Hot Reads to begin in January 2016

 

 

Hot Reads will begin on January 2 and run through Feb. 29.   Pick up a reading log at the library and enter drawings to win weekly prizes. The program is for adults only.

 

Thanks to the Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library for supporting this program!

 

For more information call the library at 507-645-6606.



New York Times Notables Books 2015

The New York Times has come out with their annual list of notable books. Click here for all 100 titles.
Here are a few that are at the Northfield Library.

 

E-Readers - Getting one for a gift this season? Here are some links with tips on how to choose

The Best Ebook Readers of 2015 from PC Magazine

Comparisons from Consumer Reports

Tablet vs E-Reader? 12 Questions that help you decide

Best ereaders 2015: Which should you buy?


Don't forget that the library has a subscription to Overdrive.  No need to buy ebooks. Download free books with your library card 24/7.  Click here for more information (click on the help button) and to see which devices are supported.  Further questions about Overdrive? Call the library at 507-645-6606.

The Thread with Kerri Miller - Book Talk on MPR

I just heard about a new website by Kerri Miller of MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) called the Thread. It was launched this past February and is the place you'll find information on new books,  Talking Volumes and other literary events in the region. In an interview with Saint Paul Magazine Miller described it as “an all-encompassing, digital media and event-oriented initiative for people who love to read.” You can sign up to get emails when there are new posts. There's also a podcast where you can listen to author interviews wherever you are. You can also listen from the website. Here's some links to some recent posts on new books we have at the Northfield Library.


Keep Moving: and Other Tips and Truths About Aging (921 VAN)  - Dick Van Dyke (click here for the Thread interview)









Warrior Nation: a History of the Red Lake Ojibwe (on order) - Anton Treuer
(click here for the Thread interview)








Brief History of Seven Killings (Fic James) - Marlon James
(click here for the Thread article)





Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter (921 KEN) - Kate Larson
(click here for the Thread interview)

What are Resource Guides?????

Resource guides are tools to give you all kinds of information on a variety of topics.  We've been creating them at the library for over a year and so far we have about 35 guides on topics ranging from genealogy to travel.  Check them out!
Go to our website and click on "Books and More", then "Resource Guides".
http://guides.mynpl.org/


And if you have suggestions on new guides let us know!!!!

Ask us ANYTHING on Tuesdays at the Northfield Senior Center

Reference staff will be ready for questions on Tuesdays at the Northfield Senior Center (1651 Jefferson Parkway), 10-11 am. Find us near the computers in the common area at the Senior Center. We plan to bring a bag of new books for you to browse and check out w/ your library card and we are there to answer any questions you might have on ANYTHING.  Bring your electronic reading device and learn how to download books. Or get help finding the next book to read.  Don't hesitate to call the library at city hall with any questions at 507-645-6606.

Use of the Northfield News Microfilm at the Northfield Historical Society

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the microfilm collection and reader have been put in storage.  There are ways of accessing the newspaper post 1922 (see below for online access pre- 1922) Please call the library at 507-645-6606 for assistance.

During the Northfield Public Library's renovation, the Northfield News microfilm collection has been temporarily moved to the Northfield Historical Society (NHS). Northfield Public Library staff will be available to help with searching the Northfield News and other historical Northfield newspapers on microfilm at NHS Mondays from 2:00-5:00 PM.   Service is on a first come first served basis. 

Researchers should come to the NHS Museum Store to let staff know they are interested in using the microfilm during that time. They will then be brought down to the research area.

Use of the microfilm on other days  is by appointment only.  Call the Historical Society at 507-645-9268.

 

People who are unable to come to the Northfield Historical Society but still need information from the film should contact the Northfield Public Library at 507-645-6606 or the Northfield Historical Society at 507-645-9268

Also, remember that the Northfield News (1879-1922) has been digitized by the Minnesota Historical Society so no need to use the film for these years.   http://newspapers.mnhs.org/web/mhsnews/web/imu.php?request=access