Brainerd’s historic water tower was built over a four-year period from 1919 to 1922. The iconic structure near the downtown area has come to represent Brainerd even though it is not used to hold water anymore and it is in disrepair with ongoing efforts to save the landmark structure.
December often seems like the busiest time of year with holiday concerts, Christmas programs, decorating, shopping, baking and holiday correspondence to send. Â This year, while there is a brief reprieve in events and fewer and smaller get-togethers, the season seems no less busy. Â Carving out a time for reflection and peaceful moments can be restorative this time of year. Â Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, or the season of cold and darkness, the library has a plentiful selection of available resources.Â
Reading holiday- or winter-themed stories and essays is a cherished pastime of mine. No holiday season is complete without a rereading of âA Minnesota Christmas Anthology,â edited by Stephen Engles. Another favorite is âChristmas in Minnesota: A Celebration in Memories, Stores, and Recipes of Seasons Past,â edited by Marilyn Ziebarth and Brian Horrigan. It contains some of the same stories and adds