Friends of the Red Wing Public Library

09/02/2026

Members and the public are invited:

09/01/2026

New month; new challenge:

08/31/2026

Don't forget:

History Talk:
Mid-19th Century Ladies Fashions
Presented by Heather Loeschke
Saturday, September 5th at 10:00 AM
in the Foot Room

08/29/2026

The FOL Book Club will be meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 8 in the Community Room at the library. The public is invited to attend. The September book is “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. If you inform the library, they will add you to the book request list. The October book will be “Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire.

08/29/2026

⌛️Last chance to join the party! ⌛️
🏃🏽🏃‍♀️Run! Don’t walk, to get your ticket for Mocktail Happy Hour before the Red Wing Public Library closes today - August 29th at 3pm! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️
🎟 Tickets will NOT be sold at the door, so don’t miss out on the opportunity before it's too late!

✨️Final silent auction item sneak peek! ✨️
Our guest author Beth Cato has donated a few book bundles to our silent auction! Did you know that she has written excerpts for a few Chicken Soup for the Soul books along with her fantasy books!? An added bonus is that all of the donated books have been signed by Beth! 👀

📖 So many amazing bundles to bid on at our Mocktail Happy Hour on September 9th from 5-6:30pm. Today is your last chance to purchase your tickets at the Red Wing Public Library!

08/28/2026

✨️✨️Ticket sales have been extended for one more day! ✨️✨️
Only 24 hours left to get your tickets for the Friends of the Red Wing Public Library Mocktail Happy Hour on Sept. 9 from 5-6:30pm! Don’t miss your chance to unwind with mocktails, small bites, treats, and more! Ticket sales will end tomorrow (Saturday, August 29) at 3pm!
Are you someone that may not want to purchase a ticket without knowing what food will be available at the event?
🧀 Well, have no fear - Graze & Gather will be providing a charcuterie spread and a few small bite options.
Still unsure on what a charcuterie board is? It is a spread of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts served together.
Don't forget to grab your ticket before it's too late for Mocktail Happy Hour on September 9th, from 5-6.30pm!
**Graze & Gather is based out of Simple Abundance in downtown Red Wing. Be sure to check them out next time you are downtown!
**Photo is an example of a charcuterie spread, and may not match the exact foods available.

08/27/2026

⏳️Tickets closing soon, get yours today! ⏳️
Mocktail Happy Hour with guest author Beth Cato! Come unwind in the middle of the week with the Friends of the Library on September 9th, from 5-6:30pm. Come alone or bring friends, it’s sure to be a gouda time!

Did you think we would only highlight the activities available on event night? Well, you're in for a real treat, a sneak peek of the food!

🧀 Beth Cato wrote Cheddar Luck Next Time - a cozy cheese inspired mystery with a dash of murder - and is preparing for the follow-up book to launch Feb. 2027 Brie My Valentine. With these cheese inspired books, we thought it would be fitting to have cheesecake bites prepared by FA Cheesecakes!

🧀 What’s better than cheesecake? How about cheese inspired cheesecake flavors!?!
Cheddar & chive; gouda with raspberry pepper jam; and tiramisu!

Tell us in the comments which one you are most excited to try at Mocktail Night on Sept. 9th from 5-6:30pm! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, head over to the Red Wing Public Library to get yours now!

08/26/2026

Auction Spotlight
🎒The Norman Rockwell "No Swimming" Doll 🎒
Tickets to our Mocktail Happy Hour are on sale until August 28th, get them now before it’s too late!
With this item, art history meets timeless charm. This stunning collector's item brings Rockwell's legendary 1921 Saturday Evening Post cover to life in 3D detail. Whether it’s anchoring your mantle or elevating your collection, it is guaranteed to start conversations.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, doll collectors, or anyone who loves classic American history.
Grab your friends or come by yourself, our Mocktail Happy Hour is sure to be an evening of fun, good company, and a great way to unwind in the middle of the week.

08/26/2026

✨ Auction Spotlight! ✨
Bid on this beautiful Norman Rockwell "Check Up” collectible! Capturing childhood innocence and classic Americana.
Whether you are an avid art collector, looking to decorate a pediatrician's office, or wanting to bring warm vintage charm into your living room, this piece is an absolute must-have!
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets at the Red Wing Public Library before August 28th to have an opportunity to bid on this item, and many others at our Mocktail Happy Hour!

08/24/2026

✨ Capture a piece of childhood innocence. ✨
Remember the comfort of your favorite childhood toy? Norman Rockwell perfectly captures that timeless magic in "Little Girl and Her Doll."
Whether you are a lifelong Rockwell collector or looking for the perfect, gentle accent for a nursery or living room, this item is a must-have.
Don’t forget to visit the library by August 28th to get your ticket to our Mocktail event, so you can bid.