Edgar Allen Poe Website

www.iknowpoe.com/
The Library of Virginia and The Poe Museum are inviting visitors to learn more about the man, the myth, the legend here at this collaborative exhibition website. Four icons greet the visitor: a raven, a swinging blade, a hot-air balloon, and a sinister looking cat. Visitors shouldn't miss the "Learn & Play" area (symbolized by the hot air balloon), containing the highly entertaining "I Know Poe Game Show".
From the Scout Report. www.scout.wisc.edu/
The Scout Report is a weekly publication offering a selection of new and newly discovered Internet resources of interest to researchers and educators. However, everyone is welcome to subscribe to one of the mailing lists.

New DVDS

The Soloist
Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. star in a true story when a Los Angeles newspaper reporter discovers a brilliant street musician and their friendship transforms both their lives.

State of Play
Cal McCaffrey (Russell Crow), a D.C. reporter for the struggling Washington Globe, is assigned to investigate the murder of congressman Stephan Collins’ (Affleck) aid, Sonia, with whom Collins was having an affair.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
A romantic comedy: Connor Mead (McConaughey) dumps 3 girlfriends at the same time by teleconference. Connor attends his brother’s wedding and the ghost of Uncle Wayne shows up to restore Connor’s lost faith in true love.

Hibbing History

Hibbing Public Library has a variety of articles and books on the history of Hibbing starting in the 1890’s, first settlers, buildings of interest, moving of North Hibbing, locations, mines and mining, and yearbooks from Hibbing High School are located at the circulation desk. The Hibbing Daily Tribune is available on microfilm and on our website from our Internet computers. The book, On the Move, gives an overview of early photographs and history of Hibbing and is available for purchase.

What to Read After "Harry Potter"

The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan (2006); Grades 6-9; Series: Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Greek mythology for the 21st century! 12 year-old Percy Jackson, who struggles with learning disabilities and has been kicked out of multiple schools, unwittingly discovers he is none other than the god Poseidon’s son. As Percy grapples with his heritage, he is accused of stealing Zeus’s thunderbolt and, unless he returns it, well, it’ll be the end of the world as we know it . . .

The Sea of Trolls, by Nancy Farmer (2004); Grades 6 & Up; Sequel: The Land of Silver Apples (2007)
Despair, Hope, Life, Death, Magic & Norse Mythology! Jack, a common farm boy, becomes a Bard’s apprentice just before he and his sister, Lucy, are captured by Viking Beserkers. When Lucy is handed over to the half-troll queen Frith, Jack casts a spell that makes the Queen’s hair fall out. Now Jack must embark on a dangerous quest (battling trolls, man-eating spiders, dragons, and more) to reverse the spell before Lucy is sacrificed to the Queen’s patron goddess.

The Dark Hills Divide, by Patrick Carmen (2005); Grades 4-6; Series: The Land of Elyon
12 year-old Alexa yearns to know what lies outside of the walled city she has grown up in. When the town’s keeper dies he provides Alexa with the means to escape. Once outside, Alexa discovers an enchanted land and creates allies who will help save her city from the evil that lurks inside it’s walls.

Gregor the Overlander, by Suzanne Collin (2003); Grades 4-8; Series: The Underland Chronicles
Giant bats, rats and cockroaches, oh my! 11 year-old Gregor encounters all three when he and his sister, Boots, fall down a laundry room air vent and into the Underland. The pale, violet-eyed humans, who also inhabit the Underland believe Gregor is the prophetic warrior sent from above to defeat their arch enemies, the rats. Gregor just wants to go home, however, until he discovers the prophecy also suggests he might find his long lost father in the Underland.

The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau (2003); Grades 4-7; Series: Books of Ember
Ember, a large 241 year-old underground city designed to be a shelter for humans during a catastrophe, is failing. The lights are growing dim and supplies are running out. The residents need to evacuate, but all the instructions left by their ancestors have been lost. Worst of all, the current citizens of Ember do not realize there is a way out, believing “there is nowhere but here.” Then, 12-year-old Lina and Doon stumble on a mysterious message entitled “Instructions for Egress” . . .

Bella at Midnight, by Diane Stanley (2006); Grades 5-8
Glass slippers, a beautiful gown, and a magic ring! Bella, a child of noble birth, is abandoned as an infant, by her arrogant father Unaware of her heritage, Bella is raised by a loving foster family until her father returns to collect her after 13 years. Unhappy in her new home, Bella also discovers there is a devious plot afoot that involves her childhood friend, Prince Julian. The courageous Bella risks her life to warn the prince and stop a war.

