“Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for the 2022 Summer Reading Program at Carver County Library.
How are you? This is a common question that people often ask each other. The answer that often comes back is, ‘Fine, thank you.’
All children need someone to be there for them, whether to kick a ball around, empathize over adolescent friendships, or provide support for mental health issues or other adversities. They need to know that at least one person will never give up on them — no matter what happens in their live…
It is music in May with the Roe Family Singers at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand in Victoria at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21.
Not everything in nature appears the way you see it! I’ve said it over and over again in various ways. We see the natural world through the lens of a human and all of the things that go into being a human.
We wonder, what special days do you celebrate?
The Carver County Library and CareerForce Chaska are partnering to serve you better.
Are you a compliant egg or a defiant egg? You probably are wondering, what is this all about? What got us thinking about this subject recently is that we were peeling shells off of hard boiled eggs. Have you ever noticed that with some eggs the shells peel off quite easily (the compliant egg…
Club Books returns with a virtual visit from author Tia Williams on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. For more than two decades, Williams served as beauty editor for iconic magazines including Elle, Glamour, and Essence.
Did you know that you, yes you, have the distinguished title of CEO, chief executive officer?
Back in middle school, my parents often told me that I should reach for more mature and educational books. I was infatuated with young adult fiction at the time, particularly fantasy, and regularly whipped through two or three books a week.
Celebrate Music in May with Carver County Library. Traveled Ground offers a unique combination of folk, blues, roots rock, and Americana styles on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Waconia City Square Park.
Are you a conformist controlled by groupthink? What got us thinking about this is how social influence can impact our decision-making. Conformity and groupthink are aligning one’s attitudes and behaviors with others, even if you may not agree with their philosophies.
All month, we at Carver County have celebrated National County Government Month by honoring our employees, celebrating our innovations throughout the pandemic, and recognizing our partnerships that make our communities stronger.
The Friends of the Chanhassen Library’s book sale returns beginning Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit and find great prices on used books, CDs, and DVDs.
Looking up into the dark Wyoming night sky, all the stars in the Milky Way were shining so brightly it looked like white paint had been splashed across the sky from horizon to horizon.
Today we’re covering a very important topic that we’ve been meaning to write about for some time, but we keep putting it off. At times, it can affect all of us. The topic is — procrastination.
Join us for the official kickoff of the 2022 Chaska Seed Library on Saturday, April 30 anytime between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
What if someone says something to you that doesn’t seem quite right?
Within the past year, Apple began to sell AirTags, which are roughly the size of a large coin and designed to track other objects using its network of iPhones.
It is National Library Week! This means it is time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and observed in libraries across t…
It seems like there are as many different strategies employed for a bird’s survival as there are species of bird.
I am fascinated by the diversity of mother nature. And this was abundantly clear to me the other day while I sat in a tiny chair blind, in the dark, waiting for the sun to come up and for a ruffed grouse to enter the habitat that lay before me.
Recently we were sitting around playing some Elvis tunes. We’d been thinking about how complicated the world is with everything that’s going on. It’s easy to get discouraged if you listen to the news.
Last year, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in ash trees located inside the city limits. The MDA found woodpecker damage, bark cracks and tell-tale S-shaped tunnels under the bark.
Celebrate Arts in April with Carver County Library and join us to learn a new skill or polish one you already have. From classes with Parcel Arts to upcycling cards and crafts, we have something for everyone.
Anything rotten in your life and causing a stink?
Chaska native Kelsey Swanson will display her art at the Chanhassen Library during March and April.
Recently while leading a photo tour throughout Florida to photograph birds, it occurred to me how much things have changed. I don’t mean how much things have become worse, or crowded, but rather how much several species have increased in population.
What do you say to yourself in the morning when you first see yourself in the bathroom mirror? Why this is an important question is because it can have a significant influence not only on how your day goes, but also how your life goes.
March brings the official transition to the spring season, but did you know March is also recognized as National Nutrition Month? Carver County Library has resources to help inspire your meal planning, no matter what level of culinary experience you have.
What is the state of our state’s 87 counties? The word that most resonates with me when I contemplate this is “resolute.”
What does inner peace mean to you? For many it means being in a state of physical and spiritual calm and contentment, even when there’s stress and turmoil in the world.
The Twin Cities Metro eLibrary, a library shared by the eight Twin Cities metro public library systems, hosted by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency), reached a record-breaking seven million digital book checkouts in 2021.
Last week while leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, I was walking down a long stretch of beach with my group of photographers in tow.
Where are my keys? Where did I put my reading glasses? Why did I walk into this room?
Minnesotans are right to expect accountability and transparency from their public institutions. While this open approach to government is critical to ensuring that public programs and projects are run and managed efficiently, it is also important to ensure accountability and transparency bec…
From shows like “Riverdale” and “Euphoria” to all the bestselling young adult novels, the media is overflowing with depictions of steamy teenage romance.
When my husband and I decided to set our roots in the city of Carver, little did we know that my roots began here much earlier.
As a child, my mom would drop me off at my great aunts’ house on the way to get groceries and they would treat me like a princess, with tea parties on beautiful green daisy dishes.
With session upon us and an election around the corner, the safety of our citizens has been top of mind for many of us.
Once again, I found myself sitting outside in my small photo blind trying to capture a handful of images of birds in a winter/snowy setting. The temperatures were a balmy 5 below zero and I was starting to feel the cold penetrate my many layers of clothing.
The Bountiful Basket Food Shelf is once again participating in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign that is being held from Feb. 28 through April 10.
Are you the type of person who tends to put others’ wants and needs above your own? That’s not a bad trait if you’re doing it because it fits in with your personal morals, values, and principles.
Have you thought about how your attitude could affect your success? Years ago, there was a motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. He had a catchy phrase that is often quoted, “It is your attitude, more than your aptitude, that will determine your altitude.” Actually, lots of research backs up thi…
Having just returned from three weeks in Yellowstone leading photo tours and workshops, I am tempted to write more about the several encounters I had with the large charismatic predator, the gray wolf. However, this time I think I will write about a small, rather un-charismatic predator. A p…
Are you codependent? Maybe you haven’t thought about that question. Also, maybe you think codependency only applies when substance abuse is involved. Originally, the term “codependent” was used to describe the partner (enabler) of someone who had an addiction. It since has evolved to have a …
