I admit that I am dating myself, because when I was in school, and you went to the library for research, you stepped up to a large cabinet full of index cards. For example, if you wanted information about Abraham Lincoln, you searched his last name in the card catalog, alphabetical order in the ‘Ls’, […]
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It’s late November. Winter is settling in for the long haul, and so am I. I’m always a bit of a homebody, but when the weather adopts an attitude of bitter cold and relentless snow, I get downright hermit-like. Mother Nature’s encouraging autumn whisper, gentling murmuring stay inside, where it’s cozy and warm has become […]
I have always enjoyed the feeling of opening a brand new book. The crisp, untouched pages, vibrant colors that just pop and fresh ink and new paper smell that hits your nose before you even open it. There is something magical knowing that no one else has ever witnessed the adventures in your brand new […]
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One of the many things I love about books is the way they can show you another way of thinking and feeling. They can also take you to another place physically. For example, they put you in someone else’s shoes or they show you what it’s like to live in or visit another place. My […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D.C..jpg486720Peter, Circulation Pagehttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngPeter, Circulation Page2018-11-12 08:00:572018-11-12 16:05:42A Sense of Place: Home Is Where the Hurt Is
We are excited to announce that L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is celebrating International Games Week for the first time ever. We have a variety of programs available for the week covering a wide spectrum of gaming. On Monday we have our Pen & Paper Night with our wonderful volunteer game master, John. John will […]
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If you routinely make suggestions for purchase, you may have noticed that the “Downloadable Media” location is no longer available. Instead, visit Wisconsin’s Digital Library at https://wplc.overdrive.com/ and sign in. Select “Indianhead Federated Library System”, enter your card number, and then click “sign in”. After signing in, you’ll be returned to the main page. […]
October 21-27 is National Friends of the Library Week which makes me reflect upon the time I’ve served on the Friends board. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside many talented and dedicated volunteers and library staff who believe in the power of libraries to change lives and are working to ensure our library’s future. […]
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Are you new to proposal writing? Or are you looking for a quick refresher? If so, you will want to check out next month’s live viewing of Foundation Center webinar, “Introduction to Proposal Writing.” It will be held in the Chippewa Room on Wednesday, November 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. This class will provide […]
In the fall an avid reader’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of books. With due apology to Alfred, Lord Tennyson for mangling his musings on spring, I can’t help but think my observation is more universally apt. As the days draw in and the weather turns cool, my longing to be curled up in a […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CVBF-blog.jpg4501200Susan, Library Associatehttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngSusan, Library Associate2018-10-08 08:15:382018-10-04 14:14:42Fall Is the Season for Reading
If you didn’t already know, the library has a large selection of video games available for check out on a variety of consoles like the PS4 or Xbox One. The shelf where these are kept is sandwiched between the Staff Picks and As Seen on Our Blog shelving on the first floor. After a parent […]
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Happy Birthday Melvil Dewey, Father Of The Dewey Decimal System
/in Blog/by Charlie, Reference ServicesI admit that I am dating myself, because when I was in school, and you went to the library for research, you stepped up to a large cabinet full of index cards. For example, if you wanted information about Abraham Lincoln, you searched his last name in the card catalog, alphabetical order in the ‘Ls’, […]
A Hibernating Hobbyist
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesIt’s late November. Winter is settling in for the long haul, and so am I. I’m always a bit of a homebody, but when the weather adopts an attitude of bitter cold and relentless snow, I get downright hermit-like. Mother Nature’s encouraging autumn whisper, gentling murmuring stay inside, where it’s cozy and warm has become […]
Give a Kid a Book
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Maria, Friends CoordinatorI have always enjoyed the feeling of opening a brand new book. The crisp, untouched pages, vibrant colors that just pop and fresh ink and new paper smell that hits your nose before you even open it. There is something magical knowing that no one else has ever witnessed the adventures in your brand new […]
A Sense of Place: Home Is Where the Hurt Is
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Peter, Circulation PageOne of the many things I love about books is the way they can show you another way of thinking and feeling. They can also take you to another place physically. For example, they put you in someone else’s shoes or they show you what it’s like to live in or visit another place. My […]
International Games Week is Here!
/in Blog, Library Events, Special Interest/by Bradley, Reference ServicesWe are excited to announce that L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is celebrating International Games Week for the first time ever. We have a variety of programs available for the week covering a wide spectrum of gaming. On Monday we have our Pen & Paper Night with our wonderful volunteer game master, John. John will […]
Suggesting E-items
/in Blog, Library Services/by Kevin, Reference AssistantIf you routinely make suggestions for purchase, you may have noticed that the “Downloadable Media” location is no longer available. Instead, visit Wisconsin’s Digital Library at https://wplc.overdrive.com/ and sign in. Select “Indianhead Federated Library System”, enter your card number, and then click “sign in”. After signing in, you’ll be returned to the main page. […]
National Friends of the Library Week
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Brenda B.October 21-27 is National Friends of the Library Week which makes me reflect upon the time I’ve served on the Friends board. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside many talented and dedicated volunteers and library staff who believe in the power of libraries to change lives and are working to ensure our library’s future. […]
Grant Proposal Writing
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services/by Michaela, Technical ServicesAre you new to proposal writing? Or are you looking for a quick refresher? If so, you will want to check out next month’s live viewing of Foundation Center webinar, “Introduction to Proposal Writing.” It will be held in the Chippewa Room on Wednesday, November 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. This class will provide […]
Fall Is the Season for Reading
/in Blog, Library Events, Your Community/by Susan, Library AssociateIn the fall an avid reader’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of books. With due apology to Alfred, Lord Tennyson for mangling his musings on spring, I can’t help but think my observation is more universally apt. As the days draw in and the weather turns cool, my longing to be curled up in a […]
Switch it Up
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Jon, Reference ServicesIf you didn’t already know, the library has a large selection of video games available for check out on a variety of consoles like the PS4 or Xbox One. The shelf where these are kept is sandwiched between the Staff Picks and As Seen on Our Blog shelving on the first floor. After a parent […]