Books

WORTHINGTON -- Sanford Medical Center Worthington will host the Books Are Fun Book Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital classroom.  For more information, contact the Education Department at 372-3106 or 372-3256. 

JACKSON -- The Jackson County Library's annual used book sale begins today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and will continue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, all at the Jackson American Legion. A $2 bag sale will be Saturday, and people are encouraged to bring...

Summer is here and the time is right to find something to read. Finding a good book fit for a summer read can be daunting, whether you're looking for a beach read or something for your kids. We asked a couple of librarians (Sandra Hannahs, director of the West Fargo Public Library,...

PIPESTONE -- For some, Jesse James is considered a romantic figure -- the subject of songs, movies and many books. The Meinders Community Library in Pipestone, counting on the public's fascination with the outlaw, will host author John Koblas for a presentation and book signing at...

WORTHINGTON -- Apparently, reading is still fundamental. When Tara Thompson, District 518's Early Childhood Family Education coordinator, advertised a workshop aiming to help adults more effectively read to young children, she was surprised at how quickly the 25 available spots were...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Dakotas Region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) will host its third annual Spring Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4 at Central Baptist Church in Sioux Falls. Keynote speaker is Tim Gillner, Art Director for Boyds...

WORTHINGTON -- Sanford Regional Hospital Worthington will host a Books Are Fun Book Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital classroom. Books Are Fun, a Reader's Digest company, is the world's leading display marketer of books and gifts. For more information, contact...