This month, our family is watching the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea from the comfort of our living room. We enjoy the thrill of ski jumping, luge and snowboarding, the athleticism of biathlon (cross-country skiing combined with rifle shooting), short track speed skating, and ice hockey. The level of intensity and displays of […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rings-e1518572403307.jpg537840Pamela, Library Directorhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngPamela, Library Director2018-02-13 18:26:222018-04-19 15:33:46Let the Games Begin!
After hearing about that hot new (or old) book, music CD, audiobook, game, or DVD, you head over to the catalog search to see if it’s available. And if it is, great! You can pick it up directly or place a regular hold through MORE and receive the item soon. But if you don’t find […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cds.jpg8001200Kevin, Reference Assistanthttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngKevin, Reference Assistant2018-02-05 08:00:572018-04-23 09:39:09Where’s My Media?
We’ve all played some kind of tabletop game in our lives. Whether it’s playing cards, traditional board games, or the geekier side like heavy strategy games, trading card games or pen and paper role playing. As a matter of fact, the tabletop gaming industry is growing every year. ICv2 reported a value of what they […]
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year and to think about how you would like to improve the upcoming year. Whether or not you choose to make a 2018 resolution, I would like to take this moment to encourage […]
There’s nothing like a classic be it a book, a movie or a record. You think of elegance and style of the past, rugged adventurers, screwball comedies or detectives of film noir along with Frankenstein and Dracula for a change of pace. Who wouldn’t want to be on the arm of Cary Grant like Grace […]
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It’s a new year and people everywhere are resolving to organize and clean out. Let the library help you succeed with yours. Each of these featured books offers a unique set of principles, perspectives and plans to fit your specific pack rat personality. New Minimalism: decluttering and design for sustainable, intentional living by Cary Telander […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Declutter-banner.jpg7701200Pamela, Library Directorhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngPamela, Library Director2018-01-10 11:15:052018-04-23 09:40:33Dare to Declutter!
As the snow falls and the wind stings, I’ve been thinking about what to grow in my garden in the coming year. I’ve previously used square foot gardening, but this year an extended time away during the summer meant returning to an overgrown collection of plants I didn’t recall planting. A few books from the […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/heading.jpg7951200Kevin, Reference Assistanthttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngKevin, Reference Assistant2017-12-25 08:00:202018-04-23 09:41:07Spring Thoughts in Snow
As I talked about in my last blog post, I’ve been on a Keto diet since last August. Because of this, I’ve made much more significant attempts to make food at home rather than going through the drive-thru at McDonald’s. What I discovered on this adventure is that I found myself using my one cast […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Cast-Iron-skillet.jpg6831024Jon, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngJon, Reference Services2017-12-18 08:00:002018-04-23 09:41:25The Best Pan in the Pantry
No, not the line from Fiddler on the Roof – but close. When my 3 girls were younger, it was often difficult to have set traditions over the holidays. Both my family and my in-laws insisted on each having their Christmas celebration and gift opening on Christmas Eve. Some years we went to both homes, […]
Let the Games Begin!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Pamela, Library DirectorThis month, our family is watching the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea from the comfort of our living room. We enjoy the thrill of ski jumping, luge and snowboarding, the athleticism of biathlon (cross-country skiing combined with rifle shooting), short track speed skating, and ice hockey. The level of intensity and displays of […]
Where’s My Media?
/in Blog, Library Services/by Kevin, Reference AssistantAfter hearing about that hot new (or old) book, music CD, audiobook, game, or DVD, you head over to the catalog search to see if it’s available. And if it is, great! You can pick it up directly or place a regular hold through MORE and receive the item soon. But if you don’t find […]
Tabletop Gaming Tips and Treats
/in Blog, Library Events, Special Interest/by Bradley, Reference ServicesWe’ve all played some kind of tabletop game in our lives. Whether it’s playing cards, traditional board games, or the geekier side like heavy strategy games, trading card games or pen and paper role playing. As a matter of fact, the tabletop gaming industry is growing every year. ICv2 reported a value of what they […]
99 Staff Picks
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Michaela, Technical ServicesThe start of a new year is a great opportunity to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year and to think about how you would like to improve the upcoming year. Whether or not you choose to make a 2018 resolution, I would like to take this moment to encourage […]
There’s Nothing Like a Classic
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerThere’s nothing like a classic be it a book, a movie or a record. You think of elegance and style of the past, rugged adventurers, screwball comedies or detectives of film noir along with Frankenstein and Dracula for a change of pace. Who wouldn’t want to be on the arm of Cary Grant like Grace […]
Dare to Declutter!
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Pamela, Library DirectorIt’s a new year and people everywhere are resolving to organize and clean out. Let the library help you succeed with yours. Each of these featured books offers a unique set of principles, perspectives and plans to fit your specific pack rat personality. New Minimalism: decluttering and design for sustainable, intentional living by Cary Telander […]
Spring Thoughts in Snow
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Kevin, Reference AssistantAs the snow falls and the wind stings, I’ve been thinking about what to grow in my garden in the coming year. I’ve previously used square foot gardening, but this year an extended time away during the summer meant returning to an overgrown collection of plants I didn’t recall planting. A few books from the […]
The Best Pan in the Pantry
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Jon, Reference ServicesAs I talked about in my last blog post, I’ve been on a Keto diet since last August. Because of this, I’ve made much more significant attempts to make food at home rather than going through the drive-thru at McDonald’s. What I discovered on this adventure is that I found myself using my one cast […]
Tradition!
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Charlie, Reference ServicesNo, not the line from Fiddler on the Roof – but close. When my 3 girls were younger, it was often difficult to have set traditions over the holidays. Both my family and my in-laws insisted on each having their Christmas celebration and gift opening on Christmas Eve. Some years we went to both homes, […]
Sculptures
/in Blog/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistThe library is home to five significant sculptures that reflect a long-established commitment to the area’s cultural life.