Welcome Kathryn Pierce - Aitkin Branch Librarian
ECRL would like to welcome the new Aitkin Branch Librarian,
Kathryn (Katie) Pierce. Katie succeeds Mary Beth Woodrow who recently retired.
Katie received her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in August 2015 and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and International Relations from St. Cloud State University.
While in graduate school, Katie worked in circulation at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Golda Meir Library and also had an internship in which she developed and led an outreach summer reading program for under-served youth. Most recently, Katie has been employed as a bookseller by Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud.
Katie is excited about her new position and is looking forward to becoming a part of the Aitkin community. She started full time in Aitkin on March 11, 2016. Be sure to stop by the library and welcome her to the community.
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Broadband Access for Everyone
Minnesota's Border to Border Broadband Vision: "Everyone in Minnesota will be able to use convenient, affordable, world-class broadband networks that enable us to survive and thrive in our communities and across the globe."
Are you one of the many Minnesotans who have experienced problems getting affordable internet connections? Tell us your story - either using the form at an ECRL branch library or online at:
Stop in at any of our libraries to add your name to the ECRL Board resolution supporting the Broadband vision.
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Introducing Ebooks Minnesota
READ LOCAL!
Ebooks Minnesota is an online eBook collection for all Minnesotans. The collection covers a wide variety of subjects for readers of all ages, and features content from our state's independent publishers, including some of our best literature and nonfiction.
Ebooks MN is a collection featuring content from Minnesota's independent publishers. The collection includes approximately 2,500 titles, with plans to add more soon. eBooks from ABDO, Lerner Publishing Group, and Cherry Lake Publishing make up a significant part of the school-age collection. Ebooks MN also includes scholarly and literary titles from the University of Minnesota Press, Milkweed Editions, Coffee House Press, and Arcadia Publishing/The History Press. These independent presses publish eBooks on a wide variety of topics and genres from sharks to the black death and from graphic novels to literary fiction. Ebooks MN also includes titles about Minnesota, such as Twins Baseball and Legendary Locals of Crookston, that were published outside the state. A selection of popular titles that are in the public domain, such as The Origin of Species and Dracula, rounds out the collection.
You do not need to log in to create an account to use BiblioBoard, if you are using an internet connection in Minnesota. However, if you choose to create a free profile as a Minitex Member, you can use bookmarks, add notes, and download content to the BiblioBoard app on your Android, IOS or Kindle Fire HD. Without the profile, you can access and read these eBooks by streaming online, but you will not be able to save your progress.
Unlimited checkouts, no waiting lists, and there are never any due dates! Happy eReading with Ebooks Minnesota.
Ebooks Minnesota is a joint project of
Minitex and the
Minnesota Department of Education, State Library Services. The collection was made possible in part by funding from the Minnesota Department of Education through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The initiative originated from the 2014 Explore eBooks MN Summit and from the contributions of librarians across the state.
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Staff Reviews
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (print, Bk on CD, eBook, eAudio)
This story takes place in Germany and France during the 10 years prior to World War II. It follows the lives of a young German boy and French girl as they grow up during this time. Both the character development and the historical description are excellent and include enough suspense and surprises to keep you turning the pages.
Miss Fishers Mysteries" (DVD) Series 1, Series 2 & Series 3
This BBC production is "Murder She Wrote" but with a Flapper in Australia as the main character. Great cast, great story lines and a lot of fun! I would recommend starting with series 1 to understand how she puts together her great sleuthing crew.
Darlene Johnson, Princeton Library Assistant
Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad b
y M T Anderson (TNF) 
This biography of the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich was fascinating! It goes beyond what the title suggests, offering an interesting overview of Russian history from before the Russian Revolution through Stalin's reign of terror. The author successfully intertwines Shostakovich's story in with the larger story of German-Soviet aggression during World War II. Although they initially agreed to a non-aggression pact, Germany invaded Russia and the northern city of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) experienced a 900-day siege where millions died of starvation and disease. If you have any interest in Soviet or World War II history, this is a great book to check out!
Sarah Ethier, Wyoming Branch Librarian
Little Boy
(DVD 2015) 
A movie about the incredible love a boy has for his father and a father for his son. The setting is during WWII and the father goes off to war. "Little boy" is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. It's a story of love, faith and perseverance.
