PARADISE OF THE NORTHWEST
WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
Library offers quiet resource
Whatever the resource , you ’ ll find it at the Waconia Library , which will be celebrating the 19th anniversary of the opening at the current location in August 2023 .
The library ’ s collection continues to grow , offering books , periodicals , DVDs and other items . The collection also boasts unique materials such as learning stations and STEM kits for children as well as brain fitness kits for adults . Residents can check on the availability of items and find more information at www . carverlib . org For materials not found in the library ’ s catalog , the MNlink inter-library loan service will frequently be able to provide the item from other Minnesota libraries .
With financial support from the Friends of the Library , the “ Your Lucky Day ” collection provides a browsing collection of high-demand titles . Readers will have the opportunity to avoid long wait periods for these titles and have a “ Your Lucky Day ” experience .
The Waconia Library facility provides 16 computers available for public use , plus a scanner and a fax / photocopier . In addition to on-site technology , the library offers a wide range of online research materials through the web site www . carverlib . org Using a Carver County Library card , users can download onto their portable device eBooks and eMagazines to read , as well as eAudiobooks for listening .
Story times for families with pre-K children are regularly scheduled five times per week . School age children have special events during the school year and a great series of summer reading program activities in June , July and August . There are also literary and cultural events throughout the year for adults and families .
The Friends of the Waconia Library is a nonprofit , all-volunteer group dedicated to the betterment of the library . One of their ongoing services is running a gently-used book store at the library . The group also holds book sales during the year to benefit the library , including the large , annual book sale during community ’ s Nickle Dickle Day in September .
The Waconia Library is located in the Waconia City Hall complex , at 217 S . Vine St . Hours of service for the Waconia Branch are Monday and Tuesday 10 a . m . to 8 p . m . ; Wednesday and Thursday 10 a . m . to 6 p . m . ; Friday 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . and Saturday 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . The library ’ s website always provides up-to-date description of services , current hours and events . To learn more about the Carver County Library and the Waconia Branch , visit www . carverlib . org
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