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In the last column I reviewed programming and events for 2012. This time, I thought I would share some statistics. We were open 303 days in 2012. 481 new library...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 4:43pm

This is the time of year to review our accomplishments and to think about goals for the future.

Fri, Dec 28, 2012 - 4:17pm

The Library Board has decided to move forward with a library foundation administered by West Central Initiative (WCI) Foundation's Donor Advised Funds. A meeting with WCI has been scheduled for...

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 - 3:49pm

Recently, we conducted a library survey of hours, hoping to get input from the community on when you most use the library. We heard from over 400 of you; thank...

Fri, Nov 02, 2012 - 4:09pm

The Morris Library Board is considering the benefits of creating a library foundation and will be planning community discussions about our vision for the library of the future. If you...

Fri, Oct 05, 2012 - 3:49pm

The summer is winding down. With Labor Day just around the corner, please note that the library is closed Monday, Sept. 3. The Science Kits that we featured during Summer...

Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 4:20pm

Melissa Yauk, Morris Public Library Director

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Friends of the Library book sale a success once again. New this year was a silent auction of an older title...

Fri, Aug 03, 2012 - 5:29pm

On Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. we are delighted to welcome Mary Lethert Wingerd, Minnesota historian, author and book award winner for North Country: The making of Minnesota. She...

Fri, Jun 29, 2012 - 4:20pm

Our Summer Reading Program begins June 4. The theme this year is "Dream Big...Read." Our kick-off event will be Tuesday, June 5 at 11 a.m. with a visit from the...

Fri, Jun 01, 2012 - 3:34pm

Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m., photographer Doug Ohman will be in Morris at the library to share his stories about Minnesota libraries, "Free To All: Libraries of Minnesota" from...

Fri, May 04, 2012 - 4:07pm

Happy Leap Year! Our movie license has been renewed for another year. This allows the library to show movies in our meeting room. Sharon Ehlers arranges for a number of...

Fri, Mar 02, 2012 - 4:09pm

The Friends of the Morris Public Library have arranged and sponsored a Writer's Workshop with UMM Professor, David Ericksen. This is a two-part workshop which will explore the art of...

Fri, Feb 03, 2012 - 4:35pm

We are ringing in the New Year with new toys. The library purchased a variety of e-readers (Kindle, Nook and iPad) with the SCEIC/Blandin Broadband contract. Staff has had an...

Fri, Jan 06, 2012 - 3:20pm

Another year is ending...where does the time go? We have accomplished much this year. From the Viking Library System we now have access to downloadable audio books and e-books. The...

Fri, Dec 09, 2011 - 3:51pm

November is a busy month. Library events going on this month include: Lunch Bunch (at noon) and Movie Matinee, Thursday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Writer's Workshop with...

Fri, Nov 04, 2011 - 4:18pm

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