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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, 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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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

Book expert to speak at library meeting May 6 PressPass

The Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room.

May 06, 2009

Book expert to speak at library PressPass

The Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. The speaker is an antiquarian book expert and owner of Cambridge Books. Membership in the Friends of the Library is required to attend. Membership is $10 for individuals and $15 for families. Contact the library for more information at (320) 762-3014.

May 02, 2009

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