The top five titles on the New York Times fiction bestseller list are all owned by the library. They are all checked out, but you can request they be saved for you.

The five titles in alphabetical order are “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, “Cold Cold Heart” by Tami Hoag, “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins, “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham and “Saint Odd” by Dean Koontz.

We only have three of the top five non-fiction titles on the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list. They include “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, “Killing Patton” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, and “What If? Serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions” by Randall Munroe. The last title is so much fun. The author has been asking questions his entire life, his mom sent him a transcript of a conversation she recorded with him at age 5 about whether or not there were more hard things or soft things in the house. He uses math and other sciences to try and seriously answer bizarre questions that have been sent to him.

I have talked about the importance of reading to children from the day they are born (or before). The library has a reading program to provide children who are read to more books to be read in “Reading Ready.” We want to make it easy and encourage every adult who interacts with young children to read to them regularly.

“Born Readin” by Jason Book provides booklists, apps and keys to developing a lifelong love of reading. Because it is more than just mastering the mechanics of reading for lifelong success, we all need to want to read, to want to learn new things and undertake new challenges. So borrow “Born Reading” and make not of some of the great titles recommended for young children.

We all want what is best for our children and that can be difficult because what is best for one isn’t necessarily best for all. How do we teach, train, educate and help each of our children to be the best they can be.

Here is a new book that addresses some of the difficulties in trying to create a one size fits all education system. “The Test: why our schools are obsessed with standardized testing – but you don’t have to be” by Anya Kamenetz. How do you help your child know that they are worth more than just the score on a test. This book provides options and ways to help children who struggle with testing.

Bearport publishing has sent the library a calendar to be posted in the junior room. Each month the calendar features a different non-fiction book that you can scan and download to share with your children. The February title is “Saturn: Amazing Rings” and is available all this month for free. Stop by and look for a calendar in the junior room with a picture of Saturn to get your free download.

From Jan. 26 to Feb. 28, adults can take advantage of two new special offers from GED Testing Service to help them study for and pass their GED test.

Adults studying for the GED test can take the GED Ready practice test for $1 - a savings of $5 per practice test. As the official practice test of the GED program, students who take the practice test will find out:

• If they’re ready to pass the GED test
• What skills they need to work on to pass the test
• Their personalized study plan with specific pages and chapters to study in their study materials

In addition, adults who are ready to take their first GED test will save $10 when they schedule. The discount is for first-time test-takers when they schedule any of the four GED test subjects: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, or Social Studies.

For information on how to benefit from these offers, adults must log in to the MyGED website at GED.com.

AEOA Adult Education is also offering classes and other resources to help adults prepare for the GED test. To learn more about these special offers, call 1-800-662-5711, ext. 2112.

Joshua Smith and Amanda Campbell announce the arrival of their son, Joshua Colyn Smith, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, 21 inches long, born Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Rainy Lake Medical Center.

Joshua was welcomed home by brothers, Seth and Dylan.

Grandparents are Scott and Cindy Servis, Jennifer Morff-Beck and Harmon and Rita Patch.

Great-grandparents are Doris Morff and the late Kenneth C. Morff, Delane and Linda Servis and Harmon Patch Sr.

25 YEARS AGO

Army Sgt. Thomas J. Alich was recently deployed to Egypt to participate in exercise “Bright Star ‘90.”

Air Force Senior Airman Timothy A. Gustafson has arrived for duty in South Korea.

40 YEARS AGO

A new Wurlitzer console piano was dedicated last week to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in memory of Norman and Gladys Mellum who died on the same day last May 7.

Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority conducted the ceremony of initiation for Lois Rohl during last night’s meeting held in the Spot Supper Club.

GAA cage champions, the “Bouncin’ Babes,” captured top honors in the GAA basketball league recently when they defeated the “‘76ers” for the title. The senior gals making up the title winning team are Terri Walls, Sandy Kruse, Mary Lou Turenne, Kathy Gaines, Wendy Houska, Melody Johnson and Sharon Wood.

