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Library News
Art Exhibit at Waite Park Library Commemorates Memorial Day
In commemoration of Memorial Day, the quilt art exhibit “and still counting…,” a memorial to the U.S.
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Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes 90 Citizens at St. Cloud Public Library
The lobby of St. Cloud Public Library resembled the United Nations on Tuesday morning, May 25. Ninety individuals from 34 different countries, together with friends and family, mingled in the library’s Mississippi Room prior to becoming U.S. citizens.
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Libraries Important to Communities, Says Authoritative Study
Libraries are vital to the community, according to “How Libraries Stack Up: 2010,” a report from OCLC, the Online Computer Library Center.
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Early Reading Vital
Children who fail to become proficient readers by 4th grade are much less likely to become productive adults than children who are good readers by 4th grade, says a recent report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. And if America does not improve the reading standards of its children, it is unlikely to achieve future economic well-being.
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MNPPA Photography Exhibit on Display at Paynesville Branch Through June
A selection of award-winning photographs by members of the Minnesota Professional Photographers Association (MNPPA) is on display at the Paynesville branch until the end of June. The photographs, with subjects ranging from animals, landscapes and portraits, include "Sculpted By The Sea' (photo) by local photographer Sheri Wegner.
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ERIC DREGNI, AUTHOR OF "IN COD WE TRUST," TO VISIT BELGRADE LIBRARY
Eric Dregni lived in Trondheim, Norway for a year as a fellowship recipient where he survived a dinner of "rakfisk" (fermented fish) and discovered his great-grandfather's house in Lusterfjord. Eric will read excerpts from his comedic novel and show slides from his time in Norway on Tuesday, May 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Belgrade Public Library.
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Content of These Reference Books Available Through Online Catalog
Patrons now have access to full content of three library reference books through the Great River Regional Library online catalog. Full content is available for:
“Salem Health: Cancer”
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Ask Options Expanded
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has added two new resources, the Virtual Reference Shelf (VRS) and Internet Public Library 2 (IPL2) to the Ask a Librarian page on its website.
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Music Fun Mondays In St. Michael
Musical Fun will be provided on Mondays beginning May 17 and continuing through June 28 at the St. Michael Library. Music Fun with Ms. Sandy is a fun class that will provide musical activities, dances and instrument playing to children ages 4-7 on Mondays from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged as there is a limit of 15 students per session.
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Mankato's Betsy and Tacy Homes Designated National Literary Landmarks
The childhood homes of Maud Hart Lovelace and Frances Kenney Kirch (Betsy and Tacy) have been designated National Literary Landmarks. A dedication ceremony will take place Thursday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the two houses which face each other at 332 and 333 Center Street in Mankato.
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