May 2018
Volume 8, Issue 5
Reading Takes You Everywhere!

They have entertained audiences on The Tonight Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen Show and venues all over the globe. Now this husband and wife comedy juggling duo is coming to a library near you.
 
East Central Regional Library is kicking off its 2018 Summer Reading Program - Reading Takes You Everywhere - with performances by In Capable Hands. Made up of Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw, this family-friendly act will tickle the funny bone of any age, any audience, and it's free and open to the public.

Free tickets are required for all locations and will be available for pick-up at your local East Central Regional Library branch starting Tuesday, May 29, the launch date for this year's Summer Reading Program. Limited seating is available at all venues.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

** For event dates, times and locations, plus more info on the 2018 Summer Reading Program, go to the East Central Regional Library website.
Hungry for an Author Talk?

Celebrated cook Beatrice Ojakangas will discuss her newest book, Breakfast with Beatrice: 250 Recipes from Sweet Cream Waffles to Swedish Farmer's Omelets, during a special visit presented by East Central Regional Library:

Monday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Pine City Public Library

This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

** Check out all other ECRL events on the Events Calendar.
The Buzz: Bring the Gym Home with Your Library Card

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, designed to raise awareness on the benefits of physical activity. There are countless ways to get moving. Are you looking for ways to get inspired to be active? Look no further!

East Central Regional Library is celebrating by introducing a new resource available for checkout. Fitness Kits come complete with portable exercise equipment and an instructional DVD or guide.

New Books by Popular Authors
Looking for the monthly list of new books by popular authors to add to your TBR (to be read) list? Don't miss it!