“Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange. These windows are also sliding glass doors, and readers have only to walk through in imagination to become part of whatever world has been created or recreated by the author. When lighting conditions are just right, however, a […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Creature-of-Habit-Windows-Doors-and-Mirrors.png7201280Riley, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngRiley, Reference Services2026-09-14 10:25:332026-09-14 10:25:56Creature of Habit
When people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the RCU Dabble Box in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
Summertime is underway and the weather is GORGEOUS! But no matter how appealing the weather may look, it can still be difficult to find the time or motivation to go outside. In a world filled with constant notifications, busy schedules, and indoor routines, I suggest we rediscover a simple, restorative practice: forest bathing. Despite its […]
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“Kids these days are rotting their brains and ruining their eyes! They should be doing something educational!” Sound familiar? Whatever you’re thinking that complaint is about, you’re probably wrong. This was the sentiment expressed a hundred and fifty years ago by city council members in Eau Claire when considering whether or not the library should […]
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As I read through Reference Service’s recent highlight of our online resources, I felt the familiar spark of curiosity for researching my family history. I re-logged into FamilySearch, a resource brimming with information, free and available through the library’s website. Checking if anything new was discovered along the lines of my family tree, I found […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/closeup-image-of-a-genealogists-workspace-showcasing-family-trees-and-documents-photo.jpg350794Rebecca, Circulation Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngRebecca, Circulation Services2026-05-19 13:19:352026-05-19 13:19:35How Library Resources Led Me to Sir Nicholas
If you’re from Wisconsin, you have likely been subjected to a number of awful jokes and criminal mispronunciations involving our place names. From Wauwatosa to Manitowish, our “most difficult” to say place names often have origins in one of many Indigenous languages in Wisconsin. The Algonquian languages tend to be the most common, particularly Ojibwe and its relatives – Menomonee, Potawatomi, and Cree. Though not quite as common, […]
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When people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the RCU Dabble Box in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
Spring is here! Grass is growing greener, trees are leafing out, and early flowers like daffodils and crocuses are blooming. Along with them come the birds. After a long winter, many species are returning from migration and are busy singing, nesting, courting, and defending territory. Spring is when birds are the most active, loudest, and […]
As a movie lover and film studies graduate, I’m always excited to see film programs in libraries, even in smaller ones. And yet, it’s fair to say that film is often not treated as a priority in public library programming. I’d love to see that change because I believe that film screenings have the potential […]
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New voices and old, Stories across space and time: Poets paint with words Whether you’re new to poetry or a seasoned aficionado, April is a month worth celebrating: National Poetry Month! Started in 1996, this literary celebration is in its thirtieth year of bringing attention to the various types of poetry and the ways poetry […]
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Creature of Habit
/in Blog, Library Services/by Riley, Reference Services“Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange. These windows are also sliding glass doors, and readers have only to walk through in imagination to become part of whatever world has been created or recreated by the author. When lighting conditions are just right, however, a […]
Online Resource Highlight: Government Websites
/in Blog, Library Services/by Riley, Reference ServicesWhen people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the RCU Dabble Box in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
Bathe in the Forest!
/in Blog/by Tawnie, Circulation ServicesSummertime is underway and the weather is GORGEOUS! But no matter how appealing the weather may look, it can still be difficult to find the time or motivation to go outside. In a world filled with constant notifications, busy schedules, and indoor routines, I suggest we rediscover a simple, restorative practice: forest bathing. Despite its […]
When Novels Had a Bad Reputation
/in Blog/by Katie, Circulation Services“Kids these days are rotting their brains and ruining their eyes! They should be doing something educational!” Sound familiar? Whatever you’re thinking that complaint is about, you’re probably wrong. This was the sentiment expressed a hundred and fifty years ago by city council members in Eau Claire when considering whether or not the library should […]
How Library Resources Led Me to Sir Nicholas
/in Blog/by Rebecca, Circulation ServicesAs I read through Reference Service’s recent highlight of our online resources, I felt the familiar spark of curiosity for researching my family history. I re-logged into FamilySearch, a resource brimming with information, free and available through the library’s website. Checking if anything new was discovered along the lines of my family tree, I found […]
Algonquian Language in Wisconsin
/in Blog/by Ricky, Circulation ServicesIf you’re from Wisconsin, you have likely been subjected to a number of awful jokes and criminal mispronunciations involving our place names. From Wauwatosa to Manitowish, our “most difficult” to say place names often have origins in one of many Indigenous languages in Wisconsin. The Algonquian languages tend to be the most common, particularly Ojibwe and its relatives – Menomonee, Potawatomi, and Cree. Though not quite as common, […]
Resource Spotlight: Genealogy Tools
/in Blog/by Riley, Reference ServicesWhen people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the RCU Dabble Box in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
Backyard Birding
/in Blog/by Jenny, Reference ServicesSpring is here! Grass is growing greener, trees are leafing out, and early flowers like daffodils and crocuses are blooming. Along with them come the birds. After a long winter, many species are returning from migration and are busy singing, nesting, courting, and defending territory. Spring is when birds are the most active, loudest, and […]
Celebrating Film and Community at the Library
/in Blog/by Juliette, Reference ServicesAs a movie lover and film studies graduate, I’m always excited to see film programs in libraries, even in smaller ones. And yet, it’s fair to say that film is often not treated as a priority in public library programming. I’d love to see that change because I believe that film screenings have the potential […]
New Voices and Old: Celebrating National Poetry Month
/in Blog/by Christine, Reference ServicesNew voices and old, Stories across space and time: Poets paint with words Whether you’re new to poetry or a seasoned aficionado, April is a month worth celebrating: National Poetry Month! Started in 1996, this literary celebration is in its thirtieth year of bringing attention to the various types of poetry and the ways poetry […]