50 YEARS AGO

Senior inspector of the U.S. Border Patrol at the Falls is Bryce Clinton who replaced Sidney Skiffington.

Winter Sports Days queen candidates are Fran Kocinski, Mary Youso, Valoise Boettcher, Pam Bilben and Karen Aklestad.

Mr. and Mrs. James Smart, 521 Eighth St., had the honor of having a photo of their daughter, Colleen, who will be a year old on Feb. 19, chosen for the February issue of “Hollywood Spotlite Photo Directory.” The picture, submitted by the infant’s mother, was accepted by the magazine which provides a photo service to advertisers.

60 YEARS AGO

Bill Smerika, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smerika, 913 Ninth Ave., arrived home after receiving his discharge papers from the U.S. Army.

AA Albert Gale Eggebroten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Eggebroten, Littlefork, recently completed training at the Great Lakes Naval Station.

Fred O. Cronkhite, 20, son of Mrs. Rose Cronkhite, 1107 Seventh St., recently was promoted to corporal while a member of the 5th infantry division in Germany.

Mrs. Alfred Belanger was honored at a baby shower Friday evening in the home of Dena Nicholson.

70 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hall of Holler announce the birth of a son this morning at Northern Minnesota Hospital.

New members Lily Ho and Gladys Christianson were received into Girl Scout Troop 14.

Mrs. Archie Kangas was honored guest at a shower given at the Vic Kusisto home, 1109 Seventh St. Hostesses were Mrs. Kusisto and her daughter, Marlene.

Margaret Lundquist had a birthday Monday and was treated by her friends with a coffee party and a gift.

Pet of the Week

Hello everyone, my name is “Bamboo.” I am 6 months old, current on my shots and neutered. I live at the new BHS holding facility and although it is really nice and comfortable, it isn’t where my brothers and I want to be. In search of: a lap with lots of pets and rubs, a window to look at the birds while I am safe and warm, a soft bed to call my very own, and all the food and treats my belly can hold. Hope to see someone soon.

For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the Holding Facility, 218-283-9276.

In loving memory of Larry Long, who passed away five years ago, Feb. 4, 2010.

Down the path of memories.

We gently tread today;

Our loving thoughts are with you,

As life goes on its way.

The memories we have of you,

Are something that we treasure;

It’s a way to keep you in our hearts,

And close to us forever.

Sadly missed by

Katsy and family

In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, Robert R. Scholler, who passed away three years ago, Feb. 6, 2012.

God took the strength of a mountain,

The majesty of a tree;

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea.

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night;

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle’s flight.

Then God combined these qualities,

There was nothing more to add;

His masterpiece was now complete,

He lovingly called it Dad.

Sadly missed and loved by

Bobby, Suzie, Jennifer and Mariah

In loving memory of our beloved father and grandfather, Cy Kirvan, who died 34 years ago, Feb. 7, 1981.

Peacefully sleeping, resting at last;

The world’s weary troubles and trials are past.

In silence he suffered, in patience he bore;

Till God called him home, to suffer no more.

Sadly missed by

June

Bobby

Suzie

and Jennifer

In loving memory of our special and precious loved one, Conrad Underdahl, who went to heaven Feb. 4, 1991.

We love and miss you more than words can say. You’ll always be in our hearts.

We do not need a special day,

To keep you in our mind;

For days without a thought of you,

Are very hard to find.

We have a special kind of feeling,

That is just for you alone;

A special place in our hearts,

That only you can own.

We love and miss you,

More than words can say.

If teardrops made a stairway,

And memories a lane;

We would walk right up to heaven,

To bring you home again.

Until we meet again — rest in peace, dear Conrad.

Sadly missed and loved forever -

Bonnie, Wendy, Jeff

Family and friends

XO XO XO

P.S. Give Millie, Gary and Wayne our love, hugs and kisses.