The Delano Public Library is offering the following programs in the first weeks of January:

Minnesota Zoomobile – Jan 6
The Minnesota Zoomobile will be visiting the Delano Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. All ages are invited to attend and enjoy a presentation by expert naturalists from the Minnesota Zoo who will introduce animals and explain their habits and habitats. This presentation is funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage.

Winter Morning Stories – Jan. 12
The Delano Public Library is offering a series of preschool storytimes for children ages 3-5 called Winter Morning Stories. They will take place on Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., beginning January 12 and continuing through February 16. Former preschool teacher Joan Zimmerman will present the program. The attendance limit is 25 and preregistration is required.

Lunch With a Master Gardener – Jan. 12
The Delano Public Library is offering a “ Lunch With a Master Gardener” series on Tuesdays, 12 noon – 1:00 p.m., beginning Jan. 12 and continuing the second Tuesday of the month. Adults who are garden lovers are invited to bring a sack lunch and join Debbie Debeer, Wright County Master Gardener, for a question/answer session about gardening. The group will share and exchange ideas on a variety of gardening topics. The attendance limit is 15.

Knitting 102 – Jan. 16
The Delano Public Library is offering “Knitting 102,” a class for knitters with a little experience, on Saturdays, Jan. 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Knitting 102 is open to teens and adults. The class will work on improving skills and learning some new ones. Participants may do a project or bring their own knitting for help. The attendance limit is 10. Preregistration is required.

For more information about programming at Delano Public Library, please contact the library at 763-972-3467.

Delano Public Library open hours: Monday 10-6, Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday 1-8, Thursday 1-8, Friday 1-6, Saturday 10-1.