Nancy Dunbar, Cambridge Branch Librarian
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Upcoming Legacy Programming
(events funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund)
Nalah and the Pink Tiger
Anne Sawyer-Aitch, MN Author & Illustrator
Join us for a delightful, interactive, original puppet show designed and performed by artist, author and pup
peteer, Anne Sawyer-Aitch. For ages 3-6
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
3:30 PM - Rush City Public Library
Wednesday, March 16
10:00 AM - Cambridge Public Library
Friday, March 18
11:00 AM - Mora Public Library
Tuesday, March 22
11:15 AM - Mille Lacs Lake Community Library
Wednesday, March 23
10:00 AM - Chisago Lakes Area Library
Thursday, March 31
10:30 AM - Milaca Community Library
Saturday, April 2
10:30 AM - North Branch Area Library
Tuesday, April 12
10:30 AM - Hinckley Public Library
Thursday, April 14
10:30 AM - McGregor Public Library
Friday, April 15
10:30 AM - Aitkin Public Library
Saturday, April 16
10:00 AM - Sandstone Public Library
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Welcome and Farewell
Recent staff changes reported to the ECRL Board:
Welcome to staff members new to positions:
Aitkin Library -Katie Pierce, Aitkin Branch Librarian
Cambridge Library - Jon Tatting, Branch Assistant
ECRL Headquarters - Jon Tatting, Marketing Assistant
For employment opportunities at ECRL, visit our
Jobs page.
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New ECRL
Overdrive Titles
Adult eBook Titles
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The Atonement by Beverly Lewis
*Denial: Careless Whispers Series by Lisa Renee Jones
*Flawless by Heather Graham
*The Innovators by Walter Issacson
*No Safe Secret by Fern Michaels
*Once a Rancher by Linda Lael Miller
*The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
*Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr
*Vision in White by Nora Roberts
*What We Find by Robyn Carr
Juvenile/Teen eBook Titles
*The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
*The Abduction: Theodore Boone Series, Book 2 by John Grisham
*Battle at Avengers Tower by Adam Davis
*Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
*Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
*Sign of the Moon: Warriors: Omen of the Stars Series, Book 4 by Erin Hunter
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Forthcoming New Music CDs
TOP 40
*The Contradiction Of Mali
by Mali Music
*Lukas Graham
by Lukas Graham
*Painkillers
by Brian Fallon
Party Rock
Mansion by Redfoo
*Something Beautiful
by Jordan Smith
*This Is What The Truth *Feels Like
by Gwen Stefani
*Us And The Night
by 3 Doors Down
COUNTRY
*The Critics Give It 5 Stars
by Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots
*Fired Up
by Randy Houser
*Full Circle
by Loretta Lynn
*Remington
by Granger Smith
*Southern Family
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Forthcoming Print Fiction in the ECRL catalog
*As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark
*Broken Trust by W.E.B. Griffin
*Damaged by Lisa Scottoline
*Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan
*Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews
*Dragonmark by Sherrilyn Kenyon
*Family Tree by Susan Wiggs
*Killer Look by Linda A. Fairstein
*Knit Your Own Murder by Monica Ferris
*Night and Day by Iris Johansen
*No Other Will Do by Karen Witemeyer
*Sunday Kind of Love by Dorothy Garlock
*Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber
*Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke
*Whitefern by V.C. Andrews
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Forthcoming Adult Non-Fiction Books in
the ECRL Catalog
Search for any of these titles in the ECRL Catalog:
*Above the Line by Shirley MacLaine
*The Baby Book by Nikki Sims
*Colorful Crochet by Therese Hagstedt
*Complete Guide to Cardmaking by Judi Watanabe
*Downsizing the Family Home by Mami Jameson
*Joy of Discipleship by Pope Francis
*Love and Lemons Cookbook by Jeanine Donofrio
*Practical Wedding Planner by Meg Keene
*Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder edited by William Anderson
*Thinking Person's Guide to America's National Parks by Robert Manning
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New Juvenile DVDs in the catalog
*Adventures of Gumby: the 60s Series, volume 1
*Barbie, Spy Squad
*Cookie Thief
*Droid Tales
*Fairy Friendship
*Girlz 4 Life
*Good Dinosaur
*Great Scarrier Reef
*Justice League: Cosmic Clash
*Kahilil Gibran's The Prophet
*Peanuts 4 Movie Collection
*Pop Star Minnie
*Robo-Dog
*Whisker's & Paws
*Wiener Dog Internationals
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ECRL's Mission
To strengthen communities by connecting people with resources, spaces, and educational experiences that enrich and empower their lives.
*East Central Regional Library is funded by the counties of Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine. ECRL also receives state and federal funds.
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