Local librarian wins New York Times award

Children's reading area
Colorful chairs and easily accessible shelves create an inviting environment for young library patrons.
Photo courtesy of Hennepin County Libraries

Dana Bjerke, a youth services librarian at the Ridgedale library in Minnetonka, has won a New York Times librarian award for 2006. The award honors public librarians who have contributed to the accessibility and integrity of their institutions.

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