WHAT IS IT? Thirty-two years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Passed with bipartisan support, this landmark civil rights legislation prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including schools, transportation, in the work force, and all public and private places […]
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With season four of Stranger Things taking over the world, I feel this is an appropriate time for us to revisit the ‘80s! Because I am a child of the ‘80s it is my opinion that this was the best decade, partially from the nostalgia that I have attached to it, but more so because […]
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The history of significant tornadoes in west-central Wisconsin is thankfully sparse. Ask someone to name one, and the three most likely answers would be the 1958 Colfax tornado (a particularly strong storm that is in the living memory of quite a few locals), the 1899 New Richmond tornado (which killed 117 and remains the deadliest […]
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Lately, the talk of the library has been the Summer Reading Programs for both children and adults. But this week I want to take on something a little different: summer reading lists. Most bibliophiles are likely to have an ever-constant, ever-growing To Be Read (TBR) list. But for those die-hard bibliophiles, one list may not […]
Several difficult, emotionally charged, and polarizing issues are dominating national discourse in recent weeks. As humans, we all have opinions and we all want to be heard. One of the most convenient and tempting ways to share our opinions is, of course, the internet. Shouting into the void may be satisfying in the moment and […]
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One of the greatest ways to get a bunch of librarians talking is to ask them what they have found inside of returned materials. My favorites have been a slice of cheese inside a book, a pancake in a DVD case, and a kitten in a backpack. Do not worry, the kitten is fine! While […]
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The first pride festival I attended was in Minneapolis with my family. The year was 2000. I was an inquisitive 17-year-old, moving from infancy to adulthood. There was so much to take in, so much to learn about. I do not recall every detail of that first experience, but what I did take away from […]
I wanted to ride my bicycle…but I couldn’t. After my old Schwinn finally pedaled its last mile, I had been looking at getting a replacement that was just right to fill that void. After doing a lot of research and looking around the area and the internet, I wanted to share some thoughts and resources […]
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Saying goodbye has never been something I’ve been very good at. In fact, until last month, I’d never quit or put in my two weeks notice for a job before. I’ll try my best not to be too sappy or corny with this post, but as you can tell from the title, this is my […]
Do you like to read books? Do you like books a lot? “I do, I do!” you say when you’re put on the spot. Do you like to win prizes? Earn badges for proof? “Of course,” you say, “stop being so gosh darn aloof.” “What’s this all about? Why’s reading so important? ‘tis summer, […]
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Celebrating 32 Years of the ADA
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianWHAT IS IT? Thirty-two years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Passed with bipartisan support, this landmark civil rights legislation prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including schools, transportation, in the work force, and all public and private places […]
Nostalgia for the ’80s – Outside Edition
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Bethany, Reference ServicesWith season four of Stranger Things taking over the world, I feel this is an appropriate time for us to revisit the ‘80s! Because I am a child of the ‘80s it is my opinion that this was the best decade, partially from the nostalgia that I have attached to it, but more so because […]
The Forgotten Tornado: Exploring the Events of June 13th, 1930
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Katie, Circulation ServicesThe history of significant tornadoes in west-central Wisconsin is thankfully sparse. Ask someone to name one, and the three most likely answers would be the 1958 Colfax tornado (a particularly strong storm that is in the living memory of quite a few locals), the 1899 New Richmond tornado (which killed 117 and remains the deadliest […]
Summer Reading Lists
/in Blog/by Sarah, Reference ServicesLately, the talk of the library has been the Summer Reading Programs for both children and adults. But this week I want to take on something a little different: summer reading lists. Most bibliophiles are likely to have an ever-constant, ever-growing To Be Read (TBR) list. But for those die-hard bibliophiles, one list may not […]
How to Be Heard
/in Blog, Your Community/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesSeveral difficult, emotionally charged, and polarizing issues are dominating national discourse in recent weeks. As humans, we all have opinions and we all want to be heard. One of the most convenient and tempting ways to share our opinions is, of course, the internet. Shouting into the void may be satisfying in the moment and […]
How to Care for Your Library Materials
/in Blog/by Sadie, Circulation ServicesOne of the greatest ways to get a bunch of librarians talking is to ask them what they have found inside of returned materials. My favorites have been a slice of cheese inside a book, a pancake in a DVD case, and a kitten in a backpack. Do not worry, the kitten is fine! While […]
Happy Pride Month!
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Elizabeth, Reference Services ManagerThe first pride festival I attended was in Minneapolis with my family. The year was 2000. I was an inquisitive 17-year-old, moving from infancy to adulthood. There was so much to take in, so much to learn about. I do not recall every detail of that first experience, but what I did take away from […]
I Want to Ride My Bicycle
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Christa, Circulation ServicesI wanted to ride my bicycle…but I couldn’t. After my old Schwinn finally pedaled its last mile, I had been looking at getting a replacement that was just right to fill that void. After doing a lot of research and looking around the area and the internet, I wanted to share some thoughts and resources […]
Saying Goodbye Isn’t Easy
/in Blog/by Jon, Reference ServicesSaying goodbye has never been something I’ve been very good at. In fact, until last month, I’d never quit or put in my two weeks notice for a job before. I’ll try my best not to be too sappy or corny with this post, but as you can tell from the title, this is my […]
Read Here, There, and Everywhere: Books on the Move Summer Reading for Adults in Anapestic Tetrameter
/in Blog, Library Events/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianDo you like to read books? Do you like books a lot? “I do, I do!” you say when you’re put on the spot. Do you like to win prizes? Earn badges for proof? “Of course,” you say, “stop being so gosh darn aloof.” “What’s this all about? Why’s reading so important? ‘tis summer, […]