Surely, at one point or another, you’ve grappled with the paradoxical dilemma that towers over a tomato; how can it be both a vegetable and a fruit? Is one or the other the “official” classification? I knew that there had to be an explanation out there and I was determined to understand how this has […]
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I immigrated to the United States from France a few years ago. Even if I chose to leave, there are still some things that I miss from there. So, for me, reading French names here and there, or seeing French culture celebrated, warms my heart. Finding connections […]
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The Genealogy Tools & Resources hub on our website features a whole section for military research, linking you to resources like the Veterans History Project – a venture of the Library of Congress with the goal of collecting and preserving the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans – and the venerable Wisconsin Veterans Museum, which […]
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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 […]
There is something about being a library director that leads friends and customers to believe you’ve read every book on the library’s shelves, or that you read only “good” books, as in exemplary literature. I assure you I do not live up to either of those lofty goals, but people still tend to apologize to […]
This time of year can be hard for many people — and it’s not just because it’s cold, the sky is mostly grey or white, and spring feels eons away. It is because January is “Resolution Season”: the start of the year is when companies push products they’ve designed to make you feel the need […]
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I started working at the library as a PCS Coordinator back in July. Even though this is my first time working at a library, I am no stranger to jobs that require the planning and execution of major events. That’s why I was excited to see that the PCS department would be heavily involved in […]
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It’s been almost a full year of our Spice of the Month Club! In that time we have handed out over 850 samples of spices, helping the community to learn some new recipes and maybe branch out of their comfort zone by using some spices that they may not have tried before. It’s been an […]
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Whether you are trying to learn a new language for fun, preparing for a trip abroad or even for a permanent move to a different country, or you are simply curious about other cultures, the library has many resources to offer beyond traditional phrasebooks and travel guides. Sure, they will teach you the basic words […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Languages-and-cultures-Banner-scaled.jpg17072560Juliette, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngJuliette, Reference Services2025-12-22 12:26:202025-12-29 09:12:12Languages and Cultures at the Library
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t own books. Being avid readers themselves, my parents put books in my hands long before I could read a single letter. Trips to the book store weren’t as frequent as those to the library, but they were always special events. The books my parents bought for me […]
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Botanical Terms
/in Blog/by Riley, Reference ServicesSurely, at one point or another, you’ve grappled with the paradoxical dilemma that towers over a tomato; how can it be both a vegetable and a fruit? Is one or the other the “official” classification? I knew that there had to be an explanation out there and I was determined to understand how this has […]
French Heritage in the Chippewa Valley
/in Blog/by Juliette, Reference ServicesAs I mentioned in my previous blog post, I immigrated to the United States from France a few years ago. Even if I chose to leave, there are still some things that I miss from there. So, for me, reading French names here and there, or seeing French culture celebrated, warms my heart. Finding connections […]
Saving Our Warriors: Research Tools for Seeing History through the Eyes and Lives of Our Veterans
/in Blog/by Jan, Reference ServicesThe Genealogy Tools & Resources hub on our website features a whole section for military research, linking you to resources like the Veterans History Project – a venture of the Library of Congress with the goal of collecting and preserving the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans – and the venerable Wisconsin Veterans Museum, which […]
Tax Form Resources: Online Resource Highlight
/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 […]
Unapologetic Reading
/in Blog, Library Services/by Nancy, Library DirectorThere is something about being a library director that leads friends and customers to believe you’ve read every book on the library’s shelves, or that you read only “good” books, as in exemplary literature. I assure you I do not live up to either of those lofty goals, but people still tend to apologize to […]
Resolving to Take Up Space
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Christine, Reference ServicesThis time of year can be hard for many people — and it’s not just because it’s cold, the sky is mostly grey or white, and spring feels eons away. It is because January is “Resolution Season”: the start of the year is when companies push products they’ve designed to make you feel the need […]
To a Former Poet Who Lost Her Way
/in Blog/by Katie, Programing and Communications ServicesI started working at the library as a PCS Coordinator back in July. Even though this is my first time working at a library, I am no stranger to jobs that require the planning and execution of major events. That’s why I was excited to see that the PCS department would be heavily involved in […]
Explore the World Through Spice: The Adventure Continues
/in Blog/by Bethany, Reference ServicesIt’s been almost a full year of our Spice of the Month Club! In that time we have handed out over 850 samples of spices, helping the community to learn some new recipes and maybe branch out of their comfort zone by using some spices that they may not have tried before. It’s been an […]
Languages and Cultures at the Library
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Juliette, Reference ServicesWhether you are trying to learn a new language for fun, preparing for a trip abroad or even for a permanent move to a different country, or you are simply curious about other cultures, the library has many resources to offer beyond traditional phrasebooks and travel guides. Sure, they will teach you the basic words […]
Too Many Books? More Like Not Enough Shelves!
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Katie, Circulation ServicesI don’t remember a time when I didn’t own books. Being avid readers themselves, my parents put books in my hands long before I could read a single letter. Trips to the book store weren’t as frequent as those to the library, but they were always special events. The books my parents bought for me […]