Scanned issues of an interesting mix of 19th and 20th century newspapers, from L'Avant-Garde to The Yukon Sun, and even including The Mouse River Farmers Press, can be found at Google News.

When searching for full-text government information, remember to try FDsys: Federal Digital System from the U.S. Government Printing Office. This system provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Browse the collections to see what years are covered for each publication title.

Recently state agencies and employers held meetings to discuss what employers most value in prospective employees. The intent was to find better ways to prepare people for careers. Their findings may also help current job seekers to prepare better resumes and responses to interview questions.

If you are a business that is thinking about selling a product or service to the Hennepin County government check here to see how the process works and acquire a few tips for winning the bid.

Register now for our eBook classes - we'll be covering the basics on how to find, checkout, and download books.

The Raptor Center is offering many public programs in the coming months on bald eagles. Free, informal tours of the Center are offered most weekends throughout the year. The Raptor Center, part of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Uof M, is an internationally renowed education facility.

Family Handyman's website features DIY projects for home repair including interior repairs, exterior repairs and vehicle repairs.

If you are considering representing yourself in a Minnesota District Court without a lawyer, the state judicial branch's Self-Help Center is highly recommended.

Join a Master Gardener on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., at the East Lake Library, to learn the how-tos of edible landscaping. Fruits, vegetables, berries and edible flowers can easily become a part of your home landscape design. Registration required, begins Jan 22. Register online or call 612-543-8425. Presented in collaboration with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension.

The IRS is working to update forms and procedures that have been affected by the last minute changes to tax laws in the American Taxpayer Relief Act, passed on January 2. The target date to begin processing returns is January 30.

Nextstep Sustainable Communities Features of this Minnesota site include: searching for over 1,000 resources related to sustainability through regular or "action" searches, reviewing topic pages where top resources have been listed, posting and learning about jobs related to sustainability, posting sustainability-related events and reviewing the events calendar, adding the user's name to the online member directory and searching for others with similar interests, reviewing case studies, and more!

FAFSA on the Web is the place to start for getting organized, printing and completing forms and submitting your application online for the 2013-2014 school year. Apply as early as possible after January 1 of each year. Libraries no longer distribute paper forms.

Did you receive an eReader during the holidays? The Library has thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBooks for adults and children. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks at free classes.

Learn about books & reading, education, online safety and parenting & childcare for school age children in our section called for grownups on KidLinks, our website for students ages 6-12.

"Faith in America's Future" is the 2013 Inaugural theme. The 20th Amendment changed the beginning of a Presidential term from March 4 to January 20. When this date falls on Sunday, the public inaugural ceremony is held the following Monday. This means President Obama's second inauguration will coincidence with the Martin Luther King holiday on January 21, 2013.

On Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Champlin Library, a Master Gardener shares how you can create highly productive flower and vegetable gardens in small spaces. Learn to plan your space, use trellises, containers, wide-row or square-row, rounded beds and raised beds. Registration required; begins Jan. 15.
Register online or call 612-543-6250. Presented in collaboration with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension.

From the Minnesota Dept. of Health and learn more at flu.gov website.

With the war in Afghanistan coming to an end, the subject of overseas conflicts no longer made the top news stories for 2012. During the past year the public seemed to be more concerned with economic issues rather than foreign affairs.

Kick off the Year of the Snake. Celebrate Tet: Vietnamese New Year at various library locations. Learn unicorn moves and drumming to drive off bad luck. Listen to zodiac tales, watch and dance along with a cultural dance group, and enjoy a martial arts demonstration. Feel free to attend in traditional clothing. This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with Hung Vuong Association of Minnesota.

In January US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speed Skating all celebrate National Skating Month. Enjoy skating at many sites in Minneapolis and throughout the metro area; just Google your community name and ice skating.

ActionBioscience is a non-commercial, educational web site created to promote bioscience literacy. There are peer reveiwed articles and links covering six different topic areas. The Educator Resources section has lesson plans and teaching strategies for middle school through high school grades. Site is also available in Spanish.

Learn more about the arguments for and against gun control with Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Search for the "Guns and Violence" topic. Also included are recent newpaper and magazine articles on what causes violence and opinions on how to prevent it.

Games and quizzes to make language learning more fun!

Libraries don't have tax forms yet, but most forms and instructions are available online 24/7 through the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the IRS. For more information on tax forms, contact information, taxpayer assistance and additional resources, see the Taxes link in our Government Information subject guide.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born 257 years ago in Salzburg Austria on January 27, 1756. A child prodigy, he composed hundreds of pieces in a wide range of compositional styles. For more information about his compositions and life, check the Mozart Project online.

Are you wondering what laws were passed by the 112th (2011-2012) Congress? You can find a complete list of laws signed by President Obama by visiting Congress.gov.

Concerned about cost for vehicle repair? Get an estimate from AutoMD. Select vehicle, service and zip code.

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U of MN has just compiled its Top Five "Smart Politics" reports of 2012.

FamilyTree's 101 Best Genealogy Websites for 2012 lists the Best Online Genealogy Tools, Best Old Map & Photo Websites for Genealogy, Best Websites for Genealogy Research in Military Records and more!

Here's what you should know about the National Do Not Call Registry.