Crazy for the Storm: a memoir of survival by Norman Ollestad

Imagine you are 11 years old, in a plane crash in the San Bernadino Mountains and you are the only survivor. What do you do?
Norman Ollestad, was in a plane crash in 1979 where his father, the pilot and then his father’s girlfriend, Sandra are killed. Norman is only eleven, but the skills his father taught him got him off the mountain on his own.
The story starts with anecdotes about Norman and his father surfing, skiing and living on Topanga Beach in California. Hair raising adventures includes a trip to Mexico to deliver a washer to his grandparents, while outrunning the Federales after refusing to pay bribes at a checkpoint.
Norman talks about his father: “My father craved the weightless glide. He chased hurricanes and blizzards to touch the bliss of riding mighty waves and deep powder snow. An insatiable spirit, he was crazy for the storm. And it saved my life.”
YouTube has an interview with Norman Ollestad with clips after he climbed down Ontario Peak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqLnh1biSa0

Windows 7

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7 is scheduled to be released in October. The question, especially with Vista users is, "Should I upgrade?"

Techies that have seen the new software in action seem to be excited about the new software. It has been reported that Windows 7 goes a long way to address and improve the security, usability, and compatibility issues of Vista. Most reviews state that Win 7 looks good AND runs good. Performance and security have been improved. It runs faster, with less RAM. The user interface not only looks good but you can actually get things done with new usability features.

For more details and just one techie's view see:

http://askbobrankin.com/upgrade_vista_to_windows_7.html

You know summer is over when...

...the Fall Children's Program guide becomes available. Which it is! Next time you visit the library, stop by the circulation desk or the kid's room to pick one up.

Book Review: The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

Fifth in the series, Chief Inspector Gamache is called back to Three Pines to solve a murder. The book starts with Olivier Brule and the victim sitting in a log cabin, in the Quebec wilderness in front of a fire. A myth is told about Chaos and the Furies searching for the thing that was stolen. The night becomes late and Olivier soon leaves and hurries back the safety and security of Three Pines. The next morning, the man from the cabin is found dead in the bistro run by Olivier and Gabriel.
Gamache, with Inspector Beauvoir and Agent Lacoste, interview friends and suspects in Three Pines with the knowledge that one of the townspeople knew and killed the man, but no one – including Olivier - admits to knowing the victim or where he lived. Why kill him and place his body in the bistro?
Chief Inspector Gamache digs into the secrets of Three Pines. The colony of artists and their friends living in a country village seems bucolic but Three Pines has had more than their share of murder in the recent past. A deceptively peaceful setting: readers will be shocked when the killer is revealed.
If you haven’t read any books by Louise Penny, start with the first book in the series: Still Life.
For more information about Louise Penny and her books, see:
http://www.louisepenny.com/

Website of the Week: CNET: www.cnet.com

Visit and sign up for a CNET Newsletter on: Tech specials, tip of the week, home theater, games and gear, MP3 insider, photo and video weekly, security center, and CNET at work are just a few of over 30 newsletters that can be sent to your email each week.

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Each month, millions of people come to CNET to:
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Travels with Children

Frommer’s 500 places to take your kids before they grow up
500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more—500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart. For more information:
http://www.frommers.com/store/0764595881.html

Blog: Travels with children
Blog Writer, Minnemom, says some things are better remembered, but others are more treasured when experienced with children. Read about many trips you can take with your children. You can even write about your own experiences travelling with children here:
http://minnemom.com/

Follow the DoD

The Department of Defense today launched a new home page designed to invite participation from the public and make military news and information more accessible.

The new Web site will provide quick access to those sites that are most sought by Web site visitors, including DoD social media sites, the Pentagon Channel and DoD news stories.
Prominent on the new home page is a new “We Want to Hear From You” feature that will give users the opportunity to ask questions of Defense Department leaders, vote on policy issues they want explained, and explore frequently asked questions and answers.

The new site, http://www.Defense.gov, replaces http://www.DefenseLink.mil as the department’s main Internet entry portal. DefenseLink will remain a news Web site and may be accessed from Defense.gov.

Visit online: http://www.defense.gov.

New in the Kid's Room

Mike Stellar: Nerves of Steel

Things are not so stellar for Mike Stellar. He is stunned when his parents inform him that he has only eight hours to pack before they move to Mars. Despite the fact that he suspects his parents are involved in a major sabotage plot; that the only person who believes him is a girl who won’t shut up; and that his mother’s assistant seems to be spying on Mike’s every move, Mike is dealing with the same things that every eleven-year-old deals with: bad cafeteria food, a strict limitation on his electronic use, and a teacher who is so old-fashioned she must be from the year 2099.

With great humor and lots of action, K. A. Holt’s first novel is set to give fall reading an out-of-this-world blast of fun

Book Review: Identity Crisis by Debbie Mack

First Line: "I've never been a morning person, and if it's one thing I don't need before my first cup of coffee, it's a visit from the cops."
Sam McRae, defense lawyer, gets a courtesy call from the FBI and the local cops on one of her clients. Melanie Hays, accused of murdering her former boyfriend, appears to be missing. Sam, believing her client is innocent, finds herself looking for Melanie, running from the local mob, investigating murder among thieves and several cases of identity theft. A surprise twist keeps up the action with a great finish. Snappy dialogue and believable characters make the story action packed and hopefully the first book in the Sam McRae series.
www.debbimack.com

"Magic Tree House" series rolls on!

With the release of the 42nd book in the series, "A Good Night for Ghosts," author Mary Pope Osbourne talks about the process of writing, research and character development.

Free Job Search Training

The Hibbing WorkForce Center offers free training to help you locate and land a new job. Get tips for finding online postings and preparing resumes. Practice your interview techniques. Just go to www.mnwfc.org/hibbing for dates, times, and other events or call 218-362-5900.

Program at Gilbert Public Library

Craig R. Lang will be presenting the program UFO Abduction in Minnesota at the Gilbert Public Library on Saturday, August 15th AT 8:00 P.M.

Lang is the author of Cosmic Bridge, Close Encounters and Human Destiny. He is also a certified hypnotherapist, hypnotherapy instructor, and NLP practioner that lives in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

His presentation is free and open to the public.

What a fantastic summer!

By both numbers and smiling faces, we can tell that it was a great summer at the library. Check out how well the Summer Reading program went:

333 participants
178 finishers (more than half!)

Programs also attracted plenty of interest, with 915 attendees over the season. Wow!

The library would like to thank all those who made the Summer Reading program a success! Especially:

· The Hibbing High School Key Club
· The Friends of the Hibbing Library
· Arrowhead Library System
· Becca Sauer and family
· Hibbing Parks and Recreation
· The St. Louis County Fair
· L & M Radiator
· Wal-Mart
· Hibbing Co-op Credit Union
· American Assoc. of University Women
· Security State Bank Foundation
· American Bank
· Hibbing Kiwanis Club
· Sullivan Candy and Supply

Thanks to all and we'll see you in September!

