Tag: Ada Public Library

This month at Ada Public Library 

It’s a busy month for programming at the Ada Public Library, and they’re inviting you and your family to partake in their many free programs and events. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn previews their programming for April.  Osborn says the library is currently accepting used book donations, for their annual used book sale fundraiser later in…
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April 2, 2026 0

Barn Quilt Painting at Ada Library

Join the Ada Public Library for a free workshop to create your very own 1’x1′ Barn Quilt with Mary Jo Schmid on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 2-5pm. Join the hands-on workshop and paint your very own Barn Quilt under the expert guidance of Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School. As a…
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March 23, 2026 0

Ada Library hosts Watercolor Greeting Card Workshop

The Ada Public Library invites community members to embrace the changing seasons with a creative, hands-on Watercolor Greeting Card Workshop on Wednesday, March 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This relaxing morning session is designed for participants to paint their own Easter or Spring-themed cards to share with friends and family. Whether you are…
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March 9, 2026 0

Ada Public Library hosting a number of free programs this month 

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a number of free programs catered toward families and children throughout the rest of the month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details.  Osborn says they will also be holding a financial workshop later this month.  Temperatures are on the rise, and Minnesota State Parks are starting to…
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February 13, 2026 0

Artist reception at the Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library invites you to the library this Thursday for a special event, featuring a visit with a local artist. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details.  While you don’t need a library card to attend the event, Osborn says if you’d like, you can still get one at no cost.  You can…
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January 28, 2026 0

Busy month at the Ada Public Library 

Families are invited out to the Ada Public Library this Friday for a special event. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they will be welcoming a very special guest to the library this Friday for their storytime program.  Osborn says they will also be holding a number of other free programs at the library over the…
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January 14, 2026 0

Come and Play at the Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library is introducing a new program this month, and all area families are invited to participate. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this program they’re calling “Open Play”.   You can see more information about Open Play, and other library programs by going to the Ada Public Library website at larl.org/locations/ada.


January 7, 2026 0

Need a New Year’s Resolution? Consider reading more

A new year has arrived, and many people are combining up with ways that they could better themselves in 2026, whether it be exercising more, eating healthier, or learning a new skill. If you’re one of these people still looking for a resolution, Ada librarian Asha Osborn says reading more makes a great resolution, and…
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January 5, 2026 0

Ada Public Library holding multiple free programs this month 

The Ada Public Library will be hosting multiple free programs throughout the month of November, and area residents are invited to attend, and take part. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn highlights some of the programs happening this month.  Reading is an excellent activity to pass time when it gets cold out, and Osborn tells us how…
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November 3, 2025 0

Ada Public Library hosts reception for local artist 

Local Artist, and Gary Native Kelly Chisholm has had an exhibit featuring his portraits of American Figures, at the Ada Public Library for the past month, and on Tuesday the Library hosted an artist reception with Chisholm. R&J News caught up with Chisholm after the reception, and he tells us how he got into art,…
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October 1, 2025 0