Edward William Cooke, “A Dutch Poon, Running for the Port of Harlingen, Is Driven in a Heavy Squall Outside the South Pier Head,” Oil on Canvas, 1858. Image from the collection of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, MN.

We are sad to announce the cancellation of Library open hours on Saturday, August 4. The weather reports call for 100% chance of rain and strong winds this afternoon, making for soggy to dangerous conditions for reading on the water.

As Co-Captains we have a duty to keep our volunteers (and books!) safe.

We’re hoping the weather system brings it on strong today while we’re closed and leaves us with clear skies for the final day on Sunday, Aug. 5th!