Tuesday, October 7, 2008

October 2008 Events

Wednesday mornings @ 10am. Children's Storytime. Every Wednesday through May.October dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Gilbert Public Library Director's 2nd Annual Short Essay Contest The Topic: 2008 is Minnesota's Sesquicentennial (150th birthday). What will Minnesota be like 150 years from today? The Rules: The essay MUST BE 51 words or less. The writer's name MUST BE written only on the BACK of the essay. The essay MUST BE mailed or brought to the Gilbert Public Library by 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15th. The Prize: $51.00 (Fifty One dollars!) The Winner: will be announced at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th.

Tuesday, October 21st @ 3:30 pm. Books with Bite (and Byte). See and explore new technology, as well as demonstrations for geeks and non-geeks. Vote for a Teen Top Ten list, and in a mock Presidential Election. Snacks and prizes.