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Dear Reader: All of us, here at the library, had a groovy summer.  Now, let us look ahead with anticipation as September leads us into Autumn bliss with her hints of golds, crimson, and bronze.  “Bliss?” you ask.  Well, heck yeah! And here’s why:  check out your small town libraries’ list of upcoming events.  First…

Dear Reader: Another wonderful week at Russsell/Binscarth Library has flown by.  If you missed it, I am sorry, and, in case you haven’t already heard, (have you been under a rock?), let me tell you, Friday, August 18th’s, Friendly Farmer’s Market & Hot Dog Sale was made all the more abuzz with the music of…

Dear Reader, A new exhibit graces the walls of the Russell Library Gallery. Artist, Nellie Fotheringham is a self-taught artist with a focus in abstract art. Nellie has always had a keen interest in art, but only started to pursue making her own art after her retirement in 2018.  Fotheringham formerly worked as a Medical…

Dear Reader: You may already know this, but just in case you are unaware, or need to be reminded, Manitoba is renowned for its musical and artistic talent.  In last week’s article, you will have read about Lorne Pettitt’s musical performance at The Russell Library’s Friday Hot Dog Sale and Farmer’s Market.  In this week’s…

Dear Reader: Happy Friday! On Friday, July 28th the Russell branch of Russell & District Regional Library held it’s weekly Friday Hot Dog Sale and Farmer’s Market.  This Friday, however, it was Hot Dogs and Market with a twist!  We were thrilled to welcome Lorne Pettitt, violinist extraordinaire.  Born on July 14th, 1937, Lorne Pettitt…

Dear Reader: Happy Friday! Jenny Kostuik has completed her Field Placement at Russell Library.  Jenny leaves behind happy memories, and an amazing display for our Multilingual Section:  new and improved, it includes fiction and non-fiction titles for both children and adults in French, German, Ukrainian, and Tagalog. We wish you the very best, Jenny! Over…

Dear Reader: The Russell Library has a wonderful new children’s anthology collection, which includes such topics at Aquatic Life, The Secret World of Plants, Natures Treasures, and more!  This set of books are not only beautifully embossed on the outside but contain amazing and informative illustrations on the inside.  Be sure to check out these…

Dear Reader: This week at Russell Library, we welcome Jenny Kostuik.  Jenny will be with us as a Student Field Placement until July 21. Miss Kostuik is enrolled in the Library & Information Technology Program at Red River College Polytechnic. Please come on in and say hello to Jenny when next you are in town.…

Dear Reader:   Happy day to you from Russell & District Regional Library.  On July 1st, both the Russell Library branch and Binscarth Library branch librarians joined together on the back of the Russell—Binscarth Library : “You need to read!” float in Celebration of Canada Day.  Your small-town librarians were smiling, waving, and wishing onlookers…