Newspaper Columns
Poetry Month for Children
April is National Poetry Month and for my weekly column I’d love to share some wonderful poetry picture books for children. I have fond memories of reading poems with my...
New Books
April marks the beginning of the biggest publishing season for adult fiction. I’m featuring some recently released novels that I’ve read and enjoyed. April is also National Poetry month, so...
Meet Alison McGhee
The Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library invite you to a virtual author visit and conversation with Minnesota author Alison McGhee, who will be featured during the Friends’ annual...
Cover to Cover Winners
Since January, I have found a renewed energy for reading. Between recommendations from friends and books I’ve seen trending, my to-be-read pile isn’t getting any smaller - but at least...
From Fossil Hunting to Freedom Fighting: Inspiring Stories for Women’s History Month
Last week, Katelyn Boyer, Adult Services Librarian, shared some fiction and nonfiction titles in honor of Women’s History Month. I am sharing five children’s nonfiction titles that spotlight some incredible...
Books for Women’s History Month
Books for Women’s History Month There are many wonderful books, both fiction and nonfiction, that make for fantastic reading during Women’s History Month. I am featuring a few of...
For the Love of History
For the Love of History - by Gail Hedstrom Library Director One of the most popular sections of the library is the history section. While I am speaking specifically of...
Recent FFPL Staff Reads
At the Fergus Falls Public Library, “what are you reading?” is a loaded question. Most of the staff, myself included, would give you several titles at once--but that might not...
The NEST Finds a Home at Fergus Falls Public Library
Have you heard about the Creature? This question has been echoed throughout the month of February in the children’s area of the Fergus Falls Public Library. The NEST was a...
Recent Reads
I’ve been reading some wonderful books lately, a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. One thing helping my reading at night is a neck light. I love reading in a...