Staff Picks!

Virtual 80’s Music Trivia | January 28

From synth-pop to hard rock, the music of the 1980s had something for everyone! Test your knowledge of 80s music at a FREE virtual trivia contest hosted by libraries in the Northern Waters Library Network! You’ll compete against other fans of 80s music for bragging …

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Boost Your Brain | January 28 – March 18

The ADRC of Douglas County will host a free Boost Your Brain and Memory workshop at the library on Tuesdays from January 28 through March 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This workshop takes a holistic approach to improving brain health in older adults. Learn …

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Join us for our 15th annual Love Your Local Artist fundraiser!

Join us Friday, February 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for Love Your Local Artist, our annual fundraiser that celebrates local art, local libraries, and community!

Love Your Local Artist includes tons of local art, live music, wine and refreshments, and a raffle featuring artwork donated …

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Page Turners Book Club | January 2 & 30

Our Page Turners Book Club is a great way to read great books and connect with other eager readers! New participants are always welcome! Our January book selection is The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal, a novel of family, Midwestern values, hard …

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Library Catalog

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Digital Library

Download FREE e-books, music, & videos with your library card! Download the Libby app, select Northern Waters Library System, then enter in your library barcode number.

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NewsBank

NewsBank offers a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Superior Telegram and the Duluth News Tribune. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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BadgerLink

The BadgerLink* database portal offers Wisconsin residents access to businesshealth,   literaturemagazine and newspaper resources, many available in full-text.

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Hoopla Digital!

Hoopla is a web and mobile streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, e-books, magazines, movies, music, and TV that can be used on mobile devices, desktop computers, and "smart" TVs! **Access to this resource is limited to Superior & Douglas County residents only**

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