Monday, April 27, 2009

MnKnows - Dig Deeper @ Your Library

MnKnows - Dig Deeper @ Your Library (www.mnknows.org) gives Minnesotans one-stop access to five statewide library services: 1) Find books, CD's, DVD's, articles and more throught he MnLink Gateway and have them delivered to your local library; 2) Search trusted information resources in the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) to find online articles and electronic books on a vast array of topics; 3) Discover photos, documents and maps related to Minnesota history through Minnesota Reflections; 4) Get real-time answers from a librarian 24/7 at AskMN; and 5) Use the Research Project Calculator to create sensible timelines for student's homework.
These online resources are funded through state and federal funds provided to Minitex and State LIbrary Services and are available at no charge to Minnesotans. They are the products of your tax dollars at work!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Monica Ferris to visit Library

Monica Ferris, author of many fiction books will be at the Ortonville Public Library on Saturday, May 16th from 1 - 3 p.m. Monica Ferris' real name is Mary Monica Pulver. She grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana. She then moved and fraduated from high school in Milwaukee. She published six medieval mysteries under the pseudonym of Margaret Frazer with Gail Frazer. In 1998, she began writing a new series featuring amateur needleworking sleuth, Betsy Devonshire. The books are set in Excelsior, MN. The first six were in paperback and the last six are hardcovers to be followed by paperback editions. She has taught courses on mystery writing. She has won a place on national and local best-seller lists. She is also a collectyor of exuberant hats and is often seen in them. Come to the library on the 16th and meet Mary (Monica Ferris) Monica Pulver. You will not be disappointed. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Ortonville Library.

Book Sale

Our semi-annual book sale will be held Friday, May 8 - Friday, May 15 during regular library hours. We have many VHS, some DVD's, lots of paperback books, hardcover adult and children books and books on tape. Stop down and get yourself some great books for a very reasonable price. At the same time, you are supporting the library.

Ken Halverson to return with new book

Ken Halverson, author of "If Grandma is in Heaven, Watch Out!" has published his second book "Life With Grandma and Grandpa After Prison". He will be at the Ortonville Public Library on Saturday, May 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. Ken is a very entertaining person to listen to as he tells his story. Come and hear the continuing saga of the Bonrud Gang. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Ortonville Public Library.