Newspaper Columns
FFPL: Busy in So Many Ways
Honing up on hobbies. Trying out new technology. Choosing a good chapter book. These are just some of the ways that people use a public library. On September 27th, I...
There is More to AI than Meets the Eye
Gail Hedstrom - Library Director I hate to mention it, because you’ve probably heard enough about it, but here it is: AI, or artificial intelligence. My inbox is inundated by...
Fall Favorites
I’ve been on a reading roll, enjoying books from a wide variety of genres. As fall begins, I’m excited to share some of my favorites that bring the fall vibes....
Thumbs Up for Gardening
I have never considered myself to have a true “green thumb.” At best, I would call mine a “thumb in progress,” still under cultivation. Growing up, my family always planted...
Teen Volunteer Appreciation at FFPL
Fergus Falls Public Library is incredibly thankful for both the adult and student volunteers who dedicate their time and commitment to the library. This summer we had 15 high school...
Recent Reads
Recent Reads September is a big month for book publications. I’m featuring some new releases, which have their publication dates listed, as well as some backlist books that I’ve recently...
Game Night Chaos
Last week, the Fergus Falls Public Library hosted its fourth annual escape room program. For those new to escape rooms, participants are “locked” in a room and team members must...
Summer Vacation Reads
I recently enjoyed a week of vacation. One of my favorite things to do to prepare for vacation is to anticipate the books I want to read. I always select...
Community Members “Leveled Up” at FFPL this Summer
At dinner last night, I asked my partner to guess how many people visited the library in June. He knows it’s a busy month, and guessed 2,500. It was pretty...
Fresh Reads Coming in August
During the month of July, youth library staff pause in purchasing new books for the library’s children and teen collections. This break allows Kia, our cataloger, to process previous purchases...