Long, long ago, back in the October days of my youth, visits to my grade school library meant finding a secluded corner to hunker down with a stack of Halloween picture books and diving into illustrations of amazing autumn days and murky, monster-filled nights. I can’t really remember most of the book titles, just page […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/smasher.jpg6951200Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing Specialisthttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngMike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing Specialist2020-10-19 08:00:542020-10-15 10:39:14Ode to an October Classic: The Pumpkin Smasher
During this month and throughout the year, library staff are working to improve access and develop more inclusive and equitable collections. National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15 and I wanted to encourage folks to check out a book from one of the library’s Latinx booklists or a music title from the […]
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I’ve heard it said that true friendships last forever and I believe this is true. While October has always been my favorite month for many reasons, it wasn’t until I started working for The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library that I added friendship to the list of reasons that I LOVE this month. […]
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Two years ago, my sister invited me to go to the Twin Cities Book Festival with her. I’d never been to a book festival before, but I love books and festivals can be fun, so I decided to go. The TCBF takes place in mid-October on the Minnesota State Fair grounds. In the Eco building, […]
Have you found yourself in a reading slump? If yes, you are not alone. When the quarantine first began, I initially thought that I would get so much reading accomplished. I was looking forward to all the books I was going to finish. But guess what? It didn’t happen. After talking to a co-worker about […]
That’s right, your Eau Claire library card can now give you access to one of the best and most up-to-date business and consumer databases online. The best part about it, it’s free! ReferenceUSA is an amazing resource to help you do research for all sorts of great things. You can find it on our website […]
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I see you. You are tired. You do not see an end to the exhaustion. You are feeling and doing everything you can to make it from one day to the next. You are fighting battles that some do not see. You are giving and giving and feel like you might break any day now. […]
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It has been twenty-three weeks (yes, I am counting) since the state’s initial stay-at-home order. By day three, I wanted a puppy. Now I know what you are thinking: “Ah, yes, yet another pandemic puppy,” and maybe you are right. But what better way to get through this pandemic than to bring home a lovable […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Friday-scaled.jpg13262560Anna, Information & Referencehttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngAnna, Information & Reference2020-08-25 11:05:282020-09-01 13:04:36Puppy Love
Time is weird. Let’s just acknowledge that. We experience the passing of time in odd and inconsistent ways and it shows in the way we describe it. Time flies, it crawls, it slips by, it stands still. Some months always seem to drag on (February, I’m looking at you) while others are gone in the […]
As with so many places around the country, and the world, the Eau Claire library is now open for business. And like most businesses or organizations, it is not business as usual. You need to know right off that anyone coming into the library, for any reason, or any amount of time, needs to schedule […]
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Ode to an October Classic: The Pumpkin Smasher
/0 Comments/in Blog, Staff Picks /by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistLong, long ago, back in the October days of my youth, visits to my grade school library meant finding a secluded corner to hunker down with a stack of Halloween picture books and diving into illustrations of amazing autumn days and murky, monster-filled nights. I can’t really remember most of the book titles, just page […]
Latinx at the Library
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Staff Picks, Your Community /by Pamela, Library DirectorDuring this month and throughout the year, library staff are working to improve access and develop more inclusive and equitable collections. National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15 and I wanted to encourage folks to check out a book from one of the library’s Latinx booklists or a music title from the […]
Celebrating National Friends of the Library Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Your Community /by Jamie CI’ve heard it said that true friendships last forever and I believe this is true. While October has always been my favorite month for many reasons, it wasn’t until I started working for The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library that I added friendship to the list of reasons that I LOVE this month. […]
Book Festivals, 2020 Style
/0 Comments/in Blog, Special Interest /by Stephanie, Reference AssistantTwo years ago, my sister invited me to go to the Twin Cities Book Festival with her. I’d never been to a book festival before, but I love books and festivals can be fun, so I decided to go. The TCBF takes place in mid-October on the Minnesota State Fair grounds. In the Eco building, […]
Books Worth Re-Reading
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks /by Michaela, Reference Services CoordinatorHave you found yourself in a reading slump? If yes, you are not alone. When the quarantine first began, I initially thought that I would get so much reading accomplished. I was looking forward to all the books I was going to finish. But guess what? It didn’t happen. After talking to a co-worker about […]
Ref, White, and Blue
/0 Comments/in Blog, Library Services /by Jon, Reference AssistantThat’s right, your Eau Claire library card can now give you access to one of the best and most up-to-date business and consumer databases online. The best part about it, it’s free! ReferenceUSA is an amazing resource to help you do research for all sorts of great things. You can find it on our website […]
Self-Care as Radical Action
/0 Comments/in Blog, Special Interest /by Libby, Community Resources SpecialistI see you. You are tired. You do not see an end to the exhaustion. You are feeling and doing everything you can to make it from one day to the next. You are fighting battles that some do not see. You are giving and giving and feel like you might break any day now. […]
Puppy Love
/0 Comments/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest, Staff Picks /by Anna, Information & ReferenceIt has been twenty-three weeks (yes, I am counting) since the state’s initial stay-at-home order. By day three, I wanted a puppy. Now I know what you are thinking: “Ah, yes, yet another pandemic puppy,” and maybe you are right. But what better way to get through this pandemic than to bring home a lovable […]
Time Warp
/0 Comments/in Special Interest, Staff Picks /by Stephanie, Reference AssistantTime is weird. Let’s just acknowledge that. We experience the passing of time in odd and inconsistent ways and it shows in the way we describe it. Time flies, it crawls, it slips by, it stands still. Some months always seem to drag on (February, I’m looking at you) while others are gone in the […]
YES, WE ARE OPEN!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services /by Charlie, Reference AssistantAs with so many places around the country, and the world, the Eau Claire library is now open for business. And like most businesses or organizations, it is not business as usual. You need to know right off that anyone coming into the library, for any reason, or any amount of time, needs to schedule […]