Best of the Web

Discover the best of the Web with StumbleUpon: http://www.stumbleupon.com/

Sign up, put in your preferences and StumbleUpon members rate website quality. 500 topics are available to produce relevant content to your surfing experience. Through member participation, old or low-quality websites can be removed and obscure but interesting websites can be immediately shared by people with similar interests.

Louvre Launches First-Ever English Version of Online Collections Database

If you want to check out the Louvre but can't travel go to the new English version of the Musee du Lovre's online collection database. The English version was launched this summer.

It is interactive and allows visitors to access information on 22,000 artworks, view high-resolution images of masterpieces, and locate exhibited works and galleries.

The new database is accessible free-of-charge via the Louvre’s website, www.louvre.fr, which receives more than 10 millions visitors a year.

Here’s a Direct Link to the Atlas Database (in English)

Source: Artdaily.org

The Whatchamacallit by Danny Danziger and Mark McCrum

Read about objects that we all recognize but don’t always know the names for. Do you know what a dongle, deckle or dibble is?

A few whatchamacallits from the book complete with anecdotes:
The Desire Line is the path that people will take independent of any existing pavement or road. You can see the desire line, straight or slightly crooked, beaten across grassy or muddy areas avoiding the signed route authorities would prefer you use.
MacGuffin is the object, event or character in a film or story that serves to set and keep the plot in motion. Alfred Hitchcock came up with the name MacGuffin in a 1939 lecture he gave at Columbia University and in the film, North by Northwest, the MacGuffin was "government secrets."
A Waldo is a mechanical hand held device for manipulating objects by remote control. It is generally used in hazardous environments. The first remote designed to control a television was developed by Zenith in 1950 and was called the Lazy Bones and connected to the television by a wire. 5 years later, the Zenith wireless remote was developed and called the Flashmatic.

Careers in Energy

ISEEK is pleased to announce the launch of its Minnesota Energy Careers website (www.MnEnergyCareers.org). The site is for students, job seekers, and career explorers looking for successful pathways in energy.
You can research energy careers, learn about energy education options, and find Minnesota energy employers.

Features of Minnesota Energy Careers include:

● Energy careers and industry segments
● Energy training programs and certifications
● Green energy careers
● ‘Day in the Life’ interviews
● Salaries and in demand data for energy occupations
● Student testimonials
● Videos
● Polls and quizzes

The Minnesota Energy Careers website is a part of ISEEK (www.iseek.org), Minnesota's comprehensive career, education, and job resource.

80 Online Resources for Book Lovers.

Take a look at the link for 80 online Resources for Book Lovers. The categories are broken down into social networking, ebooks, online bookstores, find the best prices for books, audiobooks, study guides and summaries, library resources, bibliography and research, book exchanges/swapping, online documents and what to read.
http://www.kevinbondelli.com/2008/03/15/80-online-resources-for-book-lovers/

If you check out just one source, go to LibraryThing: join a book discussion, find new authors and keep a list of what you are reading.
http://www.librarything.com/

Shhh! It is a secret!

Well, not anymore.

For those of you who didn't finish your Summer Reading Program goal by July 31, don't panic! You still have until Friday, August 7 to finish and get your prize bag. Keep reading!

Crime Fiction From Around The World

Get out of your comfort zone, The United States, and read about crime fiction around the world with this article, Crime fiction: Around the world in 80 sleuths By Jonathan Gibbs
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/crime-fiction-around-the-world-in-80-sleuths-873660.html

Read crime fiction from Europe and Great Britain with this blog, EuroCrime: http://eurocrime.blogspot.com/

This blog: http://wheredunnit.blogspot.com/ covers crime fiction in Scandinavia, Iceland, Sweden, and Quebec.

And finally, check out Mystery Places:
http://www.mysteryplaces.net/authors/featured_world.php
As of Jul 31, 2009, this site includes 239 authors, 52 countries and multi-country regions, 44 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

Time is Running Out!

Hey you! Yes, you! There are only two days left to finish your Summer Reading Program goal and get your prizes! The last day to pick up your prize bag (and Read and Win prizes) is this Friday, July 31 at 5pm.

It has been one great summer here at the library and we want to thank everyone who helped make it the success that it was: donors, patrons, volunteers, staff and you!

Yes, you!

Project Gutenberg

The oldest internet library, was started in 1971 by Michael S. Hart. Most items in project Gutenberg are full texts of public domain books. Michael Hart started Project Gutenberg while at the University of Illinois by first typing in the Declaration of Independence and then went on to type books by Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Homer and the Bible.

The main frame computer at the university Michael Hart used was one of the 15 nodes on the computer network that would become the Internet. Hart believed that computers would one day be accessible to the general public and decided to make works of literature available in electronic form for free. From Wikipedia.

To see this remarkable website, go to: www.gutenberg.org

Anyone can volunteer time or money to the project.
For news on Project Gutenberg, see: www.pg-news.org

Stuff Flying Everywhere!

Husband and wife team Cheney and Mills brought their high energy juggling act to the library on Thursday, July 28. Nearly 70 people were on hand to enjoy the final program of the 2009 Summer Reading program.

Based on the Book

Have you ever wanted to know what book a movie was based on?
Mid Continent Public Library compiled the list and you can see it here: www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/movies/

You can view the movie title, the book title, the book author or the movie release year.
Some examples for this year are:
Movie: Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons / Dan Brown

Movie: Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confessions of a Shopaholic / Sophie Kinsella

Movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / J. K. Rowling

The Help You Need in Hard Times

Pick up this brochure at the library. The guide is designed to:

Help you work with limited financial resources

Make you aware of local programs that may help

Inform you about job finding and career changing assistance

It has been produced by 2-1-1 and the United Way.

Consider a Magazine Subscription Donation

If you would like to see a specific magazine title available at the library, please consider donating a subscription. Many of our subscriptions are currently donated. If you are interested in this program please let us know.

New Books

City of Thieves by David Benioff
First Line: My grandfather, the knife fighter, killed two Germans before he was eighteen.
A screenwriter visits his grandfather to talk and record his graphic and often violent memories about the war in Leningrad in 1941.

Killer Summer by Ridley Pearson
First Line: Walt Fleming didn’t want to be in the river.
Third in the series, Sheriff Walt Fleming is caught up in a heist. Master thief, Christopher Cantell, is after 3 bottles of rare wine once owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Ridley Pearson has a website: http://www.ridleypearson.com/

Burn by Linda Howard
First Line: This was the vacation from hell.
Jenner Redwine wins the lottery.
Check out these books on the new Fiction and new Large Print shelves.

