Story-Time Round-Up
**Post updated August 10th, 2021 Due to Covid-19, many story times have been temporarily closed. This post will be updated as more story times resume. It’s raining. The kids...
Field Trip Friday: Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
by ajmontpetit
It’s a challenge to concisely write all that awaits you at Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in one post. While we were there for 2 hours, we still missed so much!...
A Little Ireland in Rochester: Olde Brick House Review
When you walk into Olde Brick House, it really does feel like you quickly jaunted across the pond and are sitting in a pub in Ireland....
Give 5: Anti-Racist Books to Diversify Your Reading
by Blair Sharp
Here, we are introducing some books, many of them written by people of color, and a short explanation of why they are a great addition to your anti-racism work....
Meet the Contributor: Blair Sharp
by Blair Sharp
I think it’s a good idea for all of us to take a look at our lives and decide if the way we’re living is bringing us actual joy, or...
Meet the Contributor: Lucy Baril
by Lucy Baril
I am very grateful for many things; I say 3 thank you’s most nights. Why? Well, this reminds me of how lucky I am to have the spouse I have,...
Today is Eid al Adha: How the East-African Community Celebrates
Muslims explain Eid-al-Adha as their Christmas and Thanksgiving rolled into one. It’s the day they make sure everyone has food on their table....
The Night Market Returns to Downtown #RochMN
The Night Market has returned to Rochester MN! Learn all about this Asian culture tradition and all the details for these exciting events!...
Meet the Contributor: Erica Ross
by Erica Ross
When Erica is not working as a Librarian at Mayo Clinic, she is consumed by creative projects. She has poured her heart into making thousands of masks during the pandemic,...
How Re-Watching Older Movies Brings Me Comfort
In addition to being thoroughly entertained, while re-watching these older movies I often find myself remembering....