BOOKS
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
Birthday gift helps adult readers
The Sperling German Band presents a program of folk music from around the world at 7 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room. Instruments include accordion, saxophones, Lithuanian accordion, drum, Bohemian button box and Polish button box.
By Janet Jennings , January 27, 2010
Resolve to help your library
As we start a new year, many of us make resolutions for goals we want to achieve during the year. One of those goals might be to help the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Library.
By Janet Jennings , January 13, 2010
Change marks 2009 at the library
As we come to the end of 2009, I would like to wish you all Happy Holidays! There have been many changes at the library in 2009.
By Janet Jennings , December 25, 2009
Book shows both sides of Favre story
We’re not sure who had the idea first — author Ross Bernstein or the News Tribune editorial staff — but loving and hating Brett Favre across state lines was an obvious theme when the 2009 NFL season began.
By By Kevin Pates, Duluth News Tribune , December 19, 2009
Holiday season promises lots to do at the library but plan ahead for your reading needs
The Superior Singers perform their Christmas concert “Shine On!” at 7 p.m. Monday in the Superior Public Library meeting room. Come and enjoy the wonderful music under the direction of Brian MacDonell and have some refreshments served by the Friends of the Library. We are going to try out the meeting room instead of the chandelier area, because we can provide more seating.
By by Janet Jennings , December 09, 2009
Holiday closings announced
The Area Research collection of the State Historical Society that had been housed in our library has now moved back to the UWS library. With the new renovation, they have created a wonderful space for it on the second floor of the library. This collection included microfilm rolls of Naturalization Records.
November 11, 2009
Local businesses sponsor character-building books
“My Favorite Book” and “The Way to Go” are books for area 6 and 8-year-olds about positive character-building traits.
October 21, 2009
Library focuses attention on teens
Teen Read Week runs Oct. 18-24. This year’s theme is Read beyond Reality at your Library. To celebrate, the Youth Services Department will be hosting a Teen Book Swap. During this week, stop by the young adult area of the library to drop off a book and pick up a new one.
By Janet Jennings , October 16, 2009
Something new to learn, read and do
The book “Look Again,” autographed by author Lisa Scottoline is available as a single silent auction item through today as a mini fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. Ask at the front desk. Another fundraiser for the Friends is the sale of “Entertainment” coupon books. They will be on sale until Dec. 14 and make nice gifts. They are available at the front desk for $25.
September 18, 2009
Library has a lot to offer
Bonnie Baker teaches beginning sign language 2-3 p.m. Thursday using the manual alphabet, some finger spelling and teaching basic signs of interest to children. Handouts included.
By By Janet Jennings , July 22, 2009
Legg shares life, history in ‘Good Morning World’
A Superior native has become an author at age 90.
June 19, 2009
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