We live in a hostile world… our news confirms this daily.
Beginning in 1981, the General Assembly of the United Nations set aside the third Tuesday of September as an “International Day of Peace.”
This year the day of cease-fire falls on Sept. 21, and the United Nations would like the day commemorated through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
“Peace Be With You: Monastic Wisdom for a Terror-Filled World,” by David Carlson.
In the wake of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, as tensions rise between Christians and Muslims, author and religious studies professor David Carlson seeks guidance in the modern-day deserts of monastic communities across America.
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Are Christianity and Islam destined to confront one other as clashing civilizations? “Peace Be with You: Monastic Wisdom for a Terror-Filled World” clearly answers, “No.”
“Peace,” by Wendy Anderson.
Radiating tenderness and reflecting the influence of eastern philosophies, a compilation of exquisite illustrations and wisely chosen words reveals the heart of where peace truly must originate: within ourselves.
The beautifully intricate artwork, with tiny, precisely rendered details of life across the globe, complements the spare and powerful text that includes quotations from famous peacemakers.
And with each reading, you’ll find something else to notice - such as the visual storylines that subtly play out across the pages.
Library Happenings
This Wednesday, September 17 at 10 a.m. come to the Library for the Amish Quilting & Culture program.
Learn about Amish history, culture, and quilting from presenter Julie Tebay. Also, check out Tebay’s unusual Amish quilt collection featuring quilts from the late 1800s through the 1900s.
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Free admission and open to the public. This special MN Legacy event sponsored in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund as a part of LARL’s Fall 2014 The Beat Goes On series.
The Beat Goes On series celebrates the many talents of our fellow Minnesotans through art, literature, and music.
Performances will be held at every one of the 22 Lake Agassiz Regional Library locations!
The Beat Goes On series is all about digging deeper to find meaningful Minnesota stories and experiences and sharing them with each other.
For more information and a full schedule of events, go online to www.larl.org/legacy .
Enjoy storytime at the library during Thursday Morning Adventures and Saturday Stories on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
These events are geared towards preschoolers and their families.
A different theme is explored each week.
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Daycares and other larger groups are asked to call ahead.
Library Hours
The Detroit Lakes Public Library is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays.
For more information on Detroit Lakes Library services and programs, call (218) 847-2168 or visit your Library at 1000 Washington Ave.
Information is also available online at www.larl.org .
Detroit Lakes Public Library is a branch of Lake Agassiz Regional Library.
