Library

On Einar’s Easel

Born in Hedemark, Norway, Einar Dahl immigrated to the United States in 1902. He found work as a harness maker and shoe salesman. After Dahl came to the Twin Cities in 1907, he eventually found … Read more

Book Impersonations

    LIBRARY CLUB GUESTS DEPICT BOOK TITLES May 19, 1915 – Names of books were impersonated at the book party of the Robbinsdale Library Club, Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George … Read more

Library Club Relics

Colonial Relics Shown to Robbinsdale Library Club May 15, 1913 The Robbinsdale Library Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Huston. The subject for the afternoon was, “Manners and Customs in Colonial Days.” Mrs. … Read more

Remembering Rollie

We are saddened to note that longtime Robbinsdale historian Rolland “Rollie” Heywood died on August 20, 2023, at age 92. He is remembered as an invaluable font of knowledge for anyone who wanted to know … Read more

Miss Pollard’s Public Library

Moving Came Often for the Library, by Susan Kuehn, Minneapolis Star, August 22, 1951 On almost any summer day, especially the rainy ones. the Robbinsdale library looks like a school in session. Blond braids and … Read more

Gratia Alta Countryman, No Ordinary Librarian

We of the Robbinsdale Historical Society have always been fond of libraries (especially since our museum lives in one). But did you know that a nationally-known librarian figures into our story? Her name is Gratia … Read more

Hail to the Chief

The first Library and a 1912 map illustrating Robbinsdale’s proxinity to the biggest city in the state. The image at the top of the post  John Bloberger  and  A group of Parker School kids in … Read more

When the Governor was the Principal

This is the eighth post in a series featuring Dorthy Hartig’s History of Robbinsdale.  Mrs. Hartig was active in the Minnesota Women’s Clubs and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was also President … Read more

Our Library Table

This is the seventh in a series of posts featuring Dorthy Hartig’s History of Robbinsdale. This informal account was written for the Robbinsdale Library Club in 1948. A copy was placed Lee’s School’s cornerstone time … Read more