Daryla Edmond was recently named as the new coordinator at the Frazee library, which is part of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library system.

Edmond, a former certified nursing assistant, lives in Frazee with her significant other, three children and a German Shepherd. She enjoys serving her community at the Frazee library and says she appreciates how welcoming the community has been.

Edmond’s appointment is the result of the retirement of the previous coordinator, Patty Nunn. Nunn served as coordinator for 6 years before retiring in 2020. 

Before serving as coordinator in Frazee, Nunn worked for the Detroit Lakes Public Library for 15 years, as well as touring the state as an oral storyteller. Even though she no longer works behind the desk, Nunn intends to remain a loyal library user.

Library offers 

kits for book clubs

LARL has added another service to its roster of options for residents. Residents of Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Wilkin have access to a collection of book club kits for club meetings and other literary-focused groups. Each kit will be equipped with 10 copies of a work of popular fiction or non-fiction with a special focus on Minnesota-based authors, along with helpful discussion guides and tips.

The kits can be borrowed for six weeks and includes titles appealing to a variety of ages, including “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger, “Give a Girl a Knife” by Amy Thielen, “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson and more. Learn more at www.larl.org/bookclubkits .

Library holds Adam Thielen-inspired poetry contest for grades 4-12

LARL is inviting students in grades 4-12 to participate in a poetry contest honoring a local football legend. 

Participants can submit original poems inspired by Adam Thielen’s football legacy for a chance to win an autographed  football donated by Choice Bank, a jersey or other great prizes. Poems will be accepted  through April 9. Learn more and submit your poem at www.larl.org/poetrycontest. Winners will be announced on April 30.

About Lake Agassiz 

Regional Library

LARL is a consolidated public library system comprised of 13 branch libraries and nine smaller sites serving the residents of seven counties in northwest Minnesota.