Inquiring Minds

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. Why can’t I download eBooks from the Library for my Kindle anymore? What happened?

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. What is a jackfruit?​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. How did Father Hennepin happen to name Louisiana? Was that an Indian word?

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. If I damage a library book, can I bring in a replacement copy of the same title rather than paying the Library for it? I promise that the replacement copy will be in good condition.​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. Do you have computers for general public use?

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. I’ve heard that it’s possible to revive a sluggish drain with ordinary household chemicals? Do you have a recipe?​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q.  So what’s the real story behind kombucha?  Is it good for you?  Or is it just a weird-tasting kind of iced tea?​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

NOTE: We will be taking a look back on some interesting questions while the librarian is on summer vacation.

Q.  What is a ‘knitting nancy’?​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

NOTE: We will be taking a look back on some interesting questions while the librarian is on summer vacation.

Q.  Can I request that the Library buy a new book by my favorite author as an e-book? I’d love to be able to read more library books on my e-reader.​

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

NOTE: We will be taking a look back on some interesting questions while the librarian is on summer vacation.

Q.  Fort Snelling was founded to protect white settlers in Minnesota.  Was it ever actually attacked?