tue. Bridge, 1:30 p.m. Thu. Men’s Cards, 1 p.m., SPCC Rm. 215 Fri. Pfeffer, 1:30 p.m. All card games are suspended until further notice. l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Senior Activities & Services l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com 22 n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov MEDICARE, HEALTH & WELLNESS Senior Fitness (previously known as PALS) n A health and fitness program designed to help older adults be more active, enjoy a better quality of life and have fun. All fitness levels welcome. Donna Haala, Certified Enhance Fitness Instructor.Please register online or at the Recreation Office. Ask about our virtual option! Mon., Wed., Fri., 10—11 a.m., SPCC Rm. 310A, $25 Sess. 1: Jan. 18–Feb. 19 https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMjc4Nzg= Sess. 2: Feb. 22–Mar. 26 https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMjc4Nzk= Sess. 3: Mar. 29.–Apr. 30 https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzMjc4ODA=

Foot Care Clinic n Call Linda Dusek at 507-380-7163 to make an appointment. SPCC Rm. 215, $25 Tue., Jan. 5 & Tue., Jan. 19 Tue., Feb. 2 & Tue., Feb. 16 Tue., Mar. 2 & Tue., Mar. 16 Tue., Apr. 6 & Tue., Apr. 20

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l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Saint Peter Public Library 601 S. Washington • 934-7420 • www.saintpetermn.gov Library hours: Mon-Thu: 10 am–8 pm • Fri: 10 am–5 pm • Sat: 9 am–1 pm • Sun & Holidays: Closed 23 I Love To Read Month Breakout Box Challenge Elementary Age Free Special Events The cat is without his hat, whatever will he do? He is looking for help, HEY! He’s looking at you! @Your Library In 45 minutes, he needs to catch a ride on his balloon, His hat must be found before this afternoon! So solve these puzzles, and open this box. His hat must Storytime be inside under all these locks! Join us for storytime and movement, songs, puppets, This breakout box challenge is designed for grades 3-4. crafts, writing and play! You’ll get a little bit of everything Families with younger kids may also try this with adult at storytime! Virtual storytimes posted on Facebook, helpers. This pandemic friendly activity is only for one Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. family at a time to ensure safe distancing. Wed. 10:30 a.m. Sat., Feb. 13, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m., SPPL Meeting Room, Facebook @SaintPeterPublicLibrary Registration required online at www.saintpetermn.gov/ FREE library, FREE

More than just books: Storytime Kits Bring storytime home in a bag! Each bag includes several books, activity ideas and hands-on manipulatives all centered on a common theme. Storytime kits in Spanish are available! ¡Ya llegaron las Bolsas Literarias en Español, para la hora del cuento y la diversión familiar!

STEAM Kits Penworthy STEAM to go kits integrate high-interest books with interactive STEAM resources to create safe 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and innovative learning environments that foster the Birth through age 6 development of critical thinking, problem solving and The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read creativity. These kits are made possible thanks to a grant a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. from Greg and Mary Thoen and the Friends of the Library. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books before your precious one starts kindergarten). Does it sound hard? Not really, if you think about it. If Take and Make Kits you read just 1 book a night, you have read about 365 Preschool/School-age/Tween/Teen books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1095 Watch for Take and Make Kits to pop up all winter long! books in three years. If you consider that most children Watch the Facebook Page for the Kit of the Week on start kindergarten around age 5, you have more time Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. Kits can be picked up at the library than you think! You can even start with older toddlers and or through the pick-up window (as weather allows). No preschoolers! registration needed, while supplies last. Prizes will be given for every 100 books read, and you’ll Mondays on Facebook @SaintPeterLibrary SPPL get a certificate and prize at the end of the program! This Free, 10:30 a.m. self-paced program begins when you sign up! online @ www.SaintPeterLibrary.ReadSquared.com, Free

Winter Reading Program Book Bunch - Read Aloud Book Club All ages. 4th - 7th grade How many pages can we read this winter? Two programs This 8-week book club will take us through one middle to choose from (Kids or Teens/Adults), participants will grade novel. This Winter we will read Greenglass House, track how many pages they read within 120 days. Unlock by Kate Milford. Kids will meet once a week and a chapter online games and fun as you read. Prizes at the end of the of the book will be read aloud to the group at each program for all participants! session. Each participant will get a copy of the book to Dec.–Mar. follow along if they wish. Registration is limited online at online @ www.SaintPeterLibrary.ReadSquared.com www.saintpetermn.gov/library Free Mon., Jan. 4 - Feb. 22, 4-5 p.m., Online, Free l = Community & Family Education | 934.3048 ext.1 | stpetercommunityedonline.com n = Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services | 934-0667 | saintpetermn.gov Saint Peter Public Library 601 S. Washington • 934-7420 • www.saintpetermn.gov 24 Library hours: Mon-Thu: 10 am–8 pm • Fri: 10 am–5 pm • Sat: 9 am–1 pm • Sun & Holidays: Closed Your Next Stack All ages Your personalized Book subscription service! If you love to read, you’re really going to love YOUR NEXT STACK, our personalized book subscription box for library card holders. Answer a couple of questions about your favorite reading experiences, and we’ll custom-select three books we’re sure you’ll enjoy. We’ll throw in a few bookish surprises too. Bring the books back when they’re due, but the special goodies are yours to keep. To sign up, fill out the form found on our website: www. saintpetermn.gov.library

National Library Workers Day NLWD is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends of the Library groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Watch for an interactive post on social media on this date for a chance to thank and give accolades to your favorite library workers! Tue., Apr. 13, @SaintPeterPublicLibrary on Facebook, Free

Digital Branch of the Library If you are limiting your exposure to COVID-19 by staying Book Club Bags available at the St. Peter Library home but still wish to use library services, we have good If you’re a member of a book club, check-out one bag for news for you! The Saint Peter Library offers a variety of your entire club! Book club bags check out for 6 weeks. digital options including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic and Bags contain 8 copies of each title, a handy sign-out sheet more with your library card. The digital branch is always to keep track of who in your club has a book, and a book open - 24 hours a day, every day! Links for each category club study guide. Check the library website for a complete found on our webpage: http://www.saintpetermn.gov/ and current list of the titles available. library. Have your library card handy to check out items right from the comfort of your own home! ● OverDrive: eBooks and audio books ● eLibrary MN: research, periodicals and eBooks Library Hours ● eBooks MN: eBook collection for all of Minnesota Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. ● Hoopla: movies, music and comics Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sundays/Holidays Closed Library Newsletter and Current Events Visit the library webpage at www.saintpetermn.gov/library and click on the Newsletter link under Quick Clicks to see The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1 p.m. on New Year’s what’s happening at the library! If you’d like to sign up Eve, Thursday, December 31 to receive a copy of the monthly newsletter, you may do Library CLOSED Friday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. so at the library, or open a copy of the newsletter on our Library CLOSED Monday, January 18, in observance of webpage and click on “Join Our Email List”. MLK Day. Library CLOSED Monday, February 15, in observance of President’s Day. Friends of the St. Peter Library Library CLOSED Monday, May 31, in observance of Friends are people who love the St. Peter Public Library! Memorial Day. Our mission is to advocate for the use and growth of library resources while promoting community literacy. Help us keep the St. Peter Public Library an active and vital part Visit the library webpage at www.saintpetermn.gov/library of our greater community. It’s easy to become a Friend of and click on the library calendar to see what’s happening the Library. Stop by or call the library for more details! at the library!

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