2 Mysteries by Julie Kramer

Stalking Susan
First book in the series, Riley Spartz, television reporter, follows leads on the murder of women named Susan in Minnesota. Nick Garnet, homicide detective, gives Riley the cold case files on the night he retires. Two women are killed one year apart on the same date.
Missing Mark
Riley Spartz, reading a want ad on “Wedding Dress for Sale: Never Worn” calls and finds out that not only did the groom not show up for his wedding, but seems to have disappeared. Set in White Bear Lake, Riley also babysits a K-9 unit dog, Shep, tracks down leads for a missing record-sized Bass, stolen from a local aquarium while running from local drug dealers who want to kill Shep.

Author, Julie Kramer, is a freelance network news producer and formerly ran WCCO-TV investigative unit in Minneapolis.

Read about Julie Kramer, on her website: http://www.juliekramer.com/

You're running out of time!

The Summer Reading Program has only 2 weeks left to go!

This Friday, July 24, is the last day to sign up for the reading program. The following Friday, July 31, is the last day to meet your goal and come get your prizes. July 31 is also the last day to pick up your "Read and Win" coupons.

But things are still happening! On Friday, July 24 at 10am, the Wonder Weavers will perform a free story telling show at the library. Your favorite stories will come alive with their unique blend of story telling and songs.

Two weeks to go...

New Book on Plumbing

Do you have a faucet that leaks or need to install new fixtures?
Check out: Plumbing Complete: Expert Advice From Start To Finish by Rex Cauldwell. We have other books on plumbing in 696.1

Websites available with instructions on plumbing:
http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Plumbing-C313.html
http://www.doityourself.com/scat/plumbing
http://www.ehow.com/articles_2475-plumbing.html
and finally, check out www.wikihow.com and type in plumbing

Music Section Reorganized

The compact discs have been reorganized into subject categories. Now you will find the shelves divided into sections like "Blues", "Country Music", "Jazz", and "Rock".

The new organization should make the music shelves much easier to browse!

Summer at the Library

Remember it is a great summer to spend time at the Hibbing Public Library.

The library has:

• Air Conditioning
• Computers with Internet Access, Word Processing Software, and 25 cents per page printing
• Wireless access
• Children's programs and storyhour every week
• New books and old books
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Movies
• Music
• Talking Books

We are the best deal around.

Mines & Pines Art Festival

Remember to check out the Mines & Pines Art Festival on July 18th and 19th in North Hibbing. This event is hosted by the Range Artists Association.

There will be artistic demonstrations, music, food, and hand crafted items of all varieties. Two kids bikes will be given away plus two cash drawings. Family entertainment and fun!

Stop by the library and pick up a brochure for more information and details on parking or riding the shuttle bus from the Memorial Building.

Day Trips Close to Home

The Treasures of Minnesota's North Shore and Gunflint Trail: A Lake Superior Journey.
Jim Cordes
Looking for a day or even weekend trip close to home? Look no farther than Lake Superior. Treasures takes you from Duluth all the way to the Canadian border and points out places of interest along the way. Not to be missed: Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse. Visit Lutsen, Minnesota's first resort or Naniboujou Lodge for fine dining. Look for agates on many of Lake Superior's beaches. Jim Cordes includes history, pictures and interesting facts about the towns, events and early pioneers of the North Shore.

See Dennis Weidemann at Virginia Public Library

The Virginia Public Library will be hosting author Dennis Weidemann on Tuesday, July 21st, at noon. Weidemann is the author of "This Water Goes North". It is the tale of four Iowa farm boys that paddled 1400 miles from Minnesota to Hudson Bay. With just beat-up canoes and no experience they had the adventure of a lifetime.

There will be a slide show and book signing. The Virginia Library is located at 215 5th Ave. South in Virginia.

Library Magic

Local magician The Amazing Charles will bring his family-friendly magic and balloon show to the library on Thursday, July 9 at 11am. This show is free and open to all.

Toddle Time, a story time program for kids ages 2-3, will be held at its regular time of 10am that day as well. Come for stories, stay for the show!

Reminder: the last day to sign up for Summer Reading Program is Friday, July 24. For those who have reached their goal, prize bags may be picked up from now till Friday, July 31.

The "Read and Win" program has begun. Sponsored by the St. Louis County Fair, this program allows kids in 1st-7th grade to read books and win prizes at the fair. Book logs for Read and Win can be picked up at the library from now till July 31.

Exhibits and Displays at the Library

Did you know that your group or organization can use the window display in the library's entrance? The library accepts exhibits that make the public aware of the informational, educational and cultural resources of the community.

Currently the Range Artists Association has a display advertising the upcoming Mines and Pines Art Festival.

To get the complete policy and a two week reservation for the display just call the library at 218-362-5959.

10 Most Endangered Historic Places 2009

Stop by the library to view the 2009 photographic exhibit by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Each year the Alliance releases a listing of the state’s most endangered historic properties. Included in this year's sites are The Big Fish in Bena and the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth. The Society hopes to build awareness for these sites that need to be preserved and protected.

In addition to the photographs there is a brochure which gives highlights of each site and what you can do to help protect the history of Minnesota.

Independence Day Activities

The library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Everyone should celebrate the holiday by relaxing and attending area celebrations.

Catch the Hibbing High School Band in the Keewatin Parade on Saturday, July 4th. The parade starts at 2:00 p.m. on Depot Street.

Check the Hibbing Paper for more events in Keewatin, Nashwauk, Side Lake, and Buhl.

Have a fun and safe holiday!

Who is Your Favorite Chef?

Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Bobby Flay's latest cookbook, features everything you want to know about America's favorite meal: Burgers, fries and a shake. Bobby's Burger Palace opened in 2008 and he is sharing his recipes so you can cook the same menu for your friends and family.

Bobby says: "In New York City, where I grew up and continue to live today, my memories include a place called Jackson Hole, where the burgers were oversized and juicy and crusty on the outside. It was the first place I remember being able to order toppings like sauteed mushrooms and cheeses other than American and Cheddar."

Everyone has their favorite burger joint, what's yours?

For more cooking by Bobby Flay, check out his website:
http://www.bobbyflay.com/

Tourist Brochures

Want to take a vacation but can't travel far?

Stop in and check out our area travel brochures. Find fun day trips or places you can go for a quick weekend get away.

Action Painting

Kids weren't just making a mess last Thursday! They were learning about the art style of Jackson Pollock by happily tossing, spraying and dabbling paint on large canvasses spread out on the library lawn. Two entire sheets were used to catch paint filled balloons, paint from spray bottles, and sponges soaked with paint. One of the canvasses will be hung in the children's room while the other will be cut up and given to the participants. Our special thanks and gratitude to Becca Sauer, who ran a great program!

Don't forget the puppet shows, this Thursday, July 2 at 10am and 1:30pm.

Great New Database!

The LearningExpress Library is now available from the library's database page. It features over 800 online courses, tests, and e-books that will help you find a job, enhance your career, get into college, and excel in school.

