It’s New Year’s Resolution Time!
With the New Year fast approaching, we’re all thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us will go on a diet, some will decide to
How to Use MnLINK Like a Pro
With MnLINK, you can request books, music, and videos from any library in the state. You’ll be surprised what you can find, for free. Basic
Visiting County Boards
This past Monday was the three-month anniversary of my first day at East Central Regional Library. The last three months have been good ones and
Rush City Grand Re-Opening
On Saturday, with kids in tow, I attended the Grand Re-Opening of the Rush City library. The coffee was strong, the cookies were chocolate chip,
I lub my new libary
The newly renovated Rush City Library opened this week. The first person to come in was a blond haired little girl, who promply sat down
Blogland
I hope everyone is enjoying ECRL’s foray into the world of blogging. I, myself, absolutely love blogs: I have a bloglines account that I check
Christmas Tea at Aitkin Public Library
It was a festive afternoon at the Aitkin Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 2. Library patrons celebrated the coming Christmas season by reading a variety
Holiday Gift Ideas for Teens
In my family, everyone looks forward to two gifts under the Christmas tree — pajamas and a new book. (For a peak at my family
Kurt Daudt and Bob Boese Receive MLA Awards
The Minnesota Library Association held its annual meeting recently in Mankato. Two local residents were presented awards at the MLA Awards banquet held on Thursday,
Cambridge Friend of Library Becomes State Board Member
Recently at the Fall 2007 Minnesota Library Association convention in Mankato, local resident, Lorie Fetzik, was named as a board member on the Minnesota Association
Sandstone patrons crafty
Crafters if all kinds are invited to the Sandstone Public Library every Tuesday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m.. Knitters, spinners and weavers gather with
Visitors brighten the day
I wanted to share a day brightener that we just had: A small family group just came in to see the library. They are in
Progress – the Web Catalog
I’ve been here just over a month (Wednesday was my one-month anniversary). Wow, so much has happened. I told Marilyn that I wish we had
Minnesota gourmands
Last week I received an invitation from Christy Koch and the Pine City Library Board, Foundation, and staff to a Hot Dish Buffet. So, I
The first post
This marks a new venture for East Central Regional Library – the launch of our Blog, East Central Libraries, which will be a collaborative of