Loansome Chapters

06/24/2026

Looking for a rainy day activity to keep the kids busy? Stop by Loansome Chapters! We have a great selection of puzzles and games to keep young minds entertained, challenged, and away from the "I'm bored!" blues. Come find something fun to enjoy while the rain falls outside! We are open all morning!

06/23/2026

We apologize if things have seemed a little quiet at Loansome Chapters lately! I’ve been on the other side of the world in Indonesia for the past two weeks celebrating my niece’s wedding. Now that I’m back, I’m ready to help you find the perfect summer read!

Loansome Chapters will be open today during our regular Tuesday hours, from 3:30–6:00 PM, so stop in and browse. We have several exciting 2026 new releases available, including the popular historical fiction novel Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and Rules for the Summer by Megan Quinn-a fun, spicy summer romance that’s been getting lots of attention.

We're also open Wednesday mornings from 9:00–11:30 AM. Parents, while the kids are visiting the Dakota Bookmobile, take a few minutes for yourself and pick out your next great read…or bring the kids along and enjoy some quiet reading time in our cozy reading chairs.

Whether you're looking for a beach read, a family adventure, a mystery, or just a peaceful place to browse, we’d love to see you. Stop in and say hello!

06/08/2026

Ball season is in full swing, and long evenings and weekends at the ballpark call for a good book. Stop into Loansome Chapters and find your next page-turner to enjoy between innings and games.

Tuesday: 3:30–6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00-11:30 AM

06/03/2026

Are you a Freida fan? Her new 2026 book was just released! No need to buy it…we have a copy. Come on down!

06/03/2026

Is your family heading out on vacation soon? Stop in and check out our great selection of children's books about travel and adventure. Planning a staycation instead? We have plenty of books, games, and puzzles to keep kids entertained all summer long.

It’s the first week of summer break—how’s it going so far? If the kids are already looking for something to do, send them to Loansome Chapters to browse our wide assortment of books, games, and puzzles.

Whatever your summer plans may be, chances are we’ve got something to make them even better.
While there won’t be a formal Story Time this morning, we’d still love to see you. We’re always happy to help you find the perfect story; it’ll just be up to you to choose the topic! The pictures are from last week’s story time when guest reader Whitney read all about dinosaurs and dragons and where we ended the morning digging for dinosaur eggs.

We’re open from 9:00–11:30 this morning and can’t wait to welcome you in.

06/02/2026

Swing into Loansome Chapters and pick up the perfect summer read for that vacation on your calendar! Our June themes are Travel and Summer, and our shelves are stocked with great books ready to accompany you on every adventure.

Not traveling this summer? No problem! Whether you're planning a staycation, relaxing on the porch, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, we have plenty of books to help you escape without ever leaving town.

Loansome Chapters has several new arrivals in a variety of genres, including many recently published titles from 2025 and 2026. Stop in and discover the book you didn't know you needed—but won't want to put down!

We’re open today from 3:30–6:00 PM.

05/31/2026

Loansome Chapters June 2026 Hours:
Tuesdays: 3:30–6:00 PM�Wednesdays: 9:00–11:30 AM

We realize these hours may not work for everyone, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need a different time to stop by. Most of the time, we’re happy to accommodate a visit outside of our regular hours.

We will also be pausing our Wednesday morning story-time program for the summer as our volunteers and story-time families enjoy their busy summer schedules and activities. Tentative plans are to resume our weekly themed story-times in August.

Even though story-time is on summer break, we are still open Wednesday mornings and would love to have our story-time friends stop in anytime for a quick read, a game, a puzzle, a craft, or some creative building fun at our new Lego table. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

05/29/2026

Did you know that Loansome Chapters has a book club?

Last week, 10 of us gathered for our very first book club discussion featuring our April Showers theme selection, The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros. It was definitely a tear-jerker, and while there were plenty of tissues needed, most of our members absolutely loved the book. We also have a copy available to check out if anyone is interested in reading it. It comes highly recommended.

If joining a book club sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to have you! Our May theme is “May-be Read a New Author,” and the group selected Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald which was one of the few books none of us had read before.

We’ll be meeting on June 24th to discuss the book, so there’s still plenty of time to read and join in on the conversation…just reach out!

05/26/2026

Need a break from all the planting, weeding, and gardening? Stop into Loansome Chapters and browse our great selection of current reads. Take one home, put your feet up, and give those tired hands, backs, and feet a well-deserved rest. Pair your new book with your favorite refreshment and enjoy a relaxing evening.

We’re open today from 3:30–6:00 PM, forgot something at home so maybe 3:35) and we’d love to help you find the perfect read.

Tomorrow we’ll be open from 9:00–11:30 AM, with our “Dinos and Dragons” story-time theme beginning at 10:00. We’ll read some fun books about these prehistoric and mystical creatures, followed by a special activity where the kids can dig for their very own dinosaur eggs.

Last week, seven little adventurers joined us for our bear hunt story-time fun. Thank you to Sheri Dahl Jones for the wonderful pictures!

05/25/2026