Research Center at Minnesota Discovery Center

The Research Center collects and records the history of the Iron Range. View research materials including census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, maps, photographs, newspapers and the book collection. Listen to oral histories on a variety of topics about the Iron Range.
See Website for times: http://mndiscoverycenter.com/research-center/genealogy

Book Sale!

Get a preview of the book sale on Tuesday, October 6th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. by signing up to become a Friend of the Hibbing Public Library. The Friends will be signing up new members and then conducting their annual meeting.

The Book Sale will be open to the public on Wednesday, October 7th beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Raising Money for Another Good Cause

Library Director, Ginny Richmond, went to jail yesterday for the March of Dimes. Library Staff had to bail her out!

Booklets from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education

If you think you can't afford to go to college, think again. Financial aid has helped millions of students pay for their education beyond high school. Two booklets published by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (Focus on Financial Aid and Your Guide to Paying for College) offer pointers on finding financial aid and paying for your college education. A third booklet, "Your Guide to Choosing a College" is a directory of degree-granting postsecondary institutions in Minnesota.

All three publications are available at the library. Just stop in and pick them up.

"Monkeying Around" at the library

And were you there when Curious George stopped by during "Cool Evening at the Library?" You weren't? Well, keep an eye out, because rumor has it that Santa will be for the Yuletide Festival on Tuesday, December 1st.

You were here? Really? Did you know that George was that tall?

New on PBS

National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Ken Burns
The first part of a six part series started last night on PBS and will continue for 5 more nights. Watch related video clips at the PBS Website: http://video.pbs.org/video/1132712651

Breathtaking images of 58 National Parks provided six years of filming, the narrative, written by Dayton Duncan, follows the birth of the national parks to the present, 150 years later. The companion book is available through interlibrary loan.

Read a Banned Book

Banned Books Week (September 26th – October 3rd) is a national celebration of the freedom to read. Every year the American Library Association, along with other groups, celebrates the first amendment and your freedom to express your opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The campaign also stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those viewpoints to all who wish to read them.

For more information check out the display at the library or go to the ALA web site.

Discover 9 Little-Known Fall Drives

From Midwest Living Magazine
Northern Wisconsin:
Travel Highway13 for Lake Superior views and brilliant fall foliage. Start in Washburn, where the route runs past Coco Artisan Breads and Fine Pastries (try the Washburn bread -- pumpernickel with cranberries and walnuts). Continue to Bayfield (left), where apple orchards along the ridge above town offer dozens of you-pick varieties, and on to the public beach in Cornucopia. The road winds over the Bois Brule River and swings into Superior; return to Washburn on US-2 for a 170-mile round-trip.

Another short trip close at hand: Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway which starts near Belle Plaine then heads south and west to Mankato. Look for Apple orchards and Morgan Creek Vineyards.

http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/interest/scenic-drives/fall-drives/?catref=cat2790016&slideid=/templatedata/mwl/slideshow/data/1249924104670.xml&page=1

For more scenic drives, check out the September/October issue at the library.

Sign Up For Email Notices

Get all your notices from the library in your email! Just ask at the front desk to have your email in your borrower record.

You will get:
A notice a day or two ahead of the due date - reminding you of what needs to be returned or renewed.

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New at the Library: Radio Detectives

In Night Beat, Frank Lovejoy stars as hardboiled newsman, Randy Stone, roaming the dark streets of Chicago while working for the Chicago Star in 8 classic radio episodes.
Jeff Regan, Investigator: Jack Webb stars as Jeff Regan doing the legwork for his disagreeable boss, Anthony J. Lyon who runs a detective agency. Regan takes on hard assignments as he investigates counterfeiters, embezzlers and murder in 18 detective radio episodes.
Casey, Crime Photographer for the Morning Express newspaper, captures crime scene photos and criminals themselves with his reporter friend, Ann Williams in this crime fighting collection of radio episodes.
Find these compact discs in the new talking book section under 791.447.

