BOOKS
Local author offer book talk, signing
The library will be closed Saturday and Monday for Labor Day. Local author and educator, Linda Berg, will be giving a book talk and book signing for her newly published book, “The Kissing Pot,” in the large meeting room at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.By Janet Jennings , September 01, 2010
Improve health, find job hunting skills with a visit to the library 
The Friends of the Library meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the library classroom. Be a part of this important library support group as it plans programs and activities for fall.
By By Janet Jennings , August 20, 2010
Finished your summer reading yet?
Those of you who are keeping track of your reading for the Summer Reading and Teen Read programs, your reading logs are due on Saturday. Bailey the dog will be here to listen to young readers that day for ten minutes each from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library classroom.
By Janet Jennings , August 06, 2010
From days when horse sense was a way of life
“Horse-Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses”
By Jerry Apps
Copyright 2010
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
$24.95 / $28.95 Canada
199 pages
By By Terri Schlichenmeyer , August 06, 2010
Dance, strategize, learn at library
James Moors is an international performer and recording artist who calls Superior his home. Don’t miss his program in the library meeting room 2-3 p.m. July 28. He integrates music with movement, games, and storytelling.
By By Janet Jennings , July 21, 2010
Boys trail girls in reading; can fart jokes help?
Boys have lagged behind girls in reading achievement for more than 20 years, but the gender gap now exists in nearly every state and has widened to mammoth proportions — as much as 10 percentage points in some, according to the Center on Education Policy.
By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Writer , July 21, 2010
Illusions, memories to entertain at the library
Jacob Roeber’s Magic and Illusion Show comes to the library meeting room 2-3 p.m. Wednesday. Come, meet, enjoy and be awed by the talent of 16-year-old Roeber. He performs a 45-minute magic and illusion show suitable for the entire family. No registration needed for this free program.
By Janet Jennings , July 02, 2010
Summer fun at the library includes bead design, magic
Tami LaPole Edmunds from Art in the Alley of Superior demonstrates the art of making bead bracelets 2-3 p.m. Wednesday in the library meeting room.
By By Janet Jennings , June 25, 2010
Books based on 'Glee' set for August release
NEW YORK (AP) — The class of "Glee" will be hitting the books.
Little Brown Books for Young Readers announced Wednesday that five authorized books based on the hit Fox series will be coming out, starting in August with the prequel novel, "The Beginning."
By Hillel Italie, AP National Writer , June 10, 2010
Story of Wisconsin’s earthy champion
“Gaylord Nelson: Champion for Our Earth”
By Sheila Terman Cohen
Copyright 2010, Wisconsin Historical Society Press
$12.95 / $14.95 Canada
109 pages
May 07, 2010
Something for all ages, tastes
The Friends of the Superior Public Library annual book sale runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the library.
April 23, 2010
Author leads community read
The library sponsors a book discussion of the book “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” at 6:30 p.m. April 12 in the library classroom. The story is set in Northern Wisconsin and references Mellen, Ashland, Bayfield, Superior and Duluth.
By Janet Jennings , March 24, 2010
Washburn author talks ‘Williwaw Winds’
Sally Bair, an author from near Washburn, will present a book talk on her latest book “Williwaw Winds.” It begins at 2 p.m. today in the library classroom. She will have copies of her book available and the Friends of the Library provide refreshments.
By Janet Jennings , February 24, 2010
Books sought for library sale
The Friends of the Superior Public Library need your donations of gently used books for their spring book sale. The group is asking for both paperbacks and hardcover fiction and nonfiction for adults and children.
February 10, 2010
Library circulation up, sharing continues to climb in 2009 according to annual report
Kids will have an opportunity to read to Bailey the Dog 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the library classroom. By reading to Bailey, new readers improve skills.
By Janet Jennings , February 05, 2010
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