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Presidential Libraries
Presidential Libraries My husband and I enjoy visiting presidential libraries and homes. Mt. Vernon, Monticello, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum are among my favorite places to...
Immersive Nonfiction
I love reading books that I can’t put down. These are some of my favorite, immersive nonfiction reads. Even if you aren’t usually a nonfiction reader, I bet that there...
United for Children
Have you ever heard a story about a hamster riding a crow that flew out a window, never to be seen again? If this seems unbelievable, I agree. However, comedian...
It’s Not Over Yet
I completely understand how August can feel, like the end of summer is near. Trust me, it doesn’t have to be that way. August, September, and even October can be...
Rooted in Reading: Another Successful Summer at the Library
The “Plant a Seed, Read” 2026 Summer Reading Program at the Fergus Falls Public Library is officially over, and what a busy summer it has been! Over 1,600 community members...
Unique Reads
Fergus Falls Public Library has over 71,000 books, including many unique books that we are the only library in the state of Minnesota to own. The books I’m featuring here...
Where Will You Go?
While I was working on collection and development in the travel area, I became somewhat nostalgic about reading or rereading travel guidebooks that had helped me prepare for past vacations....
Pages Worth Turning
A few months ago, I shared my favorite books from the first quarter of the year. Since then, I've read plenty more, which means it's time for another reading roundup!...
Revolutionary Reads for Kids
The Fourth of July is just behind us and we’re about halfway through America’s 250th. I thought it would be a good time to celebrate the semiquincentennial with some book...
Summer New Releases
I have been reading some fantastic recent releases. These books are perfect for the lake, the beach, or even reading inside with the air conditioning on. If you haven’t yet,...