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The Fosston Library is pleased to announce three programs that are available during the summer. Penny War First, there will be a Penny War throughout the month of June. There will be two collection jars in the library, one for a Just Dance Party and one for a Karaoke Party.… Read More»
Enhance your storytimes by incorporating information for parents/caregivers. Includes overview of early literacy components including examples of the development from newborns to five-year-olds, the five practices (sing, talk, read, write, play), and techniques for planning storytimes that reach adults and children and specific ideas for doing so. Click here to… Read More»
Schiffelly Puppets’ Entertainment Programs bring the art of puppetry to community groups and organizations throughout the Upper Midwest. Comic situations, original puppet characters and morals are added to The Little Mermaid, creating an action-packed entertainment extravaganza. This humorous, fun-filled show is appropriate for the entire family! Print and share The… Read More»
“Something about the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle compels me to make it accessible to American audiences. To make the beauty of the Hardanger fiddle better understood, I use familiar tunes and English verses to build Hardanger fiddle tunes, complete with asymmetric rhythm and orientation.” – Karen Solgård Karen Solgård offers up… Read More»
GREAT BOOKS can inspire GREAT DREAMS! Great dreams are the seeds for incredible inventions. Professor Marvel’s Dream Machines – an all NEW show for the 2012 Summer Reading Program – will take your kids on a whirlwind journey through his world of always magical, often whacky, but very cool inventions,… Read More»
This opera tells two tales, separated in time but parallel in theme. In present day Colorado, Isabel, a member of the opera chorus, and her friend Larry visit the Teller House bar. Larry asks about the face painted on the floor. Tom, the bartender, tells the story, which is enacted… Read More»
The Okee Dokee Brothers have a mission to remind children – and adults – of their intrinsic ability to discover, imagine and create through music. Through their music, everyone will learn valuable lessons on life, nature, and the world we live in. As childhood friends, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing,… Read More»
Dr. Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. He is Editor of the Shkaabewis (pronounced o-shkaah-bay-wis) Native Journal-the only academic journal of the Ojibwe language-and the author of eight books. Dr. Treuer was also featured in the Emmy-nominated documentary film First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe… Read More»
Led by Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist/vocalist Viviana Pintado and international Cuban conga player Frank Rivery, SALSABROSA leaves a “Havana hot” buzz wherever it plays. The band has an extensive repertoire of Latin styles including Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Merengue, Salsa and Salsa-Hip Hop., making them one of the… Read More»
Every culture around the world has many stories to tell. Storytelling is an art form that everyone can take part in, either as a teller, listener or both. Strauss’ environmental stories teach ecological lessons and reveal nuances about the natural world in an entertaining, thoughtful way. Strauss’ storytelling is appropriate… Read More»
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"From the bestselling author who brought you "The Fault in Our Stars", this young adult novel explores mental health, resilience, and friendship. Brilliantly written, you will feel like you know the characters in real life."
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"This true story reads like fiction. You'd think the eccentric cast of characters in this book about the trial for the murder of Danny Hansford could only have come from the authors imagination, but they are all real. This is a must-read for any True Crime fan."
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Boo Who? by Ben Clanton "The pals from "Rex Wrecks It" (2014) are back along with a new character, a ghost named "Boo". This is a cute story about making new friends and it shows how difficult it can feel to meet new people in a group -- especially when you're different." |
Under the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF) Minnesota’s 300+ public libraries receive funding distributed through existing formulas to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems to provide programs and services. Read More »»
Join us to celebrate the many talents of our fellow Minnesotans through art, literature, music, and culture with “The Beat Goes On” series... Read More »»
Contacting your legislator is a great way to support your library and help keep great programs like these coming to your community! Read More »»