Find all of the following:

• SAT, ACT, and graduate school admissions test prep
• Advanced Placement and CLEP test prep
• GED test prep
• Reading, writing, and math skills improvement for grades 4 and up
• Job-search, resume-writing and interviewing skills improvement
• Career licensing/certification test prep
• Workplace and academic skills improvement

This database is available from all library computers and your home computer. Just click on "Databases and Search Engines" or our main page, click on education, and click on LearningExpress Library.

New Large Print Books

Tough Hand by Wayne D. Overholser
Jim Sullivan joins Troy Manders in a range war to get her father’s land back.

Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark
Did he or didn’t he kill his wife?

Long Lost by Harlan Coben
Myron Bolitar helps an old girlfriend clear her name after her ex-husband it murdered.

Pursuit by Karen Robards
The First Lady is killed in a car crash. Was it an accident? Jessica Ford doesn’t think so.

Medical Myths That Can Kill You by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.
Do you know what’s really good for you? 101 truths that will save, extend and improve your life.

New Movies at the Library!

Twilight: All about teenage vampires in Washington.

Fireproof: Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) juggles his family and fighting fires.

High School Musical 3: Seen HSM 1 and 2? Senior Year and more music and dance.

Changeling: Los Angeles, 1928. Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) gets her missing son back but it's not him.

Gran Torino: Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) has a cool car and befriends the Hmong family next door.

Defiance: The Bielski Brothers keep alive Jewish refugees during World War II. Based on a true story.

Appaloosa: Marshal Cole and deputy Hitch protect town and citizens from ruthless rancher. Based on book by Robert B. Parker.

Splat!

Are you a frustrated artist? Do you have more creativity than you know what to do with? Do you have a thing for Jackson Pollock? Do you enjoy throwing paint? Or do you just enjoy getting messy?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then has the library got a program for you! On Thursday, June 25 at 1pm, we will host an art class for kids that will study the art of Jackson Pollock by, you guessed it, throwing paint.

This program has limited resources, so admittance will be first-come, first served. Also, dress in some sloppy clothes, because you WILL get paint on yourself...

SBA Small Business Interest Free Loan Program

The SBA is now accepting applications for a new loan program. If your small business is in need of short-term relief this loan may be just what will help. It is the America's Recovery Capital Loan Program (ARC). The best candidates are small businesses that in the past were profitable but are currently struggling because of the economy.

Act quickly! There is a limited amount of funding. Make a call to your current bank or lender. For additional details go to www.sba.gov and click on Arc Loan Program. You can also call Lori Fedo at the Hibbing Chamber.

Name your favorite books.

I have had many favorite books, starting with Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. When in high school, I enjoyed Zane Grey westerns and Agatha Christie mysteries. As an adult, I will read the occasional nonfiction survival story, but my favorites are still mysteries. Here are a few of my favorite authors: Martha Grimes, Christopher Fowler, Charles Todd, and James R. Benn.

So what are your favorite books?
Write in and tell us.

Historic England Comes Alive in These 3 Novels.

Martyr by Rory Clements
England, 1587
First Line: Rose Downie sat on the cold cobbles, cradling a swaddled baby that was not hers.
First in a series, John Shakespeare, investigator, older brother to William, is charged with solving the murder of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin and an assassination attempt against Sir Francis Drake.

The Devlin Diary by Christi Phillips
London, 1672 and Cambridge 2008
First Line: She leaves her house on Portsmouth Street carrying a wood box with a smooth ivory handle and tarnished brass fittings.
Hannah Devlin, physician when her only patients are the poor, becomes convinced that she has found a serial killer at work by the condition of the bodies. Claire Donovan in 2008 finds Hannah’s diary and discovers that the diary is dangerous when a rival is killed.

A Matter of Justice by Charles Todd
England, 1920
First Line: Ronald Evering was in his study, watching a mechanical toy bank go through its motions, when the idea first came to him.
Ian Rutledge, Scotland Yard Inspector, is sent to investigate a murder of a man named Quarles in a particularly vicious manner. Eleventh in the series, Inspector Rutledge is haunted by memories of World War I and the soldier he was forced to shoot for desertion.

253 and counting!

That's how many readers have signed up for the Summer Reading Program. Have you signed up yet? No? Well, don't delay! You have until July 24 to come in, sign up and set your reading goal to win prizes.

Like animals? Lucky you, because the Minnesota Zoo will be bringing the Zoo-mobile to the library on Thursday, June 18 at 10am.

Animal, book and prizes. How can you go wrong at the library this summer?

Book Review: Seth Bullock: Black Hills Lawman by David A Wolff

If you are planning to travel to South Dakota this summer and see the Black Hills, then you may want to read about Seth Bullock.

Part of the South Dakota Biography series, extensive notes, bibliography and index make this a must read for anyone interested in the history of Deadwood. As a student or traveler to South Dakota, Seth Bullock by David A. Wolff and Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane by James D. McLaird are not to be missed. The recent popularity of the HBO series Deadwood brings added interest to the history of South Dakota during the Gold Rush period.

Seth Bullock was already in his late twenties when he went to Deadwood with Sol Star to open Star and Bullock Hardware. Seth Bullock’s many accomplishments during his lifetime include: first sheriff appointed by Governor Pennington to bring order to Deadwood; the first Black Hills Reserve forest supervisor; and Bullock as U.S. Marshal for South Dakota appointed by President Teddy Roosevelt.

Seth Bullock died, September 23, 1919 in Deadwood at the age of 73 and is buried next to his wife, Martha, in the cemetery above Deadwood.

Microsoft's New and Enhanced Search Engine Named 'Bing' Debuts

Microsoft's new general search engine, named Bing, is now live and ready for use.

The ResourceShelf Newsletter offers the following comment:

"Overall, while it's good and important to have another unique database of web content out there, we are a bit saddened to see the lack of new feature and services with this first release of Bing as opposed to what was available with Live.com. Bing is worth knowing about and using, but getting the masses to switch to it as their default search tool will be a massive challenge. Time will tell. Expect to see a lot of advertising for Bing. Finally, Bing Maps (and imagery) continues to mesmerize, and the limiting functions for images and video are very useful."

So if you want to try something other than Google or Yahoo move on over a give Bing an try.

Don't call it "The Craft Van" anymore...

...because it is now "The Fun On the Run Mobile Playground Van!" And it will be making it's regular Wednesday stop at the library starting June 10. So, from 9am to noon, get a fun fix for free. Then see how many times fast you can say the new name!

Website of the Week

Check out the following website:
Dumb Little Man: Tips for Life http://www.dumblittleman.com/
“A handful of tips that will save you money, increase your productivity, or keep you sane.”

Today’s article: 15 Awesome Tutorial Websites You Probably Don't Know About. Check out the link to find video clips on a variety of subjects and brief easy to follow instruction.

