We have so many fun things in Minnesota! It has been great to see so many of them, while looking at books that goes along with them.

This season, the first of two, we explored all the historical sites of Minnesota, from the Historical Society. Join us in not only learning some local history, and also finding out about some new book suggestions you can enjoy – or share with your patrons!

• This week we encourage you to explore the Mill City Museum. “Built within the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is packed with fun for all ages.” Celebrate this by reading a book about baking or cooking.
• This week we encourage you to explore the Marine Mill. “On a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River is the site of what was a thriving industrial sawmill. Today, the ruins of the mill are as much a part of the site as the river, trees, and trails that run through it.” We suggest you enjoy this and ead a book about nature.
• This week we encourage you to explore the Comstock House. “A true Moorhead landmark, the house was home to the Comstocks, a family who worked tirelessly to bring business and educational opportunities to this Red River Valley community.” We suggest that you celebrate these opportunities by reading a book about schools.
• This week we encourage you to explore the James J. Hill House. “Explore upstairs and downstairs life in Minnesota’s Downton Abbey — a 36,000-square-foot mansion built for railroad titan James J. Hill.” To commemorate Hill’s life, we suggest that you read a book about business.
• This week we encourage you to explore the Lower Sioux Agency. “As the Civil War raged on in the South, tensions between the Dakota and the newly formed Minnesota government erupted at this site in 1862.” To honor this history, we suggest that you read a book set in Minnesota.
• This week we encourage you to explore the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum. “Discover the childhood home of Charles A. Lindbergh, the famed environmental activist, inventor, and aviation pioneer.” To help you, we suggest that you read a book about airplanes or flying.
• This week we encourage you to explore Historic Fort Snelling. “Learn stories of the military fort and its surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers and veterans, enslaved people, immigrants, and the changing landscape.” To celebrate this, we suggest you read a book about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 
• This week we encourage you to explore the Lac qui Parle Mission. “Lac qui Parle is the French translation of the Dakota name, “Lake that speaks.” It was at this aptly named site that Joseph Renville worked with missionaries to create the first written Dakota alphabet.” To celebrate this site, read a book that has been translated into English.
• This week we encourage you to explore the story of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe through museum exhibits, objects, demonstrations, and tours, and shop for locally made Native American arts and crafts in the restored 1930s trading post. To celebrate this museum, read a book about arts and crafts.
• This week we admire the 19th-century home of lumber baron W.H.C. Folsom, located in Taylors Falls, nestled among other New England style buildings and filled with original furnishings. To celebrate that style, read a book set in New England.