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All Over the Bookshelf
All Over the Bookshelf If you are like me, you may be looking at your 2025 reading goals and mentally calculating if you can finish them before the end of...
My Favorite Books of 2025
For years, I had set my annual reading challenge goal at 100 books. For years, I failed to meet that goal. The beginning of a year rolled in with so...
Diaries, Journals, and Writing
In addition to being a reader, I am a writer. I have never had an interest in writing a book. Instead, I love to journal and to write about my...
A Singer, a Drummer, a Painter, an Animator
Last month I wrote about nonfiction books on Pearl Harbor that were written for children but great for adults as well. This month, I have even more children’s nonfiction recommendations...
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Your Library Card
This fall feels like it's moving so fast. I want to take the time to be intentional, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season. How do I do this? With my...
Meet Someone New
Meet Someone New By Gail Hedstrom - Library Director - November 17, 2025 I am fortunate that my work allows for many chance encounters with books. Recently, while working in...
Booked Solid
How many books do you read at a time? Do you prefer to finish one book before picking up another? Or, do you juggle multiple books at once, easily keeping...
Learning the Past Before Visiting Pearl Harbor
Last month, I celebrated my birthday with a vacation to Hawaii. Some years back, I set a goal for myself to visit all 50 states by the time I turned...
Shelf Improvement in Progress
Each year, librarians across Minnesota gather at the Minnesota Library Association Conference (MLA) to learn, teach, and grow. The host city changes annually, but the goal remains consistent: offering opportunities...
Books with October Vibes
Books with October Vibes As an avid mood reader, I love leaning into seasonal vibes when I’m putting together my To Be Read list. Here are some of the books...