Lists the categories available, including:
Business
Career
DIY and How To
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The Nature Lovers Website

If you enjoy nature, spend some time browsing the Macauley Library at the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology

<http://macaulaylibrary.org/index.do>

The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the
world's largest natural sound and video archive of animal
behavior. Its mission is to collect and preserve recordings of
each species behavior and natural history and to make them
available for research, education, conservation, zoos and aquaria,
wildlife managers, publishers, the arts, and both public and
commercial media. Since 1930, recordists of all backgrounds have
contributed their recordings, which now number to several hundred
thousand in total. A large percentage of the recordings can be
searched and played online.

The Library is a "Hot Spot"

The library now has a free wireless connection for the public to use. Explore the Internet using your own wireless-enabled laptop computer. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the public areas on the main floor of the library. Simply launch your Web browser, read and agree to abide by our “Internet Use Policy”, and begin surfing.

New Movies at the Library!

Bleak House by Charles Dickens, a BBC production. Part murder mystery, love story, comedy and edgy drama, Bleak House makes for gripping television.

Paul Blart, Mall Cop (Kevin James), wants to be a state trooper and gets his chance to become a real cop when the bad guys raid the mall and take hostages.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Benjamin Button is born in his eighties and ages backward. Daisy is the love of his life and childhood friend.

Bride Wars stars Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. Two best friends find their weddings double booked on the same day at the same time.

Last Chance Harvey stars Dustin Hoffman and Emma Hoffman. Two strangers receive a second chance at love in London.

What others are reading

Many parents of our young patrons have come forward to recommend books. The list is getting pretty long, so it was decided to share some of them here. If you wish to add to the list, please do so in the "comments" section of this post. All books are available through the Arrowhead Library System.

One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey
Cousin Ruth's Tooth by Amy MacDonald
Wet Dog! by Elise Broach (art by Summer Reading Program illustrator David Catrow)
Chicken in the Kitchen by Tony Johnston
I Lost My Tooth in Africa by Penda Diakite

Free People Resource

The editorial staff at ResourceShelf have recently recommended this free people resource. Take a look at the Who’s Who in America Experts Guide.

"You’ll find advice from familiar names here — e.g., Peter Greenberg and Arthur Frommer providing travel tips. You’ll also find interviews with folks who are not necessarily household names, but who are notable in their own fields, such as medicine and real estate. The site is divided into several sections, according to content:
Health
Travel
Food & Wine
Real Estate
Interviews
In the News
You can sign up for e-mail updates about new content in any or all of these sections."

Take a look and enjoy.

Plant Your Gardens With Tips From These Magazines

Hibbing Public Library has several magazines that will help you plant your gardens.

Fine Gardening
http://www.finegardening.com/
Check out the article: 100 skills that will make you a better gardener in the July/August issue.
A few skills are listed below:
1. Manage water during a drought
2. Buy good pruners
3. Find your hardiness zone
4. Create a focal point
5. Effectively battle deer
6. Tell the good bugs from the bad bugs
7. Install a rain barrel
8. Edge a Flower bed
9. Buy a shovel

northerngardener
http://www.northerngardener.org/
May/June features articles on Peonies, Roses and Bulbs. The Calendar of events include garden tours, plant sales and classes. For an event in our area, see Duluth Garden and Flower Society Bus Hop on Saturday, May 30 from 7:30 – 3 pm. Register online with http://www.bayfrontvisions/ or call 218-525-1717. A bus will leave from Mesabi Range Technical College in Eveleth.

Organic Gardening
May 2009
http://www.organicgardening.com/
Check out the article on Time Is On Your Side. “Does your spring “to-do” list grow faster than your bean plants? Use these tips we gathered from our test team and other experienced Gardeners around the country to get more done in less time.”

Planning
Organize before planting, choose plants that are hardy, group together plants with similar soil and watering needs, and plant close together to cut down on weeding.

Vegetable garden
Begin with started plants, consistent, deep watering once a week and mulch.

Flowerbeds
Plant long-blooming perennials, deadhead daily, and cover ground with short perennials like creeping thyme or phlox and they will act as mulch.

Weed and pest control
Weed when wet, deal with young dandelions, and plant pest and disease resistant plants.

Lawn Care
Leave the clippings on the grass, cut high and bag the leaves in the fall.

Reading the above magazines will turn you into a competent gardener.
Magazines check out for 14 days.

14 Day Loan Periods for VHS Movies

Many of you asked and we listened. All VHS movies now have a 14 day loan period. Check out any VHS and keep it for 2 weeks.

Thanks to the people at the Lexington Public Library

This video was made at the Lexington Public Library to promote the 2009 Summer Reading Program. Their dates are the same as ours! Enjoy!

What is on your summer reading and viewing list?

Valkyrie: read the book, see the movie.

Valkyrie: the story of the plot to kill Hitler by its last member by Philipp Freiherr von Boeselager.
Valkyrie is the code name for the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler. Philipps Freiherr von Boeselager, author and last surviving member of the plot, and his brother joined a group of conspirators after discovering the cold-blooded brutality of the SS under orders from an increasingly unstable Hitler. First the assassination and then the bomb attempt failed, the SS launched an attack on co-conspirators. One by one the conspirators were caught, tortured and executed.

Valkyrie starring Tom Cruise and Kenneth Branagh
Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise,) joins conspirators to kill Adolf Hitler (David Bamber). Codenamed, Valkyrie, the assassination attempt fails and a second attempt is made. Another suspenseful war movie with well known actors, director Bryan Singer shows the point of view from the conspirators' camp.

Book Review: Wicked Prey by John Sandford

Minnesota author, John Sandford is back with Wicked Prey, the 19th book featuring Lucas Davenport, a former Minneapolis homicide cop, now working for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in Minnesota.
The story opens with the Republicans coming to St. Paul for their convention. Davenport, the BCA and local cops work security to keep the conventioneers safe from a few professional burglars and psychotic killers.
Read more about John Sandford and see his book tour schedule at: www.johnsandford.org

Are you ready for the Summer Reading program?

Ready for another great summer of fun and prizes at the library?

The Summer Reading Program runs June 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009. The theme this year is "Be Creative @ Your Library."

Prizes will be awarded in a different manner this year. Rather than a graduated system as in years past, this summer the kids will be encouraged to set a goal of books or pages to be read over the summer. Beginning July 1, 2009, those who have reached their goal may come in to the library and pick up a prize bag, full of great stuff.

Don't forget all the free programs! From jugglers to critters, it will be one busy summer. Make sure to stop by the library and pick up a program flyer.

See you there!

2009 Dylan Days Benefit Concert

Don't miss this great event on Saturday, May 23rd in the Hibbing High School auditorium.

The Hibbing Arts Council and Dylan Days Benefit Concert Committee are pleased to announce that famed violinist Scarlet Rivera will headline the line up for the 2009 Dylan Days Benefit Concert at the Historic Hibbing High School Auditorium on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Rivera, violinist for Bob Dylan in the mid-1970’s, will be accompanied by Gene LaFond & The Wild Unknown.

