Spencer's famous library cat dies (1424) Oct 3, 2008
Patricia Fraga wrote on Dec 4, 2006 4:56 PM:" aww, this story about Dewey touched me in so many ways. I work at the Austin Public Library and have a cat that looks just like Dewey Readmore Books! My condolences to the staff and cutomers of Spencer PL. Regards, Patricia ". David E. Sallis wrote on Dec 4, 2006 12:26 PM:" Cats and books just always seem to go together! What a privilege it must have been to know him. Sweetly be, Dewey. --Condolences from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tim Staley tapped to lead Austin Public Library Foundation Jun 28, 2008
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Library looks to change teen space May 14, 2008
In efforts to better differentiate quiet and conversation space and more closely monitor younger library users, the Austin Public Library will work to relocate and redesign its teen area. First, however, it must approach the City of Austin about digging into capital improvement dollars for the project, which, with demolition, furniture, decorating and utilities, is estimated to cost between 22,000 to 23,000. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Push to double size of Peace Corps comes to Austin Apr 16, 2008
Rajeev Goyal narrates a slideshow on his time in Nepal with the Peace Corps during a presentation Monday in the Austin Public Library on an effort to double the size of the Corps ... Goyal spoke Monday afternoon at the Austin Public Library about his efforts to double the Peace Corps membership by 2011, when the organization will be 50 years old ... He was preaching to the choir Monday afternoon at Austin Public Library. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Local Masons aid in major gift Apr 15, 2008
Mary, a retired Austin Public Library librarian, is a board member and secretary of the Masonic Cancer Center Fund Inc.. Neil, a retired Austin Public Schools school administrator, is the southern Minnesota coordinator for the Masonic Fraternity s Partners for Life which donated 10 million to the research center and is working to raise more at this time. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
ACES schedule Earth Week Apr 13, 2008
Former Peace Corps volunteer Rajeev Goyal will speak at the Austin Public Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 14. To reserve a sandwich or bring a dish to share, call Harry at 437-2974. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Community Calendar Mar 27, 2008
A Relay for Life meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the large conference room at the Austin Public Library ... A Town Hall Gathering with Confidence Learning Center will be held at 7 p.m. at the Austin Public Library ... The Mower County Genealogical Society will meet in the Computer Lab of the Austin Public Library. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
11-year-old Hayward actress appears in 'Sweet Land' film Mar 23, 2008
Among his activities will be a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at Riverland Community College, a 2 p.m. Austin High School discussion, a 5 p.m. private reception at the Austin Public Library, with a 7 p.m. public presentation to follow. Riverland Community College with also host a free showing of Sweet Land at 7 p.m. March 24 in room C100. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Jaycees hope to reconnect locals to special needs camp Mar 21, 2008
Community members can learn more about a unique camp for those with special needs during the Town Hall Gathering with Confidence Learning Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Austin Public Library ... On Thursday, March 27, the organization is hosting a Town Hall Gathering with Confidence Learning Center at the Austin Public Library ... The Town Hall Gathering with Confidence Learning Center will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Austin Public Library. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Free concert at Paramount Tuesday Mar 4, 2008
The Austin Public Library is bringing Le Vent du Nord to Austin for a free concert Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre. Working with Riverside Concerts, Arts Midwest and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council, the collaborative will present traditional folk music of Quebec, Canada, at 7 p.m. March 4 in Austin. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Voters pick favorites Tuesday Feb 5, 2008
On Tuesday, Independent, Republican and Democratic parties will conduct their caucuses at 7 p.m. at the following locations within Mower County: Democratic Party, Austin Labor Center; Independence Party, Austin Public Library; and Republican Party at two locations, including Ellis Middle School and Racine City Hall for residents in Taopi, Racine, Racine Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Leroy, Leroy Township, Grand Meadow, Grand Meadow Township, Frankford Township, Clayton Township and... (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Raskin to speak at annual library meeting Dec 26, 2007
Austin Public Schools superintendent Candace Raskin will be the guest speaker at the 2008 annual meeting of the Friends of the Austin Public Library organization. The meeting begins 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in the large meeting room at the library. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Gift for the library Dec 12, 2007
An anonymous donor has given the Austin Public Library almost 12,000 in Hormel stock, or 300 shares, which board members will decide where to spend, library director Ann Hokanson said. The donation arrived in the last two weeks, following a phone call to director of administrative services Tom Dankert, who helps manage the library budget. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Citywide read features ‘Sweet Land’ author Dec 7, 2007
Gayle Weimer, technology services librarian at Austin Public Library, and Bonnie Reitz, right, talk about the Citywide Reading event chosen author Will Weaver Wednesday at the Austin Public Library ... The itinerary this year includes appearances at the Austin Public Library and Riverland Community College over three days March 12, 13 and 25 ... Other sponsors including the Austin Public Library, Riverland Community College, Austin Public Schools, Holiday Inn and the Minnesota Book Awards. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Residents speak out on global warming Dec 4, 2007
The fourth, to focus on democracy and reform, will take place Dec. 13 at the Austin Public Library. Copyright. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
If you give a mouse a galletita Nov 28, 2007
Kristi Beckman, a success coach at Neveln Elementary, reads Si Le Das una Galletita a una Raton to a group of children at the Austin Public Library Monday evening during the first Spanish Story Time program ... The first story time was held Monday, and will be held every Monday evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Austin Public Library. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Jail/justice center by numbers Nov 25, 2007
