'culture'

Egyptology

Tues, Feb 3 @ 5:30 pm

Grades K-5 // Get hands on in Ancient Egypt! Take a trip into Ancient Egypt to explore pyramids, excavate mummies, flood the Nile delta and more! 

Egyptian myths

by Menzies, Jean

J NF MYTH Egyptian DK 2022

Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.

Egypt's Fire

by Tom Phillips 

Junior PHILLIPS 

Twelve-year-old John Boarhog makes himself a snug home in the ceiling of the New York Museum of Natural History, where he reads anything, he can get his hands on and explores the artifacts after-hours. But when a rare Egyptian ruby, the highlight of the museum’s new exhibit, goes missing, John is accused of the crime. 

The taste of Egypt

by Dyna Eldaief 

641.5656 ELDAIEF 

Combining mouthwatering recipes with a fresh, contemporary design, The Taste of Egypt brings the sophisticated colors and flavors of Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine to the modern home kitchen in unpretentious, down-to-earth style. Impress your dinner guests with sublime appetizers such as stuffed-vine leaves and roast eggplant dip.   

Death on the Nile

by Agatha Christie 

Mystery CHRISTIE Poirot v.17
also in CD and e-audio

The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: ‘I’d like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.’ Yet in this exotic setting’ nothing is ever quite what it seems… 

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Nordic Fiddle with Vidar Skrede

Mon, Sep 8 @ 5:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of traditional Nordic fiddle tunes and original music. Vidar Skrede is a performer and composer of Nordic folk music, originally from western Norway and currently living in Milwaukee, WI. He is a multi-instrumentalist performing fiddle, Hardanger fiddle, guitar and mandolin.

Nordic Tales

by Chronicle Books 

398.2 NORDIC 
also in e-book

Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, this collection of traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore comes to life with glowing contemporary illustrations that conjure dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. At once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling, Nordic Tales will enthrall fairy tale fans and captivate those interested in the rich history of Nordic culture. 

Scandinavians in the State House

How Nordic immigrants shaped Minnesota politics 
by Klas Bergman 

977.6 BERGMAN 

Klas Bergman explores immigrant politicians and what drove them to become civically involved so soon after arriving in Minnesota. Profiling the individuals and movements at the forefront of this political activity, at the state and local level, Bergman examines the diverse political philosophies of the immigrant communities and reveals the lasting legacy of Scandinavian politicians in the creation of modern Minnesota. 

Extreme North

A cultural history
by Bernd Brunner 

948 BRUNNER 

An entertaining and informative voyage through cultural fantasies of the North, from sea monsters and a mountain-sized magnet to racist mythmaking. 

Norwegians in Minnesota

by Jon Gjerde 

977.6004 GJERDE 

The images of the Vikings professional football team, the stereotype of the "Norwegian bachelor farmer," and even Minnesotans’ speech patterns proclaim the state’s Norwegian heritage. But Norwegian settlers have contributed much more to Minnesota. Norwegians, who first arrived in territorial days, created lasting farming settlements, especially in the Red River Valley. Their Lutheran churches continue to dot the landscape. But their experience was also urban, as they entered the trades and industries of the Twin Cities. Today, Norwegian influence helps define Minnesota’s unique social, political, and business environment. 

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Internet Basics Workshop

At the Campbell Library:

• Tues, Jan 14 @ 10:30 am
• Thurs, Jan 30 @ 5:30 pm

At Good Samaritan - Heritage Grove:
(2122 River RD NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721)

• Wed, Jan 15 @ 9:30 am

Free digital literacy workshops are available in your community! Learn how to surf the web safely and confidently! An introduction for newly connected users for basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites.  More information

The Internet

by Echo Elise Gonzalez 

J NF TECH - Computers - Internet – GONALEZ 

Join Al, Stack, Tasky, and other colorful characters in this graphic-novel adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. Includes downloadable computer science activities that support and enhance learning. This title dives into computer networks, the hardware of the internet, how data moves over the internet, internet applications, and more! A glossary of terms also included. 

Internet Safety

by Anne Rooney 

J NF TECH - Computers - Internet - ROONEY 

The Internet offers great ways to learn new things and keep in touch with people you know, but you need to be careful. In this book you can find out why they need to be careful online, how to be safe when using social networking sites, how to keep their passwords safe, how to avoid cyberbullying, and much more. 

Because Internet

Understanding the New Rules of Language
by Gretchen McCulloch

302.231 MCCULLOCH 

Because Internet is for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are. Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured by the shape of our apps and platforms, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and replies. 

Smart Online Research

by Charlie Light 

J NF TECH - Computers - Internet – LIGHT

One of the best things about the internet is how much information is available at the press of just a few buttons. Today, research is so much easier than it was just a few generations ago. But with all that access to knowledge, how do researchers know good information from bad? In this book, readers will learn how to find reputable online sources when conducting research. Full-color photographs and detailed fact boxes will help them determine if information is reliable and trustworthy.  

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