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THE VIEW FROM MY WINDOW My Thoughts on a New Library for Nobles County
I woke up from my afternoon nap on Sunday, and before Id even gotten off of the couch, I was struck by something Id contemplated before: the fact that I, at the newly-minted age of 43, have turned int...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 8:05 AM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Bamboo U
I heard over the years that we Americans are supposed to be threatened by the countless graduates being pumped out of the universities over in China. Well I figured I ought to check things out for m...
Posted on 5/5/12 at 8:53 AM
STAFF BLOG THE FARM BLEAT Bookmarks, book titles and bargains
A couple of years ago, a friend of mine told me about his e-Reader. Whats an e-Reader, I had to ask, envisioning some type of contraption to hold a book open or something like that. Two years ago Id ...
Posted on 12/9/11 at 10:13 AM
NEW PLATEAUS Bamboo U: part 1
So, I keep hearing from the New York Times and such that were supposed to be threatened by the countless graduates being pumped out of the universities over here in China. Well, I figure I'd better g...
Posted on 6/4/11 at 8:04 AM
OH LOOK! A SHINY THING The Marvelous Magical Library!
It's National Library Week this week! The Nobles County Library in Worthington is offering its annual book sale, so my coworker Julie and I wandered over there to check it out. There's still a great s...
Posted on 4/14/11 at 5:05 PM
Worthington native recognized for D.C. library work
Head of D.C. library system earns architectural awardWASHINGTON —When Ginnie Cooper accepted the post as chief librarian and executive director of the District of Columbia Public Library, she knew it entailed some big challenges, particularly in dealing with the institution’s crumbling facilities.
By Beth Rickers , May 05, 2013
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Public works to public library? Board considers transforming building
WORTHINGTON — In the continued search for a new site for the Worthington branch of the Nobles County Library, county administrator Tom Johnson said one perfect site hasn’t been found — but there is a new idea.
By Julie Buntjer , April 02, 2013
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Letter: Second level is a library suggestion
With the parking problem surrounding the expansion of the library, maybe a little thinking out of the box is required.
By Les and Judie Johnson, Worthington , March 26, 2013
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Inmate work program could aid in construction of new Nobles County Library
Wilkening to check with state on possibility for assistance with proposed projectWORTHINGTON — In one of the briefest meetings in recent months, Nobles County commissioners on Tuesday had a short list of agenda items to work through, primarily approving contract renewals and paying for ongoing maintenance upgrades.
By Julie Buntjer , March 05, 2013
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Broken sewer pump closes library
WORTHINGTON — A broken sewer pump caused the Nobles County Library to close Wednesday. It was closed for one day as the library resumed normal hours Thursday.
By Aaron Hagen , February 20, 2013
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Nobles County to pursue grant for new library construction
Staff to seek $1 million in funding from Department of EducationWORTHINGTON — Despite their plans to wait until mid-April to decide whether a new branch of the Nobles County Library will be built in Worthington, Nobles County Commissioners on Tuesday authorized library staff to apply for a $1 million public library accessibility improvement grant available from the Minnesota Department of Education for library improvements.
By Julie Buntjer , February 05, 2013
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Letter: Worthington should bear brunt of library project
A recent article in the Globe said that only 23 percent of “Nobles County Library” cardholders live outside the city of Worthington.
By Mike Eagen, Adrian , January 24, 2013
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Editorial: Library project still on the table
There had to have been some disappointed folks Tuesday morning at the Nobles County Board of Commissioners meeting after no action was taken on construction of a new Nobles County Library facility.
By Daily Globe , January 10, 2013
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Nobles County library project remains at standstill
New county shop building, expanded PJC garage move forwardWORTHINGTON — With three new commissioners sworn into office during Tuesday’s Nobles County board meeting, there were simply too many questions and not enough answers for them to approve a proposed $13 million capital improvement plan that would include construction of a new Worthington branch of the Nobles County Library.
By Julie Buntjer , January 08, 2013
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Nobles County library project advocates set to make their case
New commissioners also to be sworn in this morningWORTHINGTON — When three Nobles County commissioners are sworn into office this morning, one of the first things on their agenda will be to hear public testimony from Friends of the Library chairwoman Gretchen O’Donnell and Library Board chairwoman Jean Meester about the importance of a new county library building project in Worthington.
By Julie Buntjer , January 07, 2013
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Letter: City's involvement in library project has been minimal
In response to the story recognizing the three outgoing county commissioners, I could not help but see the interest in pushing the library project to be a city project.
By Alan Oberloh, Mayor, City of Worthington , January 02, 2013
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