Will a two-block-long jail and justice center across Fourth Avenue Northeast from the Paramount Theatre and Austin Public Library help that cause. Will residents of the upscale Courtyard and Chauncey apartment complexes want to go for a walk. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Fox, Rude, Wangsness, Green win Nov 8, 2007
Ardie Ohman, head judge for Ward 1, Precinct 1 at the Austin Public Library, unlocks the ballot box to retrieve the ballots Tuesday night after polling closed. Eric Johnson. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
FINAL: Fox, Rude, Wangsness, Green elected to school board Nov 7, 2007
In Ward 1, Precinct 1 (Austin Public Library), Fox leads with 370, followed by Rude, 357, and Wangsness, 289. Totals so far. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Where to vote Tuesday Nov 6, 2007
n Precinct 1 Austin Public Library. n Precinct 2 and City of Mapleview Austin High School, Hastings Gym. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
County supports ‘success center’ Oct 11, 2007
However, Hurm was unable to attend Tuesday morning s meeting contract talks with the local firefighters union interfered so Ann Hokanson, Austin Public Library director, took on that role. Hokanson, who has served on the task force of citizens examining the success center concept, told the commissioners their letter of support was needed to support the concept and to support that the concept is worthy of bonding bill funding. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
‘Art of Dining’ opens at Paramount Theatre Oct 5, 2007
It is part of the ongoing Smithsonian Tour s Key Ingredients traveling exhibition at Austin Public Library, another co-sponsor of the play. Chris Anderson and his wife, Marie Deboer Anderson, have the lead roles of a husband and wife, Cal and Ellen, who turn their New Jersey home s living room into the Golden Carousel restaurant. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Smithsonian exhibit debuts in Austin Sep 22, 2007
So it may have been a thoughtful stroll for some through the Smithsonian Institute exhibit Key Ingredients, which debuted in grand effect last night at the Austin Public Library. It s made to elicit some kind of emotion, said Diane Sherman, an Austin resident who will guide tours through the exhibit during its five-week stay. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Contaminates will be burned from soil Sep 13, 2007
Information will be made available at the Austin Public Library. Copyright. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Day takes aim at immigration Sep 7, 2007
It s the number one issue in the first district as far as anyone I ve talked to, he said Wednesday at a press conference at the Austin Public Library. Based on a state report from the governor s office, 85,000 illegal immigrants currently live in Minnesota at a cost of 200 million to 250 million annually. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Boughton wins Rotary Award for Service Jul 26, 2007
The local resident was given a plaque at the Austin Public Library in front of a small group of admirers Monday, the many of the same people who offer generous praise when asked about him. veryone admires and respects Roger, said Carmen Tippett, a friend and former colleague from Riverland Community College. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
500 books awarded to area organizations Jul 14, 2007
The Austin Public Library, learning center, Mower County C.A.R.E. Council and Southland School Readiness were all book grantees. Each submitted proposals last winter to support programs designed to encourage early reading and parent interaction. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
A.D.D. group meets Thursday May 30, 2007
The support group for parents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder will meet 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Austin Public Library in the large group meeting room. The speaker will be Jason Richard, licensed acupuncturist, of the Austin Acupuncture Clinic, discussing alternative treatments for attention deficit disorder. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Library to screen ‘Super Size Me’ Mar 7, 2007
The Austin Public Library is sponsoring a free showing of the film of epic portions at the Paramount Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday in conjunction with the United Way s Get Fit Mower County campaign. Library director Ann Hokanson describes the movie as a discussion about the obesity epidemic in the United States. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Poppe, Sparks applaud ‘25 by '25’ bill Mar 6, 2007
Jeanne Poppe of Austin said at a town hall meeting Saturday at the Austin Public Library. Ethanol is not included as a source in the new standard. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Word Spread Wider, The Stakes Grew Higher. This Year's Winners Will Astound You Mar 3, 2007
Word Spread Wider, The Stakes Grew Higher. This Year's Winners Will Astound You: Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Knitter spins yarns Feb 27, 2007
Kate Sherman is a familiar figure at the Coffee House on Main and the Austin Public Library. She is the one usually sitting quietly knitting. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Robbers hit Lyle church Feb 20, 2007
About 433 worth of books, CDs and DVDs was reportedly checked out and never returned to the Austin Public Library, director Ann Hokanson told police. Hokanson said she had called the contact number for the 32-year-old patron. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Summer lunch program gets the green light Feb 11, 2007
Austin Public Library will be offering programming every Wednesday at Ellis. e are working with several other community agencies to see what additional programming we can add to the lunch time to support Austin youth, Raskin said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Making a library a ‘living room’ Jan 24, 2007
As the director of the Austin Public Library, she sees the 10-year-old facility as a social hub. I think that our library is Austin s living room. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
United Way launches ‘Get Fit' campaign Jan 16, 2007
For more information on the competition, pick up a registration form at YMCA, Curves, Austin Public Library or at the United Way. The registration fee is 10 and participants receive a Get Fit bag at their weigh-in filled with a T-shirt, pedometer, cookbook, recipes, magnet, water bottle, discount card, eating guide and much more. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Ninth-grader honored for drug-free work Jan 9, 2007
Danny Salazar, a ninth-grader at Austin High School, was given the Mower County Chemical Health Coalition Outstanding Youth Award Nov. 9 at the Austin Public Library by Kristen Lindbloom, the Commissioner of the Mower County Health Coalition. Salazar s achievements in receiving this award began three-and-a-half years ago while he was a student at Ellis Middle School. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Library system will ask Legislature for additional financial support Jan 5, 2007
Hutton had support from Ann Hokanson, Austin Public Library director, in making the request for support Tuesday afternoon. We ve had no increase in the last 12 years, Hutton told the commissioners. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