Hurry, get your no-fee tickets today! Don’t miss this opportunity to see musical legends perform live on the historic Hibbing High School Auditorium stage.

Tickets are on sale now and are available by calling 1-866-420-1234 (toll free) or 651.209.6689.

Tickets also available Online at: Ticket Works

Visit us during Dylan Days: A tribute to Bob Dylan

Best deal in town!

“When I was young, we couldn't afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world.”
-Actor John Goodman

Spring Cleaning: Read about it and then do it!

Start spring cleaning by checking out the following books by Peter Walsh:

Enough Already! Clearing mental clutter to become the best you.

How To Organize (Just About) Everything.

It’s All Too Much: an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff.

Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?

Peter Walsh has been in hundreds of homes helping people with their clutter. He helps people look at the vision they have for their lives and helps people move closer to that vision. Organizing and decluttering the home is the first step to making changes and achieving a richer life.
Website: www.peterwalshdesign.com/

FREE Reverse Mortgage Seminar

Attention Seniors:

Security State Bank of Hibbing will be sponsoring a free Reverse Mortgage Seminar at the library. Alina Passarelli of Financial Freedom will be giving a presentation on how an FHA Reverse Mortgage can be of benefit. This workshop is for homeowners 62 and older. Friends and family are welcome to attend also. Refreshments will be provided.

If you would like extra income. Are tired of making monthly mortgage payments.
Call (218) 263-8855 to reserve a seat at this program.

Reverse Mortgage Seminar
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Hibbing Public Library Auditorium
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Suspense Fiction

Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein
Eleventh in the series, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper tracks a killer after rare books and maps to the strange and wealthy Hunt family, major benefactors of the New York Public Library.
To read her series in order, see her website: www.lindafairstein.com

Deadlock by Iris Johansen
Emily Hudson and Joel Levy are artifacts experts for the United Nations who travel to warring countries to save priceless treasures. On their latest job, they are held hostage by a ruthless killer determined to find a legendary treasure. John Garrett, CIA and MI6 operative, is sent to find and rescue Hudson and Levy.
Check out her website: www.irisjohansen.com

Still Life by Joy Fielding
First line: “Less than an hour before the car slammed into her at a speed of almost fifty miles an hour, throwing her ten feet into the air, breaking nearly every bone in her body and cracking her head against the hard concrete, Casey Marshall was sitting in the elegant narrow dining room of Southwark.”
Lying in her hospital bed, unable to see or communicate, she can hear. Casey soon realizes that her accident may not have been an accident after all.
Joy Fielding has a website: www.joyfielding.com

The Range Reads...and how!

The Mesabi Range enjoys a high density of libraries. By using information provided by the American Library Association, the Arrowhead Library System, and Wikipedia, these comparisons are made:

United States
Total square miles: 3,794,066
Public Libraries: 16,592
One public library for every 229 square miles

State of Minnesota
Total square miles: 87,014
Public Libraries: 309
One public library for every 281 square miles

Mesabi Range
Total square miles: approx. 400
Public Libraries: 17
One public library for every 24 square miles

New Baseball Biographies at the library.

Yogi Berra: Eternal Yankee by Allen Barra
The most popular Yankee since Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra was the cornerstone of the 1949-1953 Yankees , the only team ever to win five consecutive World Series. The greatest catcher of all time, read about the life of Yogi Berra.

Straw: Finding my Way by Darryl Strawberry with John Strausbaugh
The New York Mets drafted him in 1980 and Strawberry became the first National League player voted to the All-Star Game in each of his first four seasons. Strawberry’s professional achievements were often overshadowed by drug use, tax evasion and allegations of domestic violence. By 2006, after rehab and treatments for cancer, he has devoted his life to his church and children and adults with developmental disorders.

George: The poor little rich boy who built the Yankee Empire by Peter Golenbock
George Steinbrenner, team owner of the New York Yankees for 34 years, brought scandal and feuds including 6 World Series and 10 pennants to Yankee baseball. Inside stories about George Steinbrenner’s relationship with manager Billy Martin, and players Dave Winfield, and Yogi Berra plus many others make this a must read for baseball fans everywhere.

What are you reading?

On DorothyL, http://www.dorothyl.com/ , a website for writers and readers of mysteries, the question is often asked, what are you reading?

I am currently reading: A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn.
Detective Emmanuel Cooper, is sent to Jacob’s Rest, a small town on the border between South Africa and Mozambique in 1952 to investigate the murder of a police officer.

Write in and tell us: What are you reading?

Bookish Websites:

Wiki Summaries
www.wikisummaries.org

WikiSummaries and its contributors have the goal of writing summaries for popular and classic books. Anyone can join and write summaries. Check out the 307 summaries available.

LibraryThing
www.librarything.com

Enter what you are reading, rate the book and write a review. Sign up for free books to review each month; your name goes into a drawing. Keep a list of what you have read and you can see what other people are reading. See what is hot this month and read reviews by other members. You can join a group, form your own group or talk about the books you have read.

Good Reads
www.goodreads.com

Get book recommendations, keep a record of what you've read and keep a list of what you'd like to read, and write book reviews. Online book clubs are available.

Crunch!

In honor of TV Turn Off Week, the library hosted the 2nd Annual TV Toss. Students in grades 4-6 were encouraged to write an essay, "Why Books are Better than TV," with the writer of the best essay winning a chance to ride up in the city bucket truck and throw out a TV filled with candy and prizes. This year's winner was Travis Balstad, a 5th grade student at Lincoln School.

The Literacy Action Center was also in attendence to give away free books. After the TV was destroyed and all prizes claimed, families were encouraged to come inside the library to play games and check out books.

New Movies at the Library!

Check out a DVD or Video Cassette today and keep them until Monday.
Current favorites:
· Marley & Me
· Twilight
· The Reader
· The Tale of Despereaux

If you liked the movie, you may want to read or listen to the books.

• Marley & Me by John Grogan Compact Disc 636.752 GROGA
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. First book in the Twilight Saga. Young Adult MEYER. Also available for download or j Compact Disc TWILIGHT
• The Reader by Bernard Schlink. Fiction SCHLI also available for download.
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo J Fiction DICAM or j Compact Disc TALE

Free Downloads and Services from PC World

PC World recently published an article on “101 Undiscovered freebies: The List.” www.pcworld.com/article/161674/101_undiscovered_freebies_the_list
A few sites worth taking a look at are listed below or check out the entire list!
www.5min.com
A list of 5 minute instructional videos and DIY projects.
www.openoffice.org
Open-source office software suitable for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.
www.evernote.com
Capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere.

Check out PC World magazine at Hibbing Public Library. Magazines check out for 2 weeks at a time.

Artists of the North Country 3rd Annual Art Exhibit

The Lake Superior Watercolor Society will be holding their 3rd annual art exhibit at the Hibbing Public Library, May 1st through June 1st. All works have been inspired by the life and lyrics of Bob Dylan. Art will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Hibbing Public Library.

