Library News Archive: September 2010
"Golden Age of Radio" with Prudence Johnson, Dan Chouinard in Paynesville Saturday at 2 PM
This Saturday, Oct. 2, promises to be a beautiful day to go out and enjoy the fall colors. Take a drive on Highway 23, where the yellow, gold and red leaves are reflected by roadside lakes and rivers, then stop in at the Paynesville High School Auditorium to enjoy "The Golden Age of Radio," a program featuring classic tunes from the 1930s. Read more »
The Key to Success
Literacy is the ability to read and write, and it should be near the top of the concerns list for every American. Here's why. Read more »
Banned Books Week
Why would anybody want to ban “The Great Gatsby”? Read more »
Anne Tyler Novel Belgrade Library's Next Bookclub Selection
"Digging to America" by Anne Tyler will be up for discussion at the Oct. 15 meeting of the Belgrade R.E.A.D. (read, eat and discuss) bookclub. This novel portrays two couples' lives intertwined by the adoption of Korean daughters. Read more »
Check Out What's New, Best & Fun
Here’s a place where you can find new, best and fun items to check out from your library. It’s the New, Best & Fun tab on the Great River Regional Library catalog. This new tab opens a page of lists grouped under the following headings:
Current Interest Read more »
New Permanent Link Feature Makes it Easy to Save Your Search
You find something online you like, you bookmark it, have lunch, and go back later, or again and again.
That bookmark is a handy little tool.
You can do the same thing when you search the library catalog. Read more »
Pippi Page to Stage
The fall programming schedule at Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is filling up and the Pippi Page-to-Stage Workshop is one of the offerings. It features drama exploration, crafts and theater games to help children develop creativity and self-expression. Pippi is presented by the Great River Educational Arts Theatre (GREAT Theatre), founded in St. Read more »
St. Michael Grand Opening set for December 11
The Grand Opening of the new St. Michael Library, Senior Center and City Hall has been set for Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lots of entertainment is being planned for the day including a concert by the a cappella band, "InPulse," at 11a.m. The building is on track and beginning to take shape on the inside too. Read more »
Beyond the Headlines and Sound Bites: Research the Issues at the Library
Newspapers, the Web, radio and television cover the news in a timely way, but usually don't supply in-depth background, extensive discussion, or detailed information behind the controversies, opposing viewpoints and decisions a voter needs to make the most informed, careful choices. Read more »
International Literacy Day Celebrated September 8
It’s estimated that one in five adults around the world are not literate and two thirds of them are women. Read more »
The Good and the Bad
Celebrities, politicians, athletes, saints and sinners all lead interesting lives which make for stories that can be entertaining, inspiring, surprising and sometimes even puzzling. Read more »
'Prairie Home' Duo To Perform Golden Age of Radio in Paynesville
Delight to the snazzy sounds of the days when radio was king and sing along with acclaimed vocalist Prudence Johnson and celebrated pianist Dan Chouinard. On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Paynesville Public Library will host a free performance of “The Golden Age of Radio” for area residents to enjoy. The performance will begin at 2 p.m. Read more »
It's Criminal: UK TV
Televised British crime dramas range from cozy (Rosemary & Thyme) to nasty (Prime Suspect). Great River Regional Library has the best of all kinds. Read more »
Teen Summer Reading Program Sees Record Participation
Five lucky winners in the Teen Summer Reading Program (TSRP) prize drawing had their names drawn and will receive prizes this week. Beth Ringsmuth Stolpman, patron services specialist, had to dig down through 10,817 signed reading coupons to pick the winning five, each of whom will receive a $25 gift card. Read more »
