Mystery holds third place as one of the most popular genres of all time according to Ola Kowalczyk, Most Popular Book Genres Infographic, and second in sales according to Bookstr, Book Genres That Make The Most Money. I can believe that to be true what with the number of mystery and detective fiction that seems to pour […]
Earth Day! If you’re reading this, then it has already passed as it was on Sunday, April 22nd, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still contribute! The environment doesn’t need just one day a year of attention. It needs every day. So, what is it? Some may wonder what Earth Day is. Others might even […]
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Photo caption: Former Eau Claire Poet Laureate, Bruce Taylor, reads at a Chippewa Valley Writers Guild event. Photo by Justin Patchin. Eau Claire is a pretty great place to live if you’re a writer…we have a ton of local talent and many of those folks have dedicated themselves to ensuring there are plenty of […]
April ‘tis the National Month of Poetry To celebrate sonnets and odes and songs And forget our woes that it is so snowy… Although the weather feels like February, We can rally and cheer our way through, With Byron, Burns and Bukowski All on the shelves at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library You […]
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My name is Susan, and I am an introvert. This has some real and measurable advantages. I am the opposite of a “joiner,” so my chances of being seduced into some crazy cult, for example, are zero. Unlike extroverts, who recharge by socializing, I spend my energy being with people. In fact, I love people. I […]
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Most of us probably think of winter as a good time to sit inside by the fire and curl up with a good book. However, springtime offers us an opportunity for renewal and revitalization. I can picture it now: sitting outside on a blanket, soaking up the sun, and getting lost in a new read. […]
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Imagine waving to a friend as she leaves on vacation, then not knowing if she had arrived safely at her destination for many days, even weeks, after the fact. You rush to the mailbox day after day, waiting for word. Then, finally, there it is: a postcard! You squint to decipher your friend’s handwriting, especially […]
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If I ever want to make my night a little quirky and fun, I know I need go no further than watching one of the many films the Coen brothers have produced and/or directed over the years. While I like some of their movies more than others, I can’t say I’ve ever seen one I […]
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As my daughter Cate approaches her very first birthday, I’ve had a slight internal struggle over what to gift her for the occasion. The sensible side of me says to stick with a couple essentials since she most likely won’t remember the presents. But the other side of me, the one who goes a little […]
I think the winter blues get all of us this time of year. I often hear “I am ready for spring” or “spring can’t get here fast enough.” I couldn’t agree more. The tail end of winter always seems too long. There are some distractions of course, the Winter Olympics I am sure has many […]
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Be a Sleuth
/in Blog, Library Services, Staff Picks/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerMystery holds third place as one of the most popular genres of all time according to Ola Kowalczyk, Most Popular Book Genres Infographic, and second in sales according to Bookstr, Book Genres That Make The Most Money. I can believe that to be true what with the number of mystery and detective fiction that seems to pour […]
Earth Day 2018
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Bradley, Reference ServicesEarth Day! If you’re reading this, then it has already passed as it was on Sunday, April 22nd, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still contribute! The environment doesn’t need just one day a year of attention. It needs every day. So, what is it? Some may wonder what Earth Day is. Others might even […]
Writers
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Isa, Programming LibrarianPhoto caption: Former Eau Claire Poet Laureate, Bruce Taylor, reads at a Chippewa Valley Writers Guild event. Photo by Justin Patchin. Eau Claire is a pretty great place to live if you’re a writer…we have a ton of local talent and many of those folks have dedicated themselves to ensuring there are plenty of […]
An April Villanelle
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Events/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianApril ‘tis the National Month of Poetry To celebrate sonnets and odes and songs And forget our woes that it is so snowy… Although the weather feels like February, We can rally and cheer our way through, With Byron, Burns and Bukowski All on the shelves at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library You […]
Introverts’ Book Club
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Special Interest/by Susan, Library AssociateMy name is Susan, and I am an introvert. This has some real and measurable advantages. I am the opposite of a “joiner,” so my chances of being seduced into some crazy cult, for example, are zero. Unlike extroverts, who recharge by socializing, I spend my energy being with people. In fact, I love people. I […]
Spring Has Sprung: Michaela’s Book Picks
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Michaela, Technical ServicesMost of us probably think of winter as a good time to sit inside by the fire and curl up with a good book. However, springtime offers us an opportunity for renewal and revitalization. I can picture it now: sitting outside on a blanket, soaking up the sun, and getting lost in a new read. […]
Postcards: Collectible Time Capsules
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Katie, Circulation ServicesImagine waving to a friend as she leaves on vacation, then not knowing if she had arrived safely at her destination for many days, even weeks, after the fact. You rush to the mailbox day after day, waiting for word. Then, finally, there it is: a postcard! You squint to decipher your friend’s handwriting, especially […]
O (Coen) Brother(s), Where Art Thou?
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Jon, Reference ServicesIf I ever want to make my night a little quirky and fun, I know I need go no further than watching one of the many films the Coen brothers have produced and/or directed over the years. While I like some of their movies more than others, I can’t say I’ve ever seen one I […]
Kid Tested, Librarian-Mama Approved
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Isa, Programming LibrarianAs my daughter Cate approaches her very first birthday, I’ve had a slight internal struggle over what to gift her for the occasion. The sensible side of me says to stick with a couple essentials since she most likely won’t remember the presents. But the other side of me, the one who goes a little […]
Winter Blues
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerI think the winter blues get all of us this time of year. I often hear “I am ready for spring” or “spring can’t get here fast enough.” I couldn’t agree more. The tail end of winter always seems too long. There are some distractions of course, the Winter Olympics I am sure has many […]