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WINTER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
Adults ages 18 and older are invited to participate in the library's Zero In On Books Winter Reading Program from January 9 through March 3. Register at the circulation desk and receive a coupon for three free books at the next Friends of the Library book sale (thanks, Friends!). Then log every book you read or listen to on a ballot provided by the library. Drop the ballot into the designated box at the reference desk. Everyone who logs at least one title will be eligible to win small prizes. Check out the bull's-eye on the bulletin board near the circulation desk to see what everyone is reading.
STORYTIME BOOK LISTS
Katy, our Children's Librarian, is posting her storytime themes and the book titles she reads each week. Go to our Kids page, or click here. The page will be updated regularly.
COFFEE AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY
The library now offers coffee, tea, and hot chocolate brewed from its new Keurig machine! Stop by the front desk and get the supplies for $1, or bring your own K-cup and mug and use the machine for free. Library staff is available to assist you. Stop by the library and enjoy a cup!
DOWNLOADABLE E-BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
We are pleased with the response so far to OverDrive availability in our region. Here's a few statistics (as of Nov 22) since the launching of this service in May, 2011:

1438 customers of TdS libraries have registered to use our OverDrive service.
8752 items have been checked out by TdS customers.
1507 items are in the TdS collection.
188 New Ulm customers have registered to use our OverDrive service.
1049 items have been checked out by New Ulm users.

The direct link for this service is http://tds.lib.overdrive.com/ or use the link on the upper right of this page. The Web site contains many help screens and a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page as well. The library has prepared a flyer called--"HOW DO I USE THE LIBRARY'S DOWNLOADABLE E-BOOK & AUDIOBOOK SERVICE?" Stop by the library to pick up a copy, or CLICK HERE for a .pdf version.

We hope you're enjoying this new 24/7 service! Please let us know what you think after using it. And if you have book suggestions, please let us know!

LIBRARY PROGRAMS BEING RE-BROADCAST

Did you miss attending a recent library program such as German-Americans in the Civil War with Denny Warta or Noon Tunes with Dick and Ian Kimmel? Well, don't despair, you have more chances to see such events. They and others are being re-broadcast by NuCAT (New Ulm Cable Access Television). Use the pink NuCAT button above to see their current broadcast schedule. Thanks, NuCAT!

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MnKnows?

MnKnows, or read it Minnesota Knows, if you'd like, is a portal to Minnesota's online library services (now including MnLINK). We welcome you to use and explore its various electronic resources. Minnesota's libraries cooperate to connect Minnesotans with the world of information, the content of their collections, and the expertise of their staff members. MnKnows is provided by Minitex, an information and resource sharing program of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the University of Minnesota Libraries.

OFF THE SHELF


A weekly column written by Library staff and published irregularly since 1961. OFF THE SHELF provides library news, book reviews and information on library services. Check also our  archives of past articles: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007.We hope you find these articles useful and enjoyable!

 

Dec 26, 2011 - Hot Coffee by Larry Hlavsa

Dec 19, 2011 - Library Programs Galore by Kris Wiley

Dec 12, 2011 - All-Star Production by Betty Roiger

Dec 05, 2011 - Holiday Cheer at the Library by Katy Kudela

Nov 28, 2011 - NUPL Staff Picks of the Year by Kris Wiley

Nov 21, 2011 - Book Fair Benefits Library by Larry Hlavsa
Nov 14, 2011 - Dauntless Reading by Betty J. Roiger
Nov 07, 2011 - November Brings Lots of Activity by Katy Kudela
Oct 31, 2011 - Teen Award Winners a Great Place for Readers to Start by Kris Wiley
Oct 24, 2011 - Books Galore at After Hours Program by Betty J Roiger
Oct 17, 2011 - Friends Book Sale Fast Approaching
by Kris Wiley

Oct 10, 2011 - Ja! Ja! by JoAnne Griebel

Oct 03, 2011 - Be Part of a Live Studio Audience by Kris Wiley

Sep 26, 2011 - Jasper Jones by Betty J. Roiger
Sep 19, 2011 - Let's Talk Zombies! by Betty J. Roiger

Sep 12, 2011 - Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by Larry Hlavsa

Sep 05, 2011 - September 11, 2001, Revisited by Linda Lindquist

Aug 29, 2011 - Shadows and Light by Betty J Roiger

Aug 22, 2011 - Aging, It’s Never Too Late! by JoAnne Griebel

Aug 15, 2011 - Summer Reading Program a Huge Success by Kris Wiley

Aug 08, 2011 - History Buffs Invited to Join Discussion by Kris Wiley
Aug 01, 2011 - So Many Magazines by Larry B. Hlavsa
Jul 25, 2011 - AllieCat’s Author by Betty J Roiger

Jul 18, 2011 - What's Cooking? by Linda Lindquist

Jul 11, 2011 - Use of Downloadable Library Materials Grows by Larry Hlavsa

Jul 04, 2011 - Mankato Author to Visit With Teens and Adults by Kris Wiley

Jun 27, 2011 - Books to Keep You Up at Night by Betty Roiger

Jun 20, 2011 - Meow! Meow! Meow! by JoAnne Griebel
Jun 13, 2011 - Downloadable Library Materials--What's It to 'Ya? by Larry Hlavsa

Jun 06, 2011 - What's Happening in June by Linda Lindquist
May 30, 2011 - Travel the World at the Library This Summer by Kris Wiley
May 23, 2011 - Teens Invited to Participate in Summer Reading Program by Kris Wiley
May 16, 2011 - Buzz from the Backroom by Betty Roiger & Kris Wiley
May 09, 2011 - Summer Reading Program--CONTINUED by Larry Hlavsa
May 02, 2011 - 25-Cent Words by Betty Roiger
Apr 25, 2011 - Check Out William Kent Krueger in Person by Kris Wiley
Apr 18, 2011 - United States of Amnesia? by Larry Hlavsa
Apr 11, 2011 - Listen My Children and You Will Hear... by JoAnne Griebel
Apr 04, 2011 - Library Going Into Overdrive with Electronic Materials by Kris Wiley
Mar 28, 2011- Eeek, mice, mouses…whatever, EEEK! by Betty J Roiger
Mar 21, 2011 - Awesome Arts for Families by Diane Zellmann
Mar 14, 2011 - It’s Been Awhile! by JoAnne Griebel
Mar 07, 2011 - Celebrate Irish Writers by Kris Wiley
Feb 27, 2011 - Lincoln Takes the Stage by Larry Hlavsa, Director
Feb 20, 2011 - Moon over Manifest / Hunger Games by Betty J Roiger
Feb 13, 2011 - Awards, Awards by Diane Zellmann
Feb 06, 2011 - Exercise Your Mind at Library Programs by Kris Wiley
Jan 31, 2011 - Hidden in Plain Sight by JoAnne Griebel
Jan 24, 2011 -
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Jan 17, 2011 - You Know What? by Betty J. Roiger
Jan 10, 2011 - A New Year by Diane Zellmann
Jan 03, 2011 - Three Cheers for Kate Morton by Betty J. Roiger, Sue Ullery and Kris Wiley

NOTE: This column also appears in the New Ulm JOURNAL.


Last updated: January 23, 2012