Gifts ideas for any literature lover (big and small)

BEA’S BOOKS/Abby’s Angle Gifts ideas for any literature lover (big and small) Happy holidays, readers! This article is brought to you by Beatrice Cosgrove and Abby…
Welcome to new Communications and Outreach Coordinator

The federation is pleased to welcome our new Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Julia McColley!
Come Celebrate Union Depot

Editor’s note: Publication of this regularly scheduled column does not equate an endorsement for Rafael Ortega in the Nov. 8 election. When we refurbished and reopened Union…
The limitations of our vision

Like most young people, my young friend wanted to drive. In her case, however, driving meant being particularly mindful of a visual impairment she has had…
A Lesson from the Past: Why the Flu Vaccine Matters

By Brooke Gensler, MDDid you know that in 1918, in the midst of World War I, an influenza epidemic swept the globe? This “Spanish Flu”…
“Elatsoe” is beautifully crafted

Fun fact about me: I really like suspense and mystery books. But sometimes, they can be a little much, and I reluctantly have to step away.…
Notebook Recollections: Walk This Way

Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for…
Saint Paul Public Library engages with music, theater, dance

By Terry GiintherLibrary Manager Kaleidoscope, a performing arts series for children under age 5, is back. With Kaleidoscope, children explore performing and visual arts that spark joy…
The power of truth telling

Building an Antiracist Community The power of truth telling It was a lie, based on a theft. Neither the theft nor the lie to cover up…