Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, but it also has many interesting books. In this series, we are sharing some of the books we like from Minnesota, or Minnesota authors.
We are mapping our literary journey around Minnesota, so you can see all the interesting places where our books are set. Follow our progress on our Google Map, accessible by clicking that link or searching for the title CMLE Reads Across Minnesota!
This week’s book was suggested by CMLE reader Karen Landsverk. She said it was “both funny and heart-rending” so I had to give it a try – and indeed it was both!
I like to read YA books, and this one focused on thirteen year old Travis, and his adventures in Minnesota. Was his dad – who died before Trav was born – a bank robber? What secrets is his grandmother hiding? And, why does Iz suddenly seem so interesting?? Continue reading CMLE Reads Across MN: Turn Left at the Cow
Each month we’ll bring you a compiled list of fun national holidays, birthdays of authors, and publication dates of favorite books. You can use these for your own personal use or for some library inspiration! Share what inspired you in the comments.
After your day at working at a library (whether it is a school library, academic, public, history center, museum, or other) it’s nice to leave the world of libraries behind to spend some time pursuing your hobbies. Whether that means meeting up with your band for practice, heading to a state park to go hiking, or settling in at home with your quilting project, we would like to 
Thank you to everyone that helped select Monday, October 23rd as the date for our next social event! We will gather at Old Chicago in St. Cloud at 5:30pm for food and library socializing.