LIBRARY
The Best Rice Crispy Treats Ever
Fargo operates a wonderful public library downtown and I love it for so many reasons. Let me count the ways. . . The downtown location is spacious, contemporary, and well-stocked.Visitors can park fo...
Posted on 3/29/13 at 7:57 AM
A Library Find: “The Disappearing Spoon”
Those who follow this blog (thank you for sticking it out, by the way) know that I travel often for my job and love to listen to books on CD to keep me company. An 11 disc book is just about the right...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 8:25 AM
Personal Finance DVDs at Library
One great way to save money on books and other items is to visit your public library. Besides books, check out your library for DVDs about financial topics. Our local library has a number of DVDs in...
Posted on 10/6/12 at 7:53 AM
Bamboo U
I heard over the years that we Americans are supposed to be threatened by the countless graduates being pumped out of the universities over in China. Well I figured I ought to check things out for m...
Posted on 5/5/12 at 8:53 AM
Raugust Library hosting summer camp for kids
Jamestown Colleges Raugust Library is hosting Childrens Summer Camp sessions for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Sessions will take place June 6-9 and repeat June 13-16. The sessi...
Posted on 5/12/11 at 1:39 PM
Library board hears about campaigns
A library director who worked through two library building projects told the James River Valley Library System Library Board Wednesday to prepare for the ups, downs and hard work of a building campaign.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , May 16, 2013
Bush library exhibits: 9/11, war, Katrina, recount
A tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum begins in a bright area representing his early domestic agenda, but with one turn, visitors find themselves in a darkened room surrounded by chilling reminders of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Library board hires development director
The James River Valley Library System Library Board hired a development director to raise funds for a new library building. Bill Kennedy was hired on a 40-hour-a-week contract for $34 an hour. His wages will be paid with money the library already had set aside.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , March 07, 2013
Mayor says library shouldn’t get more funds
Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen told the James River Valley Library System Board Wednesday that she believes the library already receives a lot of money and should not receive additional funds for purchasing or expanding its facilities.By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , January 24, 2013
Mayor, board will discuss facilities
The agreement between the city of Jamestown and Stutsman County that governs the James River Valley Library System Library Board has specific requirements regarding facilities, the Library Board learned Tuesday.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , January 23, 2013
JRVLF to disband at end of month
The James River Valley Library Foundation and its board will disband at the end of the month, said Joe Rector, director of the James River Valley Library System.By By Sun Staff , January 15, 2013
Library seeks foundation members
The James River Valley Library System is searching for library-loving volunteers to join the James River Valley Library Foundation. The foundation coordinates donations and fundraising activities on behalf of the James River Valley Library System, but is a separate body from the JRVLS Library Board, said JRVLS Director Joe Rector.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , December 12, 2012
Grand Forks needs a state-of-the-art library
Maybe it’ll be like the new James Hunt Library on the campus of North Carolina State University. When you ask for a book there, an electronic “bookBot” whirrs off down the stacks and retrieves the volume, then shelves it when you’re done.By Grand Forks Herald , November 20, 2012
Library renovation would cost $14 million
An architect’s report says renovating the 40-year-old Grand Forks Public Library would cost about $14 million.November 13, 2012
Library Board alters Alfred Dickey hours, considers changes for county library
Changes lie ahead for the Alfred Dickey Library — and eventually for the Stutsman County Library as well. The James River Valley Library System Library Board eliminated Sunday hours at the Alfred Dickey Library and discussed possibilities for the Stutsman County Library.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , October 18, 2012
Board looks at expanding Stutsman County Library
The James River Valley Library System Library Board discussed expanding the Stutsman County Library and creating a hub for adult programming.By Kari Lucin , September 13, 2012
New books at local library
Here are some of the new books this week from Alfred Dickey Library.September 12, 2012
Library board changing overdue fines, other policies
The James River Valley Library System Library Board is working on adjusting some policies, including its policy on overdue fines for books. “It’s confusing. The computer can’t figure (the policy) out,” said Joe Rector, JRVLS director. “As this policy is being interpreted now, if you have 50 books two years overdue, it’s a $1 fine, total.”By Kari Lucin , August 23, 2012
New library director looks to meet new library needs
By Kari Lucin , August 07, 2012
Library Board meeting set
The James River Valley Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Alfred Dickey Library, 105 Third St. SE.July 17, 2012
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