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Inexpensive Ways To Make The Miles Fly By
By Karla Mikkelson Whether you're a mom-on-the-go or a grandma with little ones in tow, theres more to long car rides than giving your most precious cargo highs from fruit snacks and a stack of gaming...
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:47 AM
Book Club -- is it really about the books?
My Book Club met at my place last night. I guess the book might be perceived as extraneious, but we did read a book, Shattered Innocence: The Abduction of Jaycee Dugard - The Untold Story by Robert Sc...
Posted on 1/30/13 at 9:04 AM
I Love Friday...and Guest Book Ideas!
It seems that no matter how non-traditional a wedding celebration claims to be, the guest book remains a solid tradition. However, it has grown to be much more than the standard sign-your-name-on-the-...
Posted on 7/20/12 at 8:15 AM
Areavoices Digest #81 - Tatted Lace and more
Happy soon-to-be 4th of July everyone! When you're not out barbecuing or watching fireworks, be sure to check out some of our newest and hottest blogs on Areavoices, including a brand-new-to-our-plat...
Posted on 7/3/12 at 9:58 AM
Easy appetizer (or meal) for those who love olives
Have you noticed how easy it is to make a meal of just appetizers at a restaurant? On a trip to the Twin Cities last week, my husband and I paid our first visit to 112 Eatery. Located in the warehouse...
Posted on 12/13/11 at 5:50 PM
Douglas County Library activities planned
It's the dog days of summer, but not at the library.August 22, 2012
A lasting mark on the heart, blossoming into a book
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , August 22, 2012
Some library services unavailable Aug. 14-16
Viking Library System (VLS), headquartered in Fergus Falls, will be upgrading its Horizon library system August 14-16.August 08, 2012
Annual book sale is almost here
The annual Friends of the Douglas County Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, August 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 311 Broadway in Alexandria.By Karen Simmons, County Librarian , July 25, 2012
And Then Came Summer...
By Tara Bitzan , July 11, 2012
Explore lakes area history with republished keepsake
Those of us who grew up in the Midwest are accustomed to the changing seasons. We endured the cold snowy days of winter, basked in the early sunshine of spring while watching the flowers come to life... then came summer!By Jan Siffling, Friends of the Library , June 20, 2012
Spend summer at the library!
School is out for summer and that means it's time to head to the Douglas County Library for the annual summer reading program.By Sarah Wethern, County Youth Librarian , June 06, 2012
A tree house of fun and learning
By Al Edenloff , May 30, 2012
Following the trail of a donated book
The Douglas County Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support and promote the local library.By Priscilla Reineke, Friends of the Library , May 23, 2012
Peter Smith, author of humorous essays, to sign books in Alexandria
Cherry Street Books in Alexandria welcomes author and public radio essayist and personality Peter Smith for a book-signing on Friday, April 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.April 25, 2012
Consider joining the library Friends and Foundation
The mission of the Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation is to support and promote the Douglas County Library.By Gloria Deick, Friends of the Library , April 25, 2012
Give your old books a new life this Arbor Day
Books are special. No one wants to throw them away and recycling options can be hard to find. This Earth Day, Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM) is hosting Books for Earth, a free book collection event to provide a new life for your old books.April 25, 2012
Evansville Art Center turns another page
By Tara Bitzan , April 25, 2012
Evansville Art Center hosts several events
The Evansville Art Center (EAC) in Evansville is hosting the following literary events next weekend.April 20, 2012
Half a million free books to be given away
Volunteer book lovers in 5,000 communities across America, including Alexandria, will give away half a million free books on – April 23 (the birthday of William Shakespeare).April 13, 2012
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