New, popular horror novels
It’s the best time of the year to read spooky stories! The following list features popular books—and fantastic writers—from the horror genre, published in 2024 and available at the New Ulm Public Library. Call the library at 507-359-8331 to place a hold or visit our website at www.newulmlibrary.org. “Memorials” by Richard Chizmar. Stephen King’s quote on cover of this book is enough to convince me to try this book: “I love Richard Chizmar. His novels are creepy, eerie and propulsive. Nobody does suburban horror better.” The description intrigues me, too. “It’s 1983: ...
Over the moon for vintage Halloween decorations
You don’t have to be a Halloween collector to know the symbols associated with the holiday. And there are a lot of them. Pumpkins are always a favorite, especially carved into jack-o’-lanterns, but anything spooky -- witches, spiders, skeletons, monsters, ghosts -- fits in. Anything ...
Vote!
The 2024 election is only two weeks away! Do you have questions about voting? I will be sharing information from the Minnesota Secretary of State website (mnvotes.org). If you have access to the website, you will find lots of voting information and answers to any questions you may have. We also have printed voting information at the Service Desk at the library. So let’s get started. How do I Register to Vote? It is too close to the election to register to vote online, but you can register on Election Day when you go to your polling place to vote. If you are registering on Election ...
Opaline glass makes a beautiful background
amber, emerald, ruby: Decorative glass is often made to capture the vivid color and intense sparkle of gemstones. It isn’t limited to transparent stones, either. A type of opaque matte glass called opal glass or opaline became popular in Europe in the mid-19th century. Inspired by Venetian lattimo (milk glass) made since the 1500s and English Bristol glass of the 1700s, opal glass is a semi-opaque glass, usually white or a light color, with a slight iridescent sheen. Decorators found that it made a beautiful background for gilt or enamel designs, like this blue opaline vase that sold ...
Spooky October thrills continue in area
While harvest, fall foliage and festivals fill up the month of October, one constant in the New Ulm and Sleepy Eye areas this time of year are the dedicated individuals bringing the Halloween spirit to life. With tricks, treats and things that makes the hair on one’s arms stand up, here are ...