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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...
What Will You Read?
Gail Hedstrom – Library Director What Will You Read? During January, I heard many readers talking about their annual reading goals, both what they had hoped to accomplish in 2025,...
Celebrating Reading Month
February is always a busy month at the library. With “I Love to Read” month and “Take Your Child to the Library” day, not to mention Valentine’s Day and Presidents’...
January is Time to Celebrate Children’s Literature
The American Library Association (ALA) awards outstanding and exceptional books, videos, and other material for children and teens every year. This year, the ALA Youth Media Awards were announced from...
2026 Reading Intentions
2026 Reading Intentions Many readers I know track the number of books they read each year, sometimes challenging themselves to complete a specific number for the year. While I don’t...
Library Hits of 2025
One of my favorite yearly library traditions is here. (Drumroll please…) It is time to reveal the top ten books checked out from the Fergus Falls Public Library in 2025!...
Music to My Ears
Gail Hedstrom - Library Director - Music to My Ears The Fergus Falls Public Library has a fantastic collection of sheet music. We have several books of music for voice,...