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1967 Program Dedication for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Branch Library in Detroit

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Detroit Public Library renamed one of their library branches the Laura Ingalls Wilder branch in 1967 and had a special dedication for the event with a program.  The branch – still open but now simply called the Wilder Branch today – was dedicated on Monday, February 6, 1967.

You can view the full program here.

It is not clear who was in attendance at the dedication,

They also have a photograph of the branch, prior to its new branch name, here.

The Detroit Public Library also has copies of various photographs, letters and illustrations in their collection, some of which can be viewed here.  It is part of Detroit Public Library’s Rare Book Collection and is open by appointment only.

Brand New Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion Video for Stars in the House

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There is another new Little House on the Prairie cast reunion to watch!  As part of the Stars in the House series for funding The Actors Fund, which helps the performing arts and entertainment community in times of need, crisis and transition.

I was also startled to read the fact the first episode aired 45 years ago… was it really that long!

Cast members include Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush, Matthew Labyorteaux, Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler.

And at the end, the cast sings the song Bringing in the Sheaves, which was sung by the original cast in several episodes of Little House on the Prairie, including the episode Mr. Edwards Homecoming.

You can enjoy the full reunion here:

While they were singing Bringing in the Sheaves:

Karen Grassle (Caroline Ingalls) video narrates children’s books

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If you have ever wanted the soothing voice of Caroline Ingalls to read you a story, you are in luck.  Karen Grassle has a YouTube channel where she narrates favorite children’s books, reading them to young children.

Her most recent is How the Coyote Stole the Summer, and is posting new stories regularly.

How the Coyote Stole Summer

And she has several others including Christmas stories she posted in December, as well as The Lorax and Miss Paul and the President.

Here are a few more to enjoy, you can find the rest on her official YouTube channel.

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus and illustrated by Jose Aruego.

Coming on Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis.

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael López

A Lost Button & The Letter from Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel.

You can find all the Story Time with Karen videos on her channel here.

Meet the Author Virtual Event with Prairie Fires Author Caroline Fraser

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Caroline Fraser, who wrote the Pulizer winning biography Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder, will be appearing in a virtual Meet the Author event celebrating Laura’s birthday anniversary.

During this meet the author event, the library will be discussing the book as well as taking questions about the Little House books and the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder for Fraser.

The event is part of the Somerset County Library of New Jersey’s Explore from Home programs.

Registration is required and seats are limited.

The event will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 8th, 2021 to celebrate Laura’s birthdate of February 7, 1867.

 

 

Virtual Little House on the Prairie Panel 2021 at Wizard World Event

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This month, many of the former cast members of Little House on the Prairie gathered for a virtual panel celebrating the show and their experiences on it.  9 cast members appear in the video!

The following cast members all appear:

  • Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls
  • Alison Arngrim who played Nellie Oleson
  • Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder
  • Charlotte Stewart who played schoolteacher Eva Beadle (can we mention her awesome Oleson’s Mercantile t-shirt?)
  • Hersha Parady who played Alice Garvey
  • Wendi Turnbaugh who played Grace Ingalls
  • Pamela Roylance who played Sarah Carter
  • David Friedman who played Jason Carter
  • Radames Pera who played John Sanderson Edwards

The panel is 1 hour 15 minutes and is hosted by Jerry Milani.

The cast recounts tidbits, trivia and stories of their time on Little House on the Prairie and is definitely worth spending the time to check it out.

You can view the video here: