Learn about the Great Mataafa Storm of 1905 on Lake Superior, marine weather forecasting and lifesaving equipment during Tall Water and Steel Ships, a special ECRL Reads presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Rush City Public Library. Presenting will be Thom Holden, former director of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Everyone …
Join authors Sarah Stonich (pictured above) and Sally Franson for a discussion about the quiet activism of literature in an era of loud headlines at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Chisago Lakes Area Library. Novel Activism encourages attendees to engage in this conversation about books, stories, poetry—any writing that has in some way shaped …
Learn about the magnates of the Minnesota Iron Range in a historical presentation by Dale Blanshan at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Hinckley Public Library. Hear some familiar names and others that might surprise you. Blanshan, of Rochester, Minnesota, describes himself a man with a penchant for stories from days gone by. In …
Although our photographs and papers may not have much monetary value, a price cannot be put on what they mean to us. Learn how to make your photographs and documents stand the test of time for your children, grandchildren and community at a special archival workshop during the 2nd Annual ECRL Reads. Presenting will be …