New Cookbooks

Posted: September 30, 2021 at 9:05 PM in Activities Adult Programming
If you're stuck in a cooking rut (or feeling the travel bug), check out one of these great new cookbooks from around the globe.  Here's the list in the catalog - https://decorah.biblionix.com/?booklist=27345 The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook - Emily Von Euw With her spectacular photography and witty banter, Emily envelops all of your senses with this … [Read More]

Orange Shirt Day

Posted: September 30, 2021 at 8:36 PM in Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming
Today Canadians observe Orange Shirt Day-- also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It was created as an observance in 2013 and is designed to educate people a about the Indian residential school system and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a century. Interested in learning more about … [Read More]

October Book Discussions

Posted: September 30, 2021 at 8:35 AM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in October. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Zoom links are available on the Library’s website or you can email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be … [Read More]

New Hobbies

Posted: September 23, 2021 at 10:23 AM in Adult Programming Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL
Do you need a new hobby? Here are 8 books to help you get your hands busy! Here's the list in the library's catalog -  https://decorah.biblionix.com/?booklist=27299     The Wild Dyer - Abigail Booth Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, … [Read More]

Contemporary Hispanic-American Fiction

Posted: September 16, 2021 at 7:30 AM in Activities Adult Programming
It's Hispanic American Heritage Month and we're kicking it off with a collection of contemporary fiction from Hispanic American authors. Drop in and check out the displays on either side of the library for these and other titles. We'll have another list later in the month focusing on memoirs, biographies, and non-fiction. Checkout our list … [Read More]

YA Friday

Posted: September 10, 2021 at 10:27 AM in Stay Curious Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming
It's #YAFriday and we're excited to kick off  National Hispanic Heritage Month.  Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  To celebrate we're spotlighting a handful … [Read More]

Redecorate

Posted: September 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM in Activities Adult Programming
Tired of your space? Check out these books for redecoration inspiration!  Here they are in the catalog -  https://decorah.biblionix.com/?booklist=27161 City Farmhouse Style - Kim Leggett Come along on the hunt to coveted country sources and the best secret antiquing spots, and learn how to create country farmhouse style in your city dwelling. Author Kim Leggett is … [Read More]