Posts by Gail Hedstrom
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…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreWhere 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.…
Read MoreDevelop the Library Habit
What do you remember about the summer reading program of your youth? Perhaps it involved giving book reports, writing down the names of all the books you read, or getting…
Read MoreMaximizing Summer with the Public Library
Summer in Minnesota is a short but glorious season, and finding ways to maximize time outdoors each day is always my goal. Lawn work and gardening can keep a person…
Read MoreAutomotive Repair
The library has a collection of more than 100 auto repair manuals available for checkout. The collection includes repair manuals for cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, tractors,…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreWhat 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,…
Read MoreMusic 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,…
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