Graduating? Searching for a Job?

Graduating? Searching for a job? Looking for summer work? The library display case for May is featuring books that will help you with your job search. We have a variety of great books to guide you through cover letters and resumes as well as how to handle tough interview questions. We have practical manuals for job hunters including career guides, job almanacs, and where to find employment leads. Social media job search information is also available. Get your job search started at the library!

April is National Poetry Month!

Poetry month is a national celebration to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in popular culture. The library is displaying a variety of poetry books from classic to modern. Minnesota poets, classic poets, and contemporary poetry books are available for your enjoyment. Poetry books written by Century faculty are also featured. Celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture by reading a poem or two!

Tired of Winter? Think Spring!

Spring is just around the corner! The library display case for March is featuring gardening and landscaping books. The display case is filled with a great variety of colorful books with beautiful photographs sure to inspire you. We have many books specific to Minnesota and Midwest gardens that can answer your gardening questions. Find out what is best to plant in Minnesota gardens and when to plant. We have ideas for container and small space gardens too. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, come to the library and get some great ideas for your garden!

February is Library Lovers Month!

February is Library Lovers Month! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, read a romance novel and fall in love with a good book. The library display case is spotlighting classic and contemporary romance novels. Whether you enjoy Jane Austen or Nicholas Sparks, the library has a great collection of romantic reading. Celebrate your love for the library this February by checking out a cozy romance read!

Discover Graphic Novels!

The November display case is featuring the increasingly popular graphic novel. Graphic novels are written and illustrated in the style of a comic book that combine art and text bound as a book to tell a story. The graphic novel collection in the library includes popular titles such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and Saga as well as standards such as Treasure Island and Call of the Wild. Check out the great graphic novels in the library!

Spooky Reads for October

October is upon us and it’s time for horror and ghost stories! The library display case is featuring a variety of scary books just in time for Halloween. The display has classic horror stories such as Frankenstein and Dracula plus the works of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, Anne Rice and more. Find out about the most haunted places in Minnesota too. Come to the library for a scary October read…if you dare!

Planning a Trip?

Planning a trip? Dreaming about traveling? The library display case for July is featuring travel guides for domestic and international travel destinations. Books and travel go hand in hand and one of the most exciting parts of traveling is planning your trip. Whether it’s romantic Paris, sunny Italy, cosmopolitan London, or fabulous New York, the library has a wide variety of guides to help inspire your plans. Even if you are an armchair traveler, you can enjoy the scenic destinations in the United States and around the world!

Ready to Plant Your Garden?

Is your green thumb itching to get planting? It’s time to get into the garden! The library display case for June is featuring gardening and landscaping books. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, we have a great selection of books to help you plan your garden for our Minnesota climate. Get some great ideas for your garden with books highlighting growing guides, landscaping design, container gardening, and much more. Whether you’re growing tomatoes or roses, we can inspire you to create a beautiful garden this summer!

Graduating? Searching for a Job?

Graduating? Searching for a job? Looking for summer work? The library display case for May is featuring books that will help you with your job search. We have a variety of great books to guide you through cover letters and resumes as well as how to handle tough interview questions. We have practical manuals for job hunters including career guides, job almanacs, and where to find employment leads. Social media job search information is also available. Get your job search started at the library!

Celebrate National Poetry Month

In honor of National Poetry Month, the library display case for April is featuring a variety of modern poetry books. Poetry Month is a national celebration to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in popular culture. Poetry books written by Century faculty are also showcased. See what the poets say about life, love, the seasons of the year, and other topics. Celebrate by reading a poem or two!

Computer History Display

Curious about computers? Wondering who invented the computer or when the Internet or e-mail started? The library display case for March is featuring books on the history of computers. Considering how much of an influence computers have in our daily lives, how many of us actually know the story of how they were invented? Great books showcasing computer pioneers, major milestones in computer history, the Internet and World Wide Web, and more are available for check out. Did you know that personal computers were mass marketed starting in 1977 or that the Web and the Internet allow connectivity from literally everywhere on earth—even ships at sea and in outer space? Satisfy your computer curiosity at the library!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 20th. This federal holiday honors the civil rights leader with a national call to service. Dr. King encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by applying the principles of nonviolence to make this country a better place to live. The library display case for January is featuring books about Dr. King and the civil rights movement including biographies and famous speeches. Check out a great book and learn more about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month the library display case is featuring a variety of books written by Native American authors. Novels, story collections, drama and poetry by contemporary authors are highlighted. One of the showcased authors is Louise Erdrich whose book, The Round House, is the Century Common Book for 2013. The collection includes works that will explore topics such as culture, activism, identity, reservation living, and more. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the library with a great book!

Spooky, Scary, Thrilling, Horrifying Books!

October is upon us and it’s time for ghost and horror stories! Check out the spooky books in the library display case just in time for Halloween. The display has a great variety of books featuring ghost hunters, witches, and paranormal activities as well as classic horror stories such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Find out about the most haunted places in Minnesota too. Come to the library for a scary October read…if you dare!

Explore Minnesota!

Planning a Minnesota getaway this summer? The library display case for June is featuring a wonderful selection of books on Minnesota destinations. Get some great ideas for your trip with books highlighting parks and forests, trails, fishing, canoeing, small towns, resorts and even county fairs. Whether you’re heading for the cabin, the wild north, the river bluffs, or the prairie we have what you’re looking for to inspire you to explore our beautiful state.

Graduating? Searching for a Job?

Graduating? Searching for a job? Looking for summer work? The library display case for May is featuring books that will help you with your job search. We have a variety of great books to guide you through cover letters and resumes as well as how to handle tough interview questions. We have practical manuals for job hunters including career guides, job almanacs, and where to find employment leads. Web based job search information is also available. Get your job search started at the library!

April is National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month is a celebration to increase the awareness and appreciation of poetry. The display case in the library is featuring a variety of poetry books including classics from Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson to newer selections from Nikki Giovanni and Billy Collins.  Celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture!

Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys

Our display case this March features books from the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys, received through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This collection, which also includes DVDs and a subscription to the Oxford Islamic Studies Online database, was selected to familiarize U.S. audiences with the people, places, history, faith, and cultures of Muslims in the U.S. and around the world. Visit our online guide for more detailed information.

Black History Month

February is Black History Month. The double theme for 2013 is:  At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. 2013 marks the 50th and 150th year anniversaries of these significant events. In 1863, President Lincoln's controversial Emancipation Proclamation was enacted, freeing all slaves in the United States. In 1963, The March on Washington marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. The library display case is featuring an excellent collection of books on these historic and important topics.  Come to the library for resources on these extraordinary events.

New Year, New You!

What's your New Year's resolution? Have you made one yet? Are you ready for the new year? Let the library help you follow through on those resolutions. The library display case for January is featuring a variety of great books on health, fitness, organization, money management, travel and more. We've got the information you need to get serious about your New Year's resolutions this year!