New stuff in the kid's collection

The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

From Kirkus Reviews

Ten-year-old Peter Augustus Duchene goes to the market for fish and bread but spends it at the fortuneteller's tent instead. Seeking his long-lost sister, Peter is told, "You must follow the elephant. She will lead you there." And that very night at the Bliffenendorf Opera House, a magician's spell goes awry, conjuring an elephant that crashes through the ceiling and lands on Madam Bettine LaVaughn. Reading like a fable told long ago, with rich language that begs to be read aloud, this is a magical story about hope and love, loss and home, and of questioning the world versus accepting it as it is. Brilliant imagery juxtaposes "glowering and resentful" gargoyles and snow, stars and the glowing earth, and Tanaka's illustrations (not all seen) bring to life the city and characters from "the end of the century before last." A quieter volume than The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006), this has an equal power to haunt readers long past the final page. (Fantasy. Ages 8-13)

Cool Evening@the Library

Don't miss this program!

Cool Evening @ the Library
Thursday, September 24th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Curious George will be visiting.
(bring your camera to take pictures)

The Hibbing City Band will be playing.
(the music will be great)

The Literacy Action Center will be giving.
(free books for all children that show up to pick one out)

The Friends of of the Library will be serving.
(refreshments for all)

Hell’s Gate by Stephen Frey

Hunter Lee, New York attorney, wins a big case against Bridger Railroad for a group of families hurt by a chemical spill in Montana. Strat Lee, Hunter’s brother, convinces Hunter to leave New York behind and stay in Montana. Strat is quietly investigating forest fires in the Fort Mason area and needs the help of his brother to uncover who is making millions on the deliberate burning of Montana’s forests.
Hibbing Public Library has a copy of Hell’s Gate in Large Print.

Hey! Want a free book?

That's right, a free book! Just show up here at the library next Thursday, September 24 for the event "Cool Evening at the Library" and go to the auditorium. The Literacy Action Group will be giving away one free book to every kid that shows up (while supplies last).

And, who knows? You may even run into your favorite monkey...

Book Sale at Virginia Public Library

The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are sponsoring a book sale:

Wednesday, September 16th
Thursday, September 17th

9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Virginia Public Library Auditorium
215 5th Avenue S.
Virginia

Check it out!

Google Labs

Google Labs is a website demonstrating new Google projects and serves as a testing ground for new services being developed. This is a way for Google to gain feedback on the products before releasing the final versions. www.googlelabs.com

Check out the latest Google projects being tested:
See what today's trends are with Google Trends Lab.
Sky maps and places directory for the Android phone.
News timeline that organizes information chronologically.
Flu trends in the United States and Mexico.
Google squared gives you information in table format.

Evil for Evil: a Bill Boyle World War II Mystery by James R Benn

Fourth in the series, November 1943 finds Billy Boyle, investigator for General Eisenhower, in Jerusalem on leave. Billy's time on leave is cut short with a new assignment to Northern Ireland to find weapons stolen from a United States Army base. Feelings are mixed for Billy while working for the British and his family supporting Northern Ireland. With no constant friends from previous books, a family member surprises Billy with help when fellow officers are killed around him.
First Line: "This was the Holy Land and I had never felt so far from home."
For more information about the author James R Benn and his books, see the website:
http://www.jamesrbenn.com/

A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd

First in a new series, Bess Crawford is a World War I British nurse. In 1916 Bess survives the sinking of the hospital ship, Britannic, with only a broken arm but with a slow recovery, she can no longer put off visiting the family of a dead soldier and conveying his last wishes to his brother. Lt. Arthur Graham's family seems reluctant to go any further with the information she brings them and so when Bess is asked to help with a few local cases, she stays on to investigate the mystery surrounding the family.
First Line: "I lifted my pen from the paper and stared out across the blue water."
Charles Todd is best known for the Scotland Yard's Inspector Rutledge series. Inspector Rutledge investigates crime at the end of World War I.
See his website: http://www.charlestodd.com/

Tired of happy vampires? Try this!

From Booklist:

It’s hard to get too involved in a cast of barely likable whiners and pathetic hand-wringers, but somehow that isn’t much of a problem in Jinks’ droll vampire send-up. These bloodsuckers are anything but sexy and mysterious, as here vampirism is a cross between a defining addiction and communicable disease; those infected spend most of their time being seriously ill and attending AA-style meetings with fellow sufferers. Nina, permanently arrested at 15 years old, can’t stand her fellow group members, but when one of them is found staked they all must work together to uncover the slayer before he can kill again. While readers might feel pushed rather than led through the plot, Jinks offers some wry vampire-centric twists on mystery conventions (having to repeatedly piece together what happened while literally dead to the world from sunup to sundown); and when the humor hits its mark, this can be laugh-out-loud funny. Most of the comedy, though, lies in the wide-angle skewering of support groups and fringe characters more suited to hemming and hawing than biting and sucking.