A reception for the participating artists will be held on Dylan’s birthday, Thursday, May 21st from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Meet and talk with some of the artists and enjoy Dylan inspired refreshments.The Lake Superior Watercolor Society will be holding their 3rd annual art exhibit at the Hibbing Public Library, May 1st through June 1st. All works have been inspired by the life and lyrics of Bob Dylan. Art will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Hibbing Public Library.

A reception for the participating artists will be held on Dylan’s birthday, Thursday, May 21st from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Meet and talk with some of the artists and enjoy Dylan inspired refreshments.

New in tween fiction: Talia Talk by Christine Hurley Deriso

SO YOU THINK your mom is embarrassing? You won’t after you meet mine. She’s the co-host of a morning television show and her host chat has covered everything I’ve done from puking on my piano teacher’s shoes to gluing antlers on my head.

But I’ve got the microphone now and I’m doing weekly commentaries on my school’s broadcast/podcast. Don’t get me wrong—mom’s awesome, and I’d never really want to freak her out. But if viewers get to hear about my private life, why can’t I dish about Mom’s new boyfriend, or how dorky she is as a school volunteer? Did I mention my friendships with my loud, bossy BFF and former BFFs are in total flux? And what is this thing called middle school? Definitely stay tuned.

From the Hardcover edition.

Social Networks: Twitter

If you haven’t tried a social network site yet, Twitter is a great place to start.
Stay in contact with family and friends or people with similar interests by stating what you are doing in 140 characters or less. You can follow people with similar hobbies and interests, news stations like BBC, CNN and Fox News. If your interest in golf – look for golfers on Twitter. Follow the Hibbing Public Library’s twitter account: hibbinglibrary. Sign up and tell people what you are doing or post a link and tell people what you are reading: www.twitter.com

Website of the Week: Nevada Barr, author

http://www.nevadabarr.com/
Nevada Barr is one of many authors who has a website to promote their books. Her main character, Anna Pigeon, Park Ranger, solves mysteries in each of the national parks where she is stationed.
In her latest book, Borderline, in the Anna Pigeon Series, Anna and her husband travel to Big Bend National Park for a rafting trip.
Part of the appeal of Nevada Barr’s books – beside the mystery – is that Anna is stationed in a different national park with each book: Isle Royale National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Yosemite National Park, to name a few.
Like most author websites, you can view her biography, her book lists with a link to purchase books, and her tour schedule. She also has a link to the National Park Website. You can even sign up for her mailing list.
On the Nevada Barr Blog, when asked how Nevada came up with the name “Pigeon” for Anna, this was her answer:
“When I lived in Minneapolis there was, across the river, in St. Paul, a fine children’s ‘touch and see’ museum. The woman running it was tall and beautiful and moved like a ghost. She had a square, strong face and shining brown hair to her waist. I was besotted. Her name was Anna Pidgeon. Years later, when I began the series, I thought of her and, would you believe it, misspelled her name.”

Attention Fans of the Betsy-Tacy Series

Fans of the beloved Minnesota author Maud Hart Lovelace and her somewhat-autobiographical books, the Betsy-Tacy series, plan to converge on Mankato, Minnesota for a convention taking place July 17-20, 2009 at the Alltel Center.

There will be a re-creation of Heinz's Ice Cream Parlor, a traditionnal Ray family breakfast, tours of Betsy's and Tacy's houses which have been preserved and restored, a Betsy-Tacy traditional picnic, games, storytellers, food, 5 k walk/run, walking tours, and much more.

Popular and prolific author Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries) will discuss her love of Betsy and Tacy as the keynote speaker of the convention. The Maud Hart Lovelace Society is also planning a post-convention Twin Cities Tour of Maud/Betsy sites.

For more information on this exciting event and registration forms go to the Betsy-Tacy Convention site.

Shmoop for Education

Try Shmoop, a new educational website for teachers and high school and college students. A bunch of Ph.D. and Masters students from Stanford and Berkeley have worked on this site for the past year-and-change. They recently posted the site for the public. Check out Shmoop: http://www.shmoop.com

They would welcome any feedback or suggestions for improvement.

Book Review:The Lost City of Z: a Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann

British explorer Percy Harrison Fawcett disappears on his last search for the Lost City of Z which becomes the “Atlantis” of the Amazon region. David Grann, along with countless others in the last 80 years, goes on a quest to find out what happened to Colonel Fawcett, his son, Jack and friend Raleigh Rimell after their disappearance in the Amazon in 1925.
Fawcett, an intrepid explorer, had made countless trips to the Amazon under the funding of the Royal Geographical Society. He was the last of the great explorers and his exploits captured society’s imagination. While surviving hostile natives, insects, disease, and wild animals, Fawcett managed to map regions no white man had explored and he did it at such a rapid pace, he often left his fellow adventurers behind. He had little patience for physical ailments often suffered by others on his expeditions as he remained in remarkable health under the worst conditions.
David Grann interviewed Fawcett’s granddaughter and great-granddaughter and was allowed access to Fawcett’s diaries, letters and photographs. After extensive research, David Grann, with the help of guide Paolo Pinage, travelled into the area of the Amazon where Fawcett and companions were last seen and what he found was remarkable.
For more information about Percy Harrison Fawcett, see the extensive bibliography and one of many websites: www.colonelfawcett.net
For more information about David Grann, see: www.davidgrann.com

New Fiction at the Library

One Second After by William R. Forstchen
When an EMP or Electromagnetic pulse weapon is used to short circuit every electronic device in America, retired army colonel, John Matherson, is first puzzled then astounded when first the ceiling fan, the computer, the home security and then fire alarm system shut down. With a foreword by Newt Gingrich, the EMP weapon is all too technically possible.

A Knife Edge by David Rollins
Ex-Air Force special investigator Vin Cooper checks out the death of a scientist by white shark. Aboard a military research ship, Cooper soon realizes that this isn’t an accident but murder.

The Long Fall by Walter Mosley
First in a new series, Leonid McGill is a private investigator in Manhattan who after a life of working for mob bosses, decides to take a stab at redemption. He is a hardboiled detective stuck between the mob and a police lieutenant who is out to get him. Walter Mosley is best known for his Easy Rawlins series.

Smash it up!

Ever wanted to throw your TV out the window? Now is your chance!

April 20-24, 2009 is National TV Turn Off Week. During that week, the Hibbing Public Library wants you to switch off the TV and find other interesting things to do. Like come to the library! And read a book!

The library is having a big family event on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30-7pm. We’ll be closing off 21st St. between 5th and 6th Avenues for a block party, complete with activities and concessions. But the best part is that someone will get the chance to ride up in the cherry picker and throw a TV out! How cool is that?

How do you get the chance to throw the TV? First, be a student in grades 4-6. Second, write a one-page essay on “Why Books are Better than TV” and bring to the Hibbing Public Library. We’ll pick the best essay and give the winner a call to let them know they won. At 4:30 on April 22nd, the winner goes up and throws the TV!

