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April 12, 2014
Danell Haspel: Last chance to file income taxes!
It’s the last minute scramble to file income taxes. Are terms like depreciation, earned income, s corporation, EIN (employer’s identification number), AGI (adjusted gross income), and dependent swirling around in your mind? We’ll all breathe easier on April 16. Your...
entertainment / booksApril 12, 2014 - 1:00pm
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April 5, 2014
Make your own maple syrup, with library’s help
In our world of far too many effected by chronic illness, many of us are searching for healthy foods to eat. Pure maple syrup has been found to be one of those healthy foods. According to Dr. Navindra Seeram, of the University of Rhode Island research team, “maple syrup...
entertainment / booksApril 5, 2014 - 10:00am
April 2, 2014
‘Blood Will Out’ is an absorbing read
Walter Kirn should have listened to his mom, Millie, who appears at a pivotal point in Kirn’s new memoir, “Blood Will Out: The True Story of a Murder, a Mystery, and a Masquerade.” Kirn, who grew up in Marine on St. Croix and Shafer, Minn., was at a low point in his life...
entertainment / booksApril 2, 2014 - 12:30pm
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March 29, 2014
Learn about living healthy at local library
World Health Day is almost here! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get into shape? “World Health Day,” which is an attempt to draw attention to a major global health issue, is set for Monday, April 7. In recent years, concerns such as:...
entertainment / booksMarch 29, 2014 - 9:00am
Learn about living healthy at local library
World Health Day is almost here! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get into shape? “World Health Day,” which is an attempt to draw attention to a major global health issue, is set for Monday, April 7. In recent years, concerns such as:...
entertainment / booksMarch 29, 2014 - 9:00am
March 22, 2014
At the DL Library...
Have you heard of preppers? Preppers are people who are preparing for any change in life’s circumstances with an eye toward being self-reliant. In other words, they want to continue eating even if the grocery store isn’t there anymore. That, coupled with the recent trend to...
entertainment / booksMarch 22, 2014 - 9:00am
March 16, 2014
Danell Haspel: Let library help prepare for spring cleaning
It’s that time of the year!! Time for “spring cleaning” and painting! Turn the drudgery to something more enjoyable. You can catch up on some “for fun” reading while you work! If you have a computer or a tablet, you can download e-audiobooks from our digital library,...
entertainment / booksMarch 16, 2014 - 9:00am
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March 13, 2014
Author to read from new book Friday in NYM
Passionate romance, a tense courtroom battle, and catastrophic family drama provide something for every reader in Kathryn (Erickson) Daugherty’s debut novel, “A Case of Hearts.” Published by the Write Place in August 2013, the book follows Carol Matthews and Donovan Delaney...
entertainment / booksMarch 13, 2014 - 2:00pm
March 12, 2014
‘Magic of Dr. Seuss’ at area libraries next week
“The Magic of Dr. Seuss,” a fun-filled reading celebration inspired by the funny, wacky and wonderful world of Dr. Seuss, will be presented this Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. in the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This event encourages lots of audience participation and features...
entertainment / booksMarch 12, 2014 - 12:01pm
March 8, 2014
Danell Haspel: ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ at Detroit Lakes Library
You’ve heard it said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. That sweet sentiment is probably closer to the truth than you think! Consider the number of Irish immigrants to the United States during the potato famine of the 1840s. According to World Book Encyclopedia,...
entertainment / booksMarch 8, 2014 - 12:00pm
March 5, 2014
Book review: 'Big Fat Crisis' gives insight into obesity
You feel as though you might have to quit your job. Yeah, you’re that desperate to get away from the treats that somebody’s been leaving in the break room. Nice gesture, but you’re totally incapable of resisting them and each bite ruins your diet. It’s a point of shame...
entertainment / booksMarch 5, 2014 - 12:02pm
March 1, 2014
Danell Haspel: It’s Mardi Gras time at library
Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in English) is March 4 this year. Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday, and the tradition is to eat hearty before the fasting of the Lenten season begins. Whether you just want to know more about Mardi Gras, or you are planning a Fat Tuesday...
entertainment / booksMarch 1, 2014 - 7:00am
February 22, 2014
Danell Haspel: Time to celebrate women’s history
March is National Wo-men’s History Month. Pre-sident Jimmy Carter designated March 2-8, 1980 as the first National Women’s History Week. Following Carter’s designation, state after state declared March as Women’s History Month, prompting it to be brought before congress, who...
entertainment / booksFebruary 22, 2014 - 10:00am
February 15, 2014
Danell Haspel: Celebrate the presidents at the DL Public Library
Happy Birthday, Mr. President! The third Monday in February is Presidents Day, and it has been since 1971. During Richard Nixon’s presidency, President Washington and President Lincoln’s birthdays were combined into one national holiday. The fascination with the lives of these...
entertainment / booksFebruary 15, 2014 - 1:00pm
February 8, 2014
Danell Haspel: Learn about the origins of Valentine’s Day at library
There are many theories associated with the origin of Valentine’s Day, with one thing in common — ancient Rome. The burning question, however, is “why do we celebrate the way we do?” Americans can thank Esther A. Howland, of Worcester, Massachusetts. Our most popular activity...
entertainment / booksFebruary 8, 2014 - 10:00am
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