Holiday Book Sale at the Library!
Stop in all day to shop for books, puzzles, gift baskets etc for kids, teens and adults. In the Lobby and in the Friends of the Library Book Store
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Monday, December 06, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Kayaking
The leaves have started to change color and it's a perfect time to get out and enjoy nature either on foot or on the water. Speaking of water, we are excited to welcome Mary Shideler, the Kayak Lady, to the library. Mary's book, which came out a few weeks ago, is titled "The Kayak Lady: one woman, one kayak, and 1007 lakes." She'll be talking about her experiences paddling all 1,007 lakes in Itasca County.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Stieg Larsson read alikes
Have you read the Millennium Trilogy books by Stieg Larsson and want to read more that are similar? There are a whole slew of authors from the cold north that you may find intriguing. In alphabetical order by last name here are the authors: Ake Edwardson, Kjell Eriksson,
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Indies on Tuesdays return!
Indies on Tuesdays 7:30 pm beginning June 15
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
Thursday, June 10, 2010
We the People
The library wrote a grant and received 17 classic hardcover books as part of the "We the People" Bookshelf from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The books relate to the theme "A More Perfect Union." As we celebrate the 150th annivarsary of the Civil War, the NEH hopes to promote reflection among young people with this theme. Stop in to check out some of the books!
Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella
Frog (courtesy of Schiffelly Puppets) gave a command performance to over 100 people on June 7.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Poetry & Music
April is National Poetry month, and we are doing a special event this week to celebrate.
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Create a Hot Chocolate Winter Book
Saturday, January 23 1:00 - 3:30 in the Library Community Room
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
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