The first pride festival I attended was in Minneapolis with my family. The year was 2000. I was an inquisitive 17-year-old, moving from infancy to adulthood. There was so much to take in, so much to learn about. I do not recall every detail of that first experience, but what I did take away from […]
As I write this, the fuzzy notion of 2021 comes to a close. I thumb through my bullet journal to reflect on all of our accomplishments this year and consider our goals going into the New Year. Some fascinating entries that take place across April and May of 2021 summarize elements of a major operation. […]
I strive to empower my children to be good people, do right in the world, to actively participate, be positive, not to sweat the small stuff, and focus their energy on meaningful work. However, the last several months, and in more recent days, I have found myself drowning in conversations on current (difficult) events in […]
Since mid-March, the library team has worked diligently to ensure our customers have access to experiences such as online reading, online story time, WiFi, in-library materials, Home Delivery Services through books by mail, virtual reference services, hold pickup services, and so much more. The Reference Services Team is looking forward to reaching our new normal […]
Music brings people together. Playing musical instruments, on the other hand, offers an opportunity to engage the mind and express the soul. Bringing ukuleles to the community for the first monthly session of Ukulele classes offered in the Dabble Box extended this opportunity to adults and children in one room at the same time. Brought […]
Are you a skilled creative person, enjoy working with all ages, and desire to share your creative process in a public way? Or maybe you are someone who enjoys trying out new projects and learning new skills with guidance available. In either case, we have a unique opportunity just for you! You might consider applying […]
To some, I may be a new face at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library (LEPMPL). To others, I am a returning old friend. The library has been a constant in my life since I was about 5 years old. Most children visiting the library would be thrilled to get home with their new found […]
