Lake Agassiz Regional Library

LARL Closed Memorial Day

LARL — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:09:43 +0000

All Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) branches and LINK sites, including the Regional Office in Moorhead, will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.…

Thank You for Contacting Your Legislators!!

LARL — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:04:04 +0000

Great news! The Legacy conference committee just released its spreadsheet. They have agreed to the House position of $3 million per year for regional public libraries. Thank you to all who contacted your legislators. It clearly made a huge difference.

The Minnesota Digital Library received $300,000 per year. Since this was the funding level in both the House and Senate bills, this was expected.

Click this button to learn about the many Legacy programs LARL hosted between 2010-2013!

Teens! Go Beneath the Surface!

LARL — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:37 +0000

Teens! for more information on what special programs and events will be happening at your branch or check our online event calendar by clicking on the green Events button to the left of the screen.

After school is out, keep track of all of your reading on this Reading Log. You can click “Reading Log” below to print one out at home, or pick one up at the library.

When you are finished, turn it in at your library branch to get a journal!

Kids! Dig Into Reading This Summer!

LARL — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:34:19 +0000

We are all excited to DIG INTO READING with you and your family. Ask a librarian for more information on what special programs and events will be happening at your branch or check our online event calendar by clicking on the green Events button to the left of the screen.

Kids Reading Log

Early Literacy Reading Log (0-4 years old)

3 Communities 2 Books 1 Art Exhibit

LARL — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:45:04 +0000

In partnership, the Fargo Public Library, Moorhead Public Library, West Fargo Public Library, and Plains Art Museum are launching the Three Communities, Two Books, One Art Exhibit (3.2.1) project starting Thursday, May 9. All area residents are encouraged to unite in reading either, or both, of the featured novels – Herman Melville’s classic Moby-Dick and Sena Jeter Naslund’s novel Ahab’s Wife. In September, as part of this community read and art project, Plains Art Museum presents the exhibit T.L. Solien: Toward the Setting Sun, featuring new works inspired by these two remarkable novels.

Since it was first published in 1851, Melville’s story of Captain Ahab’s self-destructive obsession has inspired all types of artists with its morality tale about the consequences of blind obsession. Solien’s artwork is inspired by both Melville’s and Naslund’s tales, along with the history of the settlement of the American West, including the settlement of our region.

Copies of both novels are available at each area public library location and for purchase at the Plains Art Museum. For a complete list of Three Communities, Two Books, One Art Exhibit (3.2.1) related events and resources, visit any participating public library, Plains Art Museum, or www.321fm.org.

Along with reading the two novels, readers are encouraged to participate in related events at participating libraries and the Museum during this project. Events include themed book discussions at all three libraries and the Museum over the summer, movie screenings, children’s storytime and arts events, an author visit in mid-October from Sena Jeter Naslund, and many other engaging programs.

This project is generously supported by the Friends of the Fargo Public Library, the Friends of the West Fargo Public Library, Plains Art Museum, North Dakota Humanities Council, North Dakota State University, and the Red River Valley Writing Project.

Want More? Get More! Checkout 25 eBooks & Audiobooks at a Time!

LARL — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:48:39 +0000

Do you feel like you’re tearing through your eBooks and Audiobooks once you check them out from our digital library?

You asked for more and now you’re getting it! Instead of being limited to 10 checkouts and 10 holds in the digital library, you’re now able to checkout 25 items at a time and place an additional 25 holds! Start browsing our newly designed digital library now!

The new digital library page redesign is intuitive and visually appealing with eye-catching bookcover art and also offers “See Book: Read Book.” No longer will you have to download special software to read eBooks. Once checked out, the book can be read across a variety of devices instantly. The filtered search and one-step checkout are added bonuses to the user.

Watch this comprehensive 7-minute video to learn how to navigate the enhanced design and make the most of borrowing eBooks and Audiobooks from Lake Agassiz Digital Library.

Please note this is a redesign of the site to help you access eBooks and Audiobooks seamlessly. The digital library still supports all previous apps and devices. This is an enhancement to the digital library service.

Remember, no late fees ever on digital library items!

Library Value Calculator

LARL — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:37:29 +0000

How valuable is your local library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator, created by the Massachusetts Library Association.

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/getinformed/getinvolved/calculator…

April Events Newsletter

LARL — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:29:27 +0000

Learn about everything going on at your library this month!

April Events Newsletter…

Zinio Digital Magazine Newsstand Now Available!

LARL — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:09:10 +0000

LARL is proud to debut a new service to its customers today that offers instant access to more than 100 magazine titles on electronic devices.

Interested customers can sign up for Zinio at guides.larl.org/zinio. The service is available 24 hours a day, and includes a range of selections such as National Geographic, Cosmopolitan and Rolling Stone.

The magazines are accessible to an unlimited number of people, which means no wait time.

“Unlike the physical copies you find in the library, every LARL customer who wants to look at these magazines can do it at the same time whenever they want,” said Megan Krueger, Moorhead Hub Supervisor/Electronic Resources Librarian.

Zinio is compatible with Macs, PCs, Androids, iPhones, iPads and other tablet devices, like Kindle and NOOK.