Starting Oct. 15th, you will need a PIN number to access your MORE online account. More information on how to set up your pin will be made available soon. If you have any questions ask a librarian. We want to express our gratitude to the patron who donated monies towards children's books. We are able to purchase many new books that have begun appearing on our shelves. Thank you!
- Linda Heimstead, Library Director
In London, in 1939, Ada Vaughn, a young woman with unusual dressmaker skills, dreams of a better life for herself. That life seems to have arrived when Stanislaus, an Austrian aristocrat, sweeps Ada off her feet and brings her to Paris right before war breaks out.
To find out more, read 'THE DRESSMAKER'S WAR" written by Mary Chamberlain and join us on Tuesday, October 8th, as we discuss this mesmerizing, historical novel, a story of heartbreak, survival and ambition and the untold story of what happens to women during wartime. Our library's copy is on our shelf ready to be checked out, so come on in....first come, first served.
New fiction books to be released at our library on October 1st are "THE SHAPE OF NIGHT" written by Tess Gerritsen, "CILKA'S JOURNEY" written by Heather Morris, the author of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" and Patricia Cornwell's latest book, "QUANTUM," which will also be available here in Audio Book form. Many more new materials are on order for the season when leaves begin to fall and days become crisper.
- Jeanne Johnson, Assistant Librarian
We had a fantastic kick-off to Discovery Club at the Baker Apple Orchard! A fun-filled afternoon of touring the grounds, picking & tasting apples, learning the history of Big Ben and S'MORES that were donated by Deanna Wheeler and family. Thank-you to Mr. Baker for your hospitality! We will visit again!
Upcoming events:
Tuesdays at 10:30 am - Story time
Oct 9th 4 pm - STEAM Night Meet your friends! Snacks will be provided
Oct 16th 4 pm - Movie Night "Aladdin"
Oct 17th 1:30 pm - Discovery Club Cooking & Creating at the Balsam Lake Cafe
Author Jody Wenner uses her knowledge as a Twin Cities native to set a murder in Duluth... There are three main characters. George Altman is 65, trying to pick up the pieces after his wife’s recent death ... ...Mona is a 26 year old barista who works in a Duluth coffee shop... ...Detective Nancy Simmons is...a reluctant resident of Duluth... Their worlds collide when a body is found washed up on the Lake Superior shore...READ MORE
Check out our travel section! Get inspired and plan your next vacation. Don't see what you're looking for on our shelf, try the online catalog.
You can also find Lonely Planet Guides Ebooks on Freading.
- Rebekah Smith, Marketing/Technology Librarian
Visit our Little Free Libraries! Take a book and return a book. Anytime - 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. They are located at the beach, the park and the Polk County building.
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