Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
A great fall read that made me want to go to a pumpkin patch, like the one featured. It also made me want to try to make this amazing dessert called a Pumpkin Bomb, which according to the book is…
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
Follow Layla Patel, in this comedy of errors, as she goes on a string of terrible dates that have all been arranged by her father, that she hadn't been aware he was planning until the first date showed up. Enter…
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
A fascinating historical fiction book that describes the famous wedding gown of Princess Elizabeth and the people who made it. If you enjoy historical fiction books, then this one's for you. It's enthralling and makes you interested in researching more…
The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
As a lover of WWII themed books, this one did not disappoint. I enjoyed the glimpses into possible ways people's lives might have been like during that time period. It was also interesting to learn more about the D-Day invasion.…
Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ Oral History Project
In November 2017, the Red River Rainbow Seniors began an oral history project, “Breaking Barriers: Harvesting LGBTQ Stories from the Northern Plains,” focusing on older LGBTQ people and their allies. The original digital files and the transcriptions will be in…
Escape Dracula’s Castle: A Virtual Escape Room
Test your skills in this spooky virtual Escape Room! You are Jonathan Harker’s assistant as he visits Count Dracula in Transylvania. Unfortunately the business trip took a dark turn. It’s up to you to escape with Mr. Harker. Can you…
Watch the Recording: Secrets of the Congdon Mansion with Author Joe Kimball
Fans of true crime will enjoy this presentation by reporter Joe Kimball, author of “Secrets of the Congdon Mansion,” a first-hand account of Minnesota’s most infamous murder case. Kimball will discuss his experiences covering the story from start to finish…
Moving Words Virtual Author Panel Oct. 1, 2020
Free online event on Thursday, October 1, 2020 AT 1 PM . Registration required. Register for zoom event here-> https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FExuzbXdS2K5kBStHzKT0A Enjoy a lively virtual discussion with four multi-genre, Minnesota Book Award-winning authors: Susan Bartlett Foote, Cary Griffith, Christopher Lehman and Andrea…
Watch the Recording: “Yellow Bird” Author Sierra Crane Murdoch & Lissa Yellow Bird Chase
Join journalist Sierra Crane Murdoch as she discusses her book, YELLOW BIRD: Oil, Murder, and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country. Both a story of a murder on an Indian reservation and a remarkable portrait of the unforgettable…
To-Go Craft Kits: Indigenous Loop Earrings with Sister Beads
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOajdR-BKXM[/embedyt] Learn how to create beaded earrings and collect the necessary supplies from a library location near you! Kits will be available region-wide beginning on October 19 and will be available as quantities last. You can pick up a…