The school year has begun and the library is ready to help. We have books for the youngest infant, the oldest senior and everyone in between. We can provide you with informational resources from books to magazines to movies. Everyone can and should be learning something new every day; let us be your source for new things. Come check us out!
The junior room is now open the same hours as the rest of the library. Let us help you and your children find the books they need and want to make this school year terreadfic! The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 to 6; and Saturday, 10 to 3. The library can help you make reading and learning a regular part of your life.
The library is recruiting volunteers. We would like to get a group of people who would come in for a couple of hours each week and process new materials. We will provide all the training needed to prepare books, audiobooks and movies for check out by the community. If you are interested in volunteering at the library at a set time each week to cover book jackets, add stickers or stamps to books or movies please stop by the circulation desk at the library and fill out a volunteer application.
We are also looking for a volunteer or two to take books to homebound patrons as they need them. We currently have one patron, who is an avid reader that can no longer get to the library to get books and magazines. If you would be interested in meeting with a fellow library user, picking out books for someone to read, again, please stop by the library and pick up a volunteer application.
If neither of the above opportunity sounds like something you’d be interested but would like to volunteer at the library, please stop by and talk to Diane about other possibilities. We would love to have an active volunteer group at the library.
September is Library Card Month! It can be the most important school supply whatever your level of learning. Make sure your card is up to date and ready for you to borrow books, movies, magazines and more. Don’t forget our wonderful digital collection of materials that is available whenever you need it. Take a look at our website heep://internationalfallslibrary.us for all the available content. Give the gift of learning, a library card.
Come explore all that your library has to offer you and your family. We can keep you busy learning new things for a long time. Give us a try today you might be surprised what is available.
Be sure and join us this Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at the library for our first Pick & Tell of the fall. This is your chance to hear some of the incredible talent in this community and share your own talent with a supportive group of people. For ages 10 and up. Refreshments provided.
15 YEARS AGO
The Bronco girls varsity swim team lost a dual meet to Eveleth 59-41 despite first place finishes from Ashley Mitchell in the 160 individual medley, Carolyn Wiens in the 100 yard butterfly and the 400 yard free relay of Weins, Maureen Iffert, Ashley Amstrup and Courtney Sherwood.
25 YEARS AGO
Cadet officer Chad Frahm recently received his solo wings from the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. The week-long instruction in Waseka is an advantage to the cadet and starts him in the direction of his private pilot’s license according to the Civil Air Patrol. Frahm is the son of Douglas and Bonnie Frahm and is a student at Falls High School.
The Bronco football team defeated Hibbing 12-6 and remains undefeated. The games big defensive play was turned in by senior defensive back Geoff McLaughlin, who intercepted a pass at the Hibbing 21 yard line and scored on the return.
40 YEARS AGO
The Bronco football team lost to Grand Rapids 24-8 Friday night. Disappointment for the Broncos came early in the game as starting quarterback Howard Nevanen contracted a hand injury and left the game after only one play. A second member, Joe VanHeel, had to also leave the game due to injury.
50 YEARS AGO
Would-be thieves were thwarted at Sportsman’s Dock when caretaker Irvin Pullar turned on the floodlights. Pullar reported to Koochiching County Sheriff Milton Kochaniuk that the thieves fled when the lights turned on. The thieves had taken a number of gas cans from the boats moored at the dock but dropped them and ran when discovered.
60 YEARS AGO
Eight lettermen for the Bronco football team will lead the team tonight in the opening game of the ‘56 season. They are Lynn Skifstrom, captain Dale Hartje, Dick Kalb, Lyle Christie, Gene Steele, Dave Skime, Wayne Raboin and Tony Price.
Compiled by Journal staff
Pet of the Week
Hello, my name is “Helen.” I am as pretty as can be with my beautiful golden eyes and white bib. I enjoy being held, but right now my most comfortable spot is hanging out in my kennel and letting my people friends come to me and pet me. I am getting to know the other cats here at the Holding Facility and I am very happy to report, they are all very nice. I feel so safe here. This life makes me happy. I know I need to have a little patience. Patience is a virtue I am told. What I am talking about is finding my forever home. I know the perfect person for me will walk through that door very soon and we will know that we were meant for each other in that instant. I am spayed and up-to-date on shots. So, if you are out there, which I know you are, won’t you please come and meet me so we can share that magical moment with each other? — Always, Helen
For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the Holding Facility, 218-283-9276.
The following birth has been reported from La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Born to:
Dave and Kathryn Torkelson, Barwick, Ontario, a daughter, Marina Joy Torkelson, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, Aug. 14, 2016.
Two new Rotarians were welcomed into the International Falls Rotary Club recently. Pictured from the left are sponsor Amy Mortenson, inductee Aleisha Chase, president David McKee, inductee Ted Saxton and sponsor Pam Oveson.