April 13-17 is National Library Week. The essays are due by 5pm, Thursday April 16 at the Hibbing Public Library, so don’t delay! Don’t miss your chance to brag to your friends that you got to smash a TV!

Not only will there be a TV sailing to its demise, but we plan plenty of other activities inside starting at 5pm and going till 7pm.

Local groups are encouraged to set up a booth outside from 3:30-5pm to promote their activities and maybe sell concessions to promote a picnic atmosphere.

Parents: Do you belong to an organization that wants to set up a booth, put on a demonstration or sell concessions at this event? Call Chuck at the Hibbing Public Library to sign up. He can be reached at 362-5959 or by e-mail, chuckbell@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

After 5pm, we’ll be moving inside the library for more fun! Puppet show, stories, games, crafts and more will be available for family fun! Groups are encouraged to participate inside as well. Call Chuck at 362-5959 to sign up!

The Hibbing Literacy Action Center will be giving away kid’s books as well. Get yours before they are gone!

Minnesota Author to Visit Ironworld

Minnesota Book Award winner William Kent Krueger will visit Ironworld
Saturday, April 18 and present "For Love or Money: Six Reasons to
Write." Krueger is the author of the acclaimed "Cork O'Connor"
mystery series set in northeastern Minnesota. His 2 p.m. presentation will
cover why he became a writer and the compelling reasons for writing
about this region. General admission applies; Ironworld members
admitted free. Call 800-372-6437 for details.

America Through Native Eyes

PBS and American Experience present America through Native Eyes, We Shall Remain. This is a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history.

Programming will begin on Mondays starting on April 13th at 8:00 p.m.

For more information go to www.pbs.org/weshallremain

New Audio Books

Check out or sign up for new audio books:
Divine Justice by David Baldacci
John Carr, alias Oliver Stone is on the run and the Camel Club members are risking everything to save him.
Arctic Drift by Clive and Dirk Cussler
Dirk Pitt and his children return to carry out a mission to find the Northwest Passage where a clue to reverse global warning may be hidden.
Cross Country by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross must survive and catch a warlord known as the Tiger who takes him from the African underworld of Washington, D. C. to Nigeria.

Audio books check out for 28 days.

Vote for Minnesota's Top Book

Help pick the Minnesota Book Awards "Readers' Choice Award". Vote anytime before April 10, 2009. Choose your favorite from 32 award finalists.

To see the list and vote go to:

www.TwinCities.com
Click on the Minnesota Book Awards icon.

All voting for the Readers' Choice takes place online. The winner will be announced at the Minnesota Book Awards gala on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The Minnesota Book Awards is a project of The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, with the Mayor's Office of the City of St. Paul and the St. Paul Public Library.

Book Review: Starvation Lake by Bryan Gruley

Gus Carpenter, returns to Starvation Lake from the newspaper business in Detroit, and becomes the editor of the local paper, The Pilot.
Ten years earlier, legendary Coach Blackburn, deeply mourned by the town, drowned in an accident when his snowmobile went through the ice.
Starvation Lake, in northern Michigan, is a small resort town barely surviving, where people relive the glory years and the jarring defeat of their one chance of winning the state hockey tournament with Coach Blackburn who raised young players to be great hockey players.
Within days of Gus’ return, parts of the coach’s snowmobile has surfaced, but not on the lake where the accident occurred. The accident turns into an investigation of murder when a bullet hole is found in the snowmobile.
Gus relives the past as he becomes reacquainted with the present town and people. He wonders what happened to his old coach during the years he was gone. Suspenseful with fully formed quirky characters often found in small towns and the violent action during the hockey games provide punch to the twist at the end.
First book in the Starvation Lake series by author, Bryan Gruley; visit the following websites for further information: http://www.bryangruley.com/ and http://www.starvationlake.com/

Bob Dylan & the Poetry of the Blues: An Evening with Writer Michael Gray

Author and Dylan expert, Michael Gray is coming back to Hibbing Public Library. His program will be a part of the annual Dylan Days celebration in May. Put the following date and time on your calendar and watch for more details:

Thursday, May 21, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Hibbing Public Library Auditorium

Events this Weekend at Ironworld

At a loss because it's snowing and you can't do yardwork?
Go to Ironworld and take in the exhibit:
Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections is a traveling exhibit comprised of photos, text in story form and 155 vintage aprons.

Also on Saturday from 2-3 pm, Frank Ongaro, Executive Director of MiningMinnesota, will present "The Next Generation of Mining: Opportunities, economic benefits, and challenges facing non-ferrous mining in Minnesota" in the Ironworld Theater.

Go to www.ironworld.com for information about admission prices and hours for the restaurant.

Mystery Series Website: Stop! You’re Killing Me!

Need help finding which book comes next in a mystery series? Know the name of a character but can’t remember the author? Then Stop! You’re Killing Me website is for you.
Go to: http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/
Look books up by author or character in a series. The books are listed by series and in order of date published. Subscribe to the newsletter, which is published twice a month and includes new authors and characters added to the website as well as announcements of new hardcover and paperback books.

New Movies at the Library!

Check out the new DVDs and Video Cassettes at Hibbing Public Library.

Video Cassettes by Disney include: Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Melody Time, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Oliver and Co.

New DVDs include: The Final Season, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Get Smart and Mamma Mia. Check them out on Thursday or Friday and keep them until Monday.

Ann Bancroft Event Rescheduled

No Horizon is So Far
Meet Ann Bancroft
Explorer - Teacher - Author
The first woman to cross both North and South Poles

Monday, March 23, 2009
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Hibbing Community College Commons
(Please use the North Entrance)

This event is free of charge.

Showing historic still and video footage, Ann Bancroft tells her inspirational and motivational story - beginning with a childhood dream and culminating as she became the first woman in history to ski across Antarctica's landmass.

For more information call 218-322-2436

Website of the Week

Books arrive in serial form into your email. According to DailyLit, the idea came after the New York Times serialized a few classic works in special supplements a few summers ago. By adding books to email, a person can read a short section of a book every day in 5 minutes or less. In the 19th Century, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle often wrote in serials for popular magazines. The Internet encourages readers and writers return to the serial format.
Go to the website: http://www.dailylit.com/
Find a book you want to read, enter your email address and click to subscribe. It’s that easy.

Teen Tech Week and Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands
Tuesday, March 10th through Friday, March 13th
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Library Auditorium

Local teens will be able to tune in at the Hibbing Public Library and celebrate the second annual Teen Tech Week March 8-14, 2009.

Get some friends together and come to the library for “Battle of the Bands” as part of Teen Tech Week. Rock Band for the Wii will be available Tuesday, March 10 through Friday, March 13th from 3-5pm. This program is free but it will be on a first come, first served basis. Each “group” will be allowed 30 minutes to play.