LIBRARY
A love of libraries
Joan Larson is not always an open book.
Some people call her Pollyanna – she says she is optimistic. Some may think she is intellectual – she says she’s practical and pragmatic.
February 05, 2010
Learn about one of the state's best kept secrets 
I’d like to share with you one of the best-kept secrets in the state. For several years the Minnesota Legislature has appropriated money to fund web-based information services.
By By BettyAnn Hegland , December 18, 2009
Cookie walk planned
November 20, 2009
Friends of the LIbrary has long history
I was quite hesitant when asked to write the column that is usually done by our newly retired Douglas County Librarian, Trish Conroy.
By By Jan Siffing, Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation , November 18, 2009
Joan Larson, library leader, receives Distinguished Achievement Award
Joan Larson of Alexandria was awarded a Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Distinguished Achievement Award at the MLA annual state convention, held recently in St. Cloud.
November 13, 2009
Lifelong fascination with libraries won't end with retirement
Dear readers…after more than 27 years, this will be my last library column as I move on to retirement. My fascination with libraries is as new as it was the day I began my employment here.
October 28, 2009
Did you hear the one about the librarian? After nearly 28 years, she's checking out
With all the stories she has heard from all the people she has met, Trish Conroy thinks she should write a book.
And she’ll have plenty of time to do it now. This Friday is her last day of work as the librarian of the Douglas County Public Library.
By Celeste Beam , October 28, 2009
Librarian to retire after 28 years
Everything you have been hearing is true. After almost 28 years as your librarian, I am retiring at the end of October.
By By Trish Conroy, County Librarian , September 30, 2009
Library thumbs up, down
This is my second annual thumbs up, thumbs down column.
By By Trish Conroy, County Librarian , September 02, 2009
Used book sale is August 6
Book lovers and bargain hunters take note: The Douglas County Friends of the Library’s annual used book sale is almost here!
July 24, 2009
Library's used books sale moves to new location
The annual Friends of the Library used book sale is coming up soon, Thursday, August 6. The biggest news about the sale this year is the change of location.
By By Trish Conroy, County Librarian , July 22, 2009
Register your e-mail at library
School is out and the library is busy! We have the summer reading program, lunch bunch, and pre-school story hours for children all happening at the library.
By By Trish Conroy, County Librarian , June 24, 2009
Library events planned
The Douglas County Library’s summer reading program started Monday, June 15. It’s open to kids of all ages.
Children are invited to come in, check out books and pick up a new prize each week at the children’s desk through the end of July.
June 17, 2009
Author visits Alexandria
We had a very successful day with Minnesota writer Mary Casanova. She visited the Senior College Program at Alexandria Technical College, (ATC), visited St. Mary’s School and gave two programs at the library.
By By Trish Conroy, County Librarian , May 20, 2009
Renowned author to speak at local events
The Douglas County Friends of the Library will host two separate events with award-winning author Mary Casanova on Thursday, May 14 at the meeting room of the Douglas County Library
May 08, 2009
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