BOOKS
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
Free books given for World Book Night
More than 25,000 volunteers across the nation, including 15 in Alexandria, will give away half a million free books in more than 6,000 towns and cities for World Book Night (WBN) U.S. on Tuesday, April 23.April 17, 2013
Take a book, leave a book, read a book
By Tara Bitzan , February 20, 2013
Crime Wave to discuss 'The Maltese Falcon'
February 01, 2013
Conference encourages youth to explore good books
A conference for adults concerned with helping youth find involvement and satisfaction with the best books have to offer will be held April 11 – 13, 2013, at Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge Resort, Grand Rapids.January 21, 2013
2013 Community Read features 'The Maltese Falcon'
January 18, 2013
Nature books offered for holiday gifts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of books on the outdoors for Christmas gifts, ranging from bird feeding to landscaping to nature appreciation.December 21, 2012
Five hundred books donated to Project Bookshelf
December 19, 2012
Project Bookshelf collects books for kids
2012 marks the 23rd year that the Alexandria Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Community Education District 206 are sponsoring Project Bookshelf. New children’s books are being collected and redistributed through the Jaycees Jingle Bells program.November 20, 2012
Library to be closed Saturday
The Douglas County Library will be closed on Saturday, October 6.October 03, 2012
Join the 'Friends'… join the fun!
Join the Friends of the Library. Your membership will contribute to library needs and materials. You will be part of a group that believes a strong vibrant library is good for the whole community.By Bev Dokken and Georgia Wahlberg, Friends of the Library , October 03, 2012
Douglas County Library to be closed
The Douglas County Library will be closed on Saturday, October 6.September 26, 2012
September is library card sign-up month
As students head back to school this fall, the staff of the Douglas County Library encourages parents to visit the library and make sure their kids sign up for a library card.September 12, 2012
Alexandria Senior Center to host annual book sale
The annual Alexandria Senior Center book sale will be held Monday, September 10 through Friday, September 14 at the Senior Center.September 07, 2012
Alexandria Senior Center to host annual book sale
The annual Alexandria Senior Center book sale will be held Monday, September 10 through Friday, September 14 at the Senior Center.August 24, 2012
Read and Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair
Douglas County Library has announced that Wednesday, August 29, is Read and Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Anyone showing a valid public library card will receive discounted admission for a ticket purchased at the gate (one discount per card).August 22, 2012
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