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Halloween reads from the children’s room

At the time of printing this article, it should be about a week away from Halloween. I loved the night as a child. I loved all the preparation that went into finding or making the perfect costume for trick-or-treating each year. As a young mother I think I had even more fun dressing my children ...

Puzzle mug a fitting piece for George Ohr

seen as traditional, even old-fashioned, but there is plenty of room for eccentricity. This puzzle mug by George E. Ohr is an unusual piece by an unconventional artist. There are holes in its sides; if you try to fill it and drink from it like an ordinary mug, the liquid spills out -- probably ...

Buying or selling taxidermy requires care

If a piece of furniture is described as having paw or claw feet, it usually means they were carved or molded. For some pieces, like this table, furniture “legs” and “feet” can be taken literally. The table, made of zebra hide, complete with zebra legs and hoof feet, sold for $500 at a ...

National Friends of the Library Week

October 15-21, 2023 is National Friends of Libraries Week. It is a chance for libraries throughout the United States to recognize the contributions of their Friends of Libraries groups to their communities. New Ulm Public Library is grateful to have an active group of library Friends who ...

Book club bags

If you are looking for a book club to join, the New Ulm Public library has great options, including Mystery, Lit-Wits, and Poetry groups. But you don’t have to belong to a library sponsored book club to reap the benefits of the library—we’ll support your club, too! Use your library card ...