Local librarian wins New York Times award
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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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