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Monday, Feb. 18 is Presidents' Day! Your library has a healthy collection of materials on the subject of Presidents Washington or Lincoln, but President Lincoln's popularity has soared in recent years, thanks to Bill O'Reilly's book (and the controversy surrounding it) and the...

For sure, it was a case of Cute Overload in black-and-white. Nobody could've set up a shot that adorable: two pure white polar bear cubs, romping in the snow with Mama Bear looking on with a watchful eye. They looked yummy, like you could scoop those babies up. The picture almost...

"Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey," now in its third season, is creating quite a stir on both sides of the pond. It has become one of the most watched television series in the world. If you have missed the two previous seasons, don't fret. Your library has copies of both for...

Have you heard there are more benefits to drinking tea than water? Quite a few of us must have, since tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water! Researchers at King's College, London, U.K., found, according to team leader, Dr Carrie Ruxton, a Public...

January is "Creativity Month!" Hobbies can be expensive, so let your library take some of the financial sting out of the creative process. Libraries are your source for how-to and pattern books and DVDs, all of which are just waiting to be borrowed not purchased! Come on...

The polar bear has made the news often since 2008, because they have been considered a threatened species since May of that year. Any conversation...

Don't play with matches! Even before you entered first grade, that was a lesson you learned from your parents, grandparents, teachers, and neighbors. Matches were cool but they burned hot, and not only could they destroy things with the fire they make, but they could also hurt...

Ever try explaining to a Hawaiian tour guide how we here in Minnesota walk on the lakes? How about how we drive a vehicle on the lakes? It's...

There is a big push in our society to eat healthy. Daily we are bombarded with ads on just what we should eat, and sometimes healthcare providers and loved ones gently nudge us to change our diets. Words like vegetarian and vegan have become well used. If you would like to...

Katriana Mehlhaff, holy rosary School, Detroit Lakes, took second place in the Lake Agassiz Regional Library's Teen Read Bookmark Design Contest. Katriana's design was reproduced as a bookmark and shared throughout the region. Bookmarks will also be sent to her school.

Who doesn't like presents? Not you! You love getting presents. You love wondering what's hiding beneath the paper, wrapped up so nicely. You...