Have you ever looked through the library catalog for something you really wanted or a friend suggested but could not find it? It’s never a good feeling, but I’m here to remind you of two different options you have before you should give up on your quest! The first option, especially if the thing you’re […]
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It’s that time of the year again… The time of cozy drinks, oversized sweaters, crisp air… and of course, tacky Halloween decorations. In fact, September 22nd is the first official day of autumn! Fall is my favorite, and no matter how much I do during this season, I always feel like it’s not enough. This […]
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This last Saturday marks 20 years since the events of September 11th, 2001. So many facets of modern life changed as a result of 9/11 that it is difficult for many people to recall a world before the attacks took place. There are many lessons to be taken from 9/11, among the most important lessons […]
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Without a doubt, one of the best parts of my job is linking customers to their next great read. There are a number of ways that I make book suggestions. I help readers in person at Information & Reference, I share my recent favorites at the monthly BYO Book Club, I create Personalized Book Bundles […]
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It comes as no surprise that over the last 20 years the United States has been at war in Afghanistan. During that time U.S. troops worked hard to build relationships and help support people in Afghanistan to rebuild their county. While this was occurring people in Afghanistan risked their lives and welcomed U.S. troops into […]
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A fictional story based on true events By Stephanie It was a beautiful summer day. The sun shone, the birds chirped, the flowers bloomed, and a light breeze rustled the leaves on the trees. In the park, there were children playing, people and their dogs walking, Frisbees soaring, and picnics spread out on park […]
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People who know me well know that beneath my thin veneer of cynicism lurks a person who cries easily. I’m talking bursting into tears when a female vice president is sworn in, when finding out that the very first Hmong American gymnast wins the all-around in gymnastics, or when she finds out that her favorite […]
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In so many ways, 2020 was a bust, right? Certainly, the larger issues of death, illnesses, jobs lost, and businesses closing were the big picture but who did not miss their favorite outdoor activities? For me, it is all of the free outdoor music events that are so well attended in the Chippewa Valley. All […]
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While we are certainly not out of the clear of this pandemic, it has been nice to finally go to events again after getting vaccinated. One event I sorely missed last year was the Minnesota State Fair, which is one of the funnest events of the summer. I love checking out all the awesome things […]
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So, what is roleplaying all about? We have all found ourselves in some sort of roleplay scenario at some point in our lives, whether it’s acting out a customer interaction at work with your coworkers, pretending to be in a certain role while playing house as a kid, or while playing roleplaying games of the […]
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Not here? Never fear! (What to do when the item you want isn’t in the catalog.)
/in Blog, Library Services/by Jon, Reference ServicesHave you ever looked through the library catalog for something you really wanted or a friend suggested but could not find it? It’s never a good feeling, but I’m here to remind you of two different options you have before you should give up on your quest! The first option, especially if the thing you’re […]
Sweater Weather in the Chippewa Valley
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks, Your Community/by April, Circulation ServicesIt’s that time of the year again… The time of cozy drinks, oversized sweaters, crisp air… and of course, tacky Halloween decorations. In fact, September 22nd is the first official day of autumn! Fall is my favorite, and no matter how much I do during this season, I always feel like it’s not enough. This […]
Reflections on Generosity During Times of Crisis
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Social Work InternThis last Saturday marks 20 years since the events of September 11th, 2001. So many facets of modern life changed as a result of 9/11 that it is difficult for many people to recall a world before the attacks took place. There are many lessons to be taken from 9/11, among the most important lessons […]
Book Links: Linking You to Your Next Great Read
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Michaela, Technical ServicesWithout a doubt, one of the best parts of my job is linking customers to their next great read. There are a number of ways that I make book suggestions. I help readers in person at Information & Reference, I share my recent favorites at the monthly BYO Book Club, I create Personalized Book Bundles […]
Welcome, New Neighbors
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Libby, Community Resources SpecialistIt comes as no surprise that over the last 20 years the United States has been at war in Afghanistan. During that time U.S. troops worked hard to build relationships and help support people in Afghanistan to rebuild their county. While this was occurring people in Afghanistan risked their lives and welcomed U.S. troops into […]
The Summer the Librarians Went Outside
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Your Community/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesA fictional story based on true events By Stephanie It was a beautiful summer day. The sun shone, the birds chirped, the flowers bloomed, and a light breeze rustled the leaves on the trees. In the park, there were children playing, people and their dogs walking, Frisbees soaring, and picnics spread out on park […]
Tearjerkers for Film Fanatics
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianPeople who know me well know that beneath my thin veneer of cynicism lurks a person who cries easily. I’m talking bursting into tears when a female vice president is sworn in, when finding out that the very first Hmong American gymnast wins the all-around in gymnastics, or when she finds out that her favorite […]
Outdoor Music is Back
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks, Your Community/by Charlie, Reference ServicesIn so many ways, 2020 was a bust, right? Certainly, the larger issues of death, illnesses, jobs lost, and businesses closing were the big picture but who did not miss their favorite outdoor activities? For me, it is all of the free outdoor music events that are so well attended in the Chippewa Valley. All […]
Tasting the Unknown
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Jon, Reference ServicesWhile we are certainly not out of the clear of this pandemic, it has been nice to finally go to events again after getting vaccinated. One event I sorely missed last year was the Minnesota State Fair, which is one of the funnest events of the summer. I love checking out all the awesome things […]
Let’s Get Ready to Roleplay!!!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Services, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Bradley, Reference ServicesSo, what is roleplaying all about? We have all found ourselves in some sort of roleplay scenario at some point in our lives, whether it’s acting out a customer interaction at work with your coworkers, pretending to be in a certain role while playing house as a kid, or while playing roleplaying games of the […]