The Cosmos Public Library is trying a new activity: Pokémon! In August, the library offered kids a few weekly sessions of the trading card game as an opportunity to learn to play or to just have fun playing the game with others.

In September, library staff will lead a Pokémon trading card game program every Monday from 10:00 am to noon. Kids ages 7-18 are invited to play. Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and learn the game alongside their kids if they wish. The library has Pokémon cards to use for the program, so it’s not necessary to bring anything. If kids have their own cards, they are welcome to bring them.

In this program, we will emphasize fair play and good sportsmanship. Library staff will promote patience, encouragement, and understanding during game play. The program is intended to be an opportunity to learn and practice the game in a respectful environment.

This program is free, and there’s no need to sign up.

The monthly LEGO program for kids will continue on the 3^rd Monday of the month, September through December, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the library. The dates will be September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16.  This free program is open to kids ages 5-18. Children ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. There’s no need to sign up, and everything is provided.

Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day.

Cosmos Library is located in city hall. The phone number is 320-440-1012, and the website is www.cosmos.lib.mn.us. The library’s hours are Mondays 10-5, Tuesdays 2-5, Thursdays 2-6, Fridays 2-5, and Saturdays 10-1.