Librarians always have our eyes peeled and ears perked in order to discover the next book to add to our to-be-read lists. Have you ever wondered how your New Ulm librarians discover all of the books that we read and recommend? First of all, we’re always recommending books to one another, ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel Brass inlaid inkstands were not a rarity in Victorian times. This one recently sold for $188 at New Orleans Auction Galleries. It features a brass handle, two compartments for ink pots and a stamp box in the center. Its most unusual feature isn’t immediately obvious in ...

MONDAY Chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, dessert, milk. TUESDAY Chicken a’la king, peas and carrots, pineapple chunks, bread stick, dessert, milk. WEDNESDAY Fish sandwich on a bun, cheesy diced potatoes, mixed green salad w/dressing, tropical fruit, ...

Silhouettes and profile images date to ancient times. Usually limited to the head and shoulders, the shape is a filled solid color attached to a high contrast background. Featureless, but easily recognizable, they offer fast identification. Silhouettes were at their peak of popularity in the ...

I love reading, I am sure that comes as no surprise. You’d be hard pressed to find a librarian who dislikes reading. I love curling up with a book on a chilly morning. I love falling asleep with a book at night. I love stolen moments of the day reading, when I should really be doing something ...

MONDAY Egg bake with sausage, overn baked potatoes, carrots, applesauce, coffee cake, milk. TUESDAY Meatloaf, baked potato with sour cream, blushing pears, dinner roll, Valentine’s Day dessert, milk. WEDNESDAY Past in meat sauce, romane salad with dressing, pineapple chunks, bread ...