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Unearth a Story

New Ulm Public Library’s summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” begins on Monday, June 8 and runs through Sunday, August 2. The summer reading program is open to children and teens; ages birth to those entering their high school senior year. Children up to the age of eleven can pick up a reading log in the children’s room and read at least 20 minutes a day for six days of the week to fulfill the reading goal. Each week they can stop by the children’s desk with their logs to check in, get a stamp, and receive a small prize. If you need to pick up your reading log before ...

Recent Reads

There has been a great crop of new releases this past month, so many that I can hardly keep up! Cherry has separated from her husband of ten years, Tom. When she runs into an old crush, Russ, she has a glimpse of what might have been if they had dated when they were in college. When Tom returns to pack up his things, Cherry is torn between what she and Tom have built and what might be with Russ. Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell is an excellent romance for those who want to read about nuanced characters whose complex relationships feel real. A five-day cruise themed around now-middle-aged ...

Domestic Fiction

Some of the most interesting stories happen inside the home. Authors of domestic fiction use the fuel of unspoken tension, rivalries and secrets to twist everyday interactions into complex, intriguing plot lines. Although the action unfolds slowly, these stories lend themselves to engagement because at some level, readers find the scenes familiar. If you are in the mood to reflect, here is a list of titles from this popular genre, available at the New Ulm Public Library: . “More than Enough” by Anna Quindlen “Kin” by Tayari Jones “Sandwich” by Catherine ...

Senior Meals

Monday Lasagna roll up w/meat sauces, green beans, hot spiced apples, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla wafers and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped, steak, baked potato w/sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/margarine and milk Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham, whole kernel corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread w/margarine, peanut butter cookie and milk Friday Cheese egg bake, herb diced potatoes, peas & carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, ...

Recent Reads

The recent rainy weather has given me time to race through a few great reads! Scarlet Clark is a great professor. She's also a great killer. When she's not teaching literature classes at Gorman University, she's planning her next kill. Each year she finds the most awful man on campus and makes sure he pays for his sins. But the administration is beginning to find the number of campus deaths suspicious. Meanwhile, student Carly Schiller is just trying to survive her freshman year. She is relieved to be away from her emotionally abusive father, but can't seem to find her place on campus. ...

National Library Workers Day

This past week was National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. National Library Workers Day was Tuesday, April 21. I would like to use this opportunity to recognize the excellent work of my coworkers and the ways they make the library a community resource for all. Our librarians use their expertise to build a well-rounded collection of materials that will appeal to our wide range of users, from babies to seniors, from romance readers to New Ulm history ...