Earlier this year the library unveiled the Dabble Box, a “do-it-yourself” multi-purpose programming space where customers can explore technology, arts, and crafts. It’s been such a wild success that we wanted to take it to the streets . . . Eau Claire Street, that is! Community members are invited to “Play — Make — Share” […]
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Ever wonder why football and soccer are played in a stadium? Hockey on a rink? Basketball on a court? But baseball, well, that is played in a park! Yes, a ball park, with green grass, sun shining, fans, and the smells of hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and yes, beer. I still think that going […]
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Discin’, frolfin’, chuckin’ some plastic. Whatever you might call this popular disc flinging sport at your local disc golf course, it’s an amazing summer activity that’s relatively low cost and provides you with a little physical activity and some fresh air. If you haven’t tried this sport out yet, or are skeptical about it in […]
My earliest memories about the 4th of July consist of a strict lecture about sparkler safety (which led to an extreme fear that I was going to set my blonde pigtails on fire), watching grown men lighting things on fire and then running like crazy, and our Australian Shepherd, Bean, hiding under the couch because […]
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There are several things I want to share with you about the library and library services that will assist you in getting the most out of your library experience. Number one is your library card. The number on the card opens up all the different services and information portals that you can use at the […]
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words: Library Summer Reading Program. Did you flash to your childhood memories of summer vacation spent reading in your bed until the sun was streaming through your window? Or how about memories of your own children visiting the library for fun activities […]
Do you enjoy a personal narrative full of gentle good humor? Are you a little dubious about the conventional wisdom “bigger is better?” Concerned about animal welfare? Fascinated by Amish culture? Sad about the dwindling