Grades 8-12.

Also available on CD.

Bucks Buy Books

The Hibbing Public Library Board and Staff say, "Thank You!"

More books and periodicals have been kept in readers’ hands since 2004 due to the generous support of the Bucks Buy Books annual fund-raiser. Thousands of adult and children’s books have been purchased since this campaign began in 2004 due to budget cuts. Over $33,000 has been contributed to keep fiction and non-fiction books on the Hibbing Public Library shelves. Brown, Johansen, Sanford, Robb, Orman, Benent, are just a few of the favorite authors enjoyed by library patrons.

We truly hope you will continue to provide reading opportunities for all ages and reading interests. Watch the October PUC mailing for a letter about this program along with an envelope to use for mailing your donation. You can also just drop your donation off at the front desk on your next visit to the library. All checks can be made payable to Hibbing Public Library Book Fund.

My Life According to Books I've Read This Year

From Euro Crime Blog: http://eurocrime.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-life-according-to-books-ive-read.html

From Book Bird Dog Blog: http://bookbirddog.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-life-according-to-literature-meme.html

Using only books you have read this year (2009), cleverly answer these questions. Try not to repeat a book title.
Describe Yourself:
How do you feel:
Describe where you currently live:
If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Your favorite form of transport:
Your best friend is:
You and your friends are:
What’s the weather like:
Favorite time of day:
If your life was a:
What is life to you:
Your fear:
What is the best advice you have to give:
Thought for the Day:
How I would like to die:
My soul's present condition:

Yes Virginia, There Is a Dylan Christmas Album

Yes, Dylan's 47th album will be Christmas songs. "Christmas In The Heart" will be released in October. All of his U.S. royalties from sales will be donated to "Feeding America".

Some of the songs included are "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Winter Wonderland", "Little Drummer Boy", and "Must be Santa".

Read quotes from "Feeding America" and Dylan on why they took on this venture on the Bob Dylan web site.

The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends by Michael Norman

Michael Norman first started collecting true ghost stories as a skeptic. “Tales of ghosties and ghoulies were delightfully chilling to me, but they were ultimately fictions created to frighten small children and the faint of heart.” After interviewing hundreds of people about their personal experiences, Norman is willing to consider the possibility that people have encountered spirits or phenomena that can’t be explained.

Both historical and contemporary stories around Minnesota are included. The older accounts were written up in newspapers, memoirs, etc. The contemporary ghost stories are based on first hand personal accounts. The author has also visited many of the sites where the ghostly presence was observed.
For more information, see Michael Norman’s Website: http://www.michaelnorman.us/

Friends of the Hibbing Public Library

The Friends will be sponsoring the following annual events:

Cool Evening @ the Library
Hibbing Public Library
Thursday, September 24th
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Curious George will be at this family event. There will also be music by the Hibbing City Band, a book give away sponsored by the Literacy Action Center, and refreshments served by the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome.

Friends of the Hibbing Public Library Annual Meeting and Membership Drive
Library Auditorium
Tuesday, October 6th
New member sign-up 5:00 – 6:00
Annual meeting and book sale preview 6:00 – 7:30
Everyone should be a friend!

Annual Book Sale
Friends of the Hibbing Public Library
Library Auditorium
Wednesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Great bargains!

Yuletide Festival
Tuesday, December 1st
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Music by the Hibbing City Band, visit with Santa, kid's Christmas Crafts, book give away, Yuletide refreshments, and more! Fun for the whole family!

In Pictures: 30 Social Networking Terms you should know.

Social Networks connects people with common interests.

Check out the article linked below to familiarize yourself with a few techy terms:
http://www.forbes.com/2008/10/22/tech-starter-kit-ent-tech-cx_om_1022socialnetworkingglossary_slide.html?thisspeed=25000

Fall Programs to begin next week

Story Time and Toddle Time will resume the week after Labor Day.

Pre-school Story Time will be every Tuesday at 10am. This program is for children aged 3-6, but younger children are welcome.

Toddle Time, a story program for children aged 2-3, will be held every Thursday at 10am.

Program flyers for Fall 2009 are now available.

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
Earning or Saving Money
Featured Sites
Food and Cooking
Health and Fitness
Lifehacks
Most Popular DLM Posts
Motivation
Personal Development
Productivity
Technology
Workplace
Writing and Blogging
Everyone needs a little help sometime.

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