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.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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/
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/
Monday, March 23, 2009
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
Thursday, May 21, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Hibbing Public Library Auditorium
Friday, March 20, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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.
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.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Website of the Week
Check out the following website www.metacritic.com for reviews on film, dvds, music, television shows, books and games. Since 2001, Metacritic’s objective is “ to help you make an informed decision about how to spend your money on entertainment. “
Book reviews can be found by clicking in the search area, selecting the book category, and typing in the title of the book you are interested in.
Hibbing Public Library has video cassettes, dvds, music and books that you can check out for free using a library card.
Book reviews can be found by clicking in the search area, selecting the book category, and typing in the title of the book you are interested in.
Hibbing Public Library has video cassettes, dvds, music and books that you can check out for free using a library card.
Governor Pawlenty in Hibbing
Governor Pawlenty will be in Hibbing to discuss the state budget with you and other business leaders on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 AM at the Advantage Billing Concepts Building. (located at 3920 13th Ave East on the Beltline across the street from Hibbing Chrysler Center) Seating is limited so RSVP's are required.
Call 218-262-3895 for a reservation.
Call 218-262-3895 for a reservation.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
New Large Print Books
We have recently added several titles to our large print collection. Come in and check out: Fern Michael's Collateral Damage, Diana Palmer's Fearless, Lauren Weisberger's Chasing Harry Winston, and W.E.B. Griffin's The Shooters. New Large Print Books circulate for 28 days and we have many more new titles available for checkout.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Author Lorna Landvik in Floodwood
Enjoy an evening of fine wine, fabulous food, relaxing spa treatments, limo rides and ladies only shopping. This event also will be featuring a live performance by comedian and author, LORNA LANDVIK, author of Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons and Patty Jane's House of Curl.
It all takes place:
March 27, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Rich Cuisine Event Center
201 West 7th Ave.
Floodwood, MN
For more information and tickets visit:
www.richcatering.com
It all takes place:
March 27, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Rich Cuisine Event Center
201 West 7th Ave.
Floodwood, MN
For more information and tickets visit:
www.richcatering.com
Monday, February 23, 2009
DTV Answers
If you still have questions about DTV or installing that pesky converter box go to "DTV Answers" at http://www.dtvanswers.com/.
There is a great, very easy to follow, installation video along with answers to some of your other questions about the new move to digital programming.
There is a great, very easy to follow, installation video along with answers to some of your other questions about the new move to digital programming.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Make Your Favorite Family Recipes Worth Keeping
Jill Aubin and Preserving Family Recipes
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Library Auditorium
Area photographer, Jill Aubin will be conducting a workshop on preserving family recipes, photographs, and memories. Everyone that participates will be asked to bring a family recipe and a photograph of the person or an event that that brings back memories connected with the recipe. All other items will be supplied. Jill will help you construct a journal including both items and your written memories. She will also talk about the importance of archiving photographs and written items. All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Library Auditorium
Area photographer, Jill Aubin will be conducting a workshop on preserving family recipes, photographs, and memories. Everyone that participates will be asked to bring a family recipe and a photograph of the person or an event that that brings back memories connected with the recipe. All other items will be supplied. Jill will help you construct a journal including both items and your written memories. She will also talk about the importance of archiving photographs and written items. All ages are welcome.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Past, Present, and Future of the Iron Range
Aaron Brown Lecture/Discussion
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Library Auditorium
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Local author, Aaron Brown will be discussing is most recent book “Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range”. According to the synopsis, “Brown delves into the history and mystery surrounding the Iron Range to explore the region's mystique and create a stunning and often hilarious biography of a people and a place he has called home nearly his entire life.”
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Library Auditorium
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Local author, Aaron Brown will be discussing is most recent book “Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range”. According to the synopsis, “Brown delves into the history and mystery surrounding the Iron Range to explore the region's mystique and create a stunning and often hilarious biography of a people and a place he has called home nearly his entire life.”
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
New! Small Engine Repair Database
Now available from both the library and your home computer with a borrower ID is Ebsco’s Small Engine Repair Database.
Detailed repair information and facts are included for ATVs, boat motors, motorcycles, snow machines, tractors, outdoor power equipment, personal water craft, generators, and other small engines.
Go to www.hibbing.lib.mn.us
Click on "Databases and Search Engines"
Click on "Consumer" on the right side of the screen
Click on "Small Engine Repair
Try it today.
Detailed repair information and facts are included for ATVs, boat motors, motorcycles, snow machines, tractors, outdoor power equipment, personal water craft, generators, and other small engines.
Go to www.hibbing.lib.mn.us
Click on "Databases and Search Engines"
Click on "Consumer" on the right side of the screen
Click on "Small Engine Repair
Try it today.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Download Books to Your iPod
Electronic books can now be downloaded for listening to your iPod. The library has added more than 250 titles that are compatible with the iPod. Go to the library’s main page and click on the “Download Audio Books” icon for more information.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Story Time Starts Again in February!
Story time at the library will be on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am starting on February 3, 2009. Toddle Time at the library will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00am starting on February 5, 2009.
The library will discontinue Wednesday pre-school story times for the spring. However, Mr. Bell is available to come to you on Wednesday mornings! Give him a call at 218-362-5959 to schedule a pre-school story time or toddle time.
The library will discontinue Wednesday pre-school story times for the spring. However, Mr. Bell is available to come to you on Wednesday mornings! Give him a call at 218-362-5959 to schedule a pre-school story time or toddle time.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Gerbils at the Library!
Come Meet the New Library Pets!
Thanks to the Friends of the library, the library now has two new library pets. They are two male gerbils who have settled in the children's room. Come down and meet the new guys, then submit an idea for names.
The winner of the naming contest will be announced on February 3, 2009, and will receive a prize!
Thanks to the Friends of the library, the library now has two new library pets. They are two male gerbils who have settled in the children's room. Come down and meet the new guys, then submit an idea for names.
The winner of the naming contest will be announced on February 3, 2009, and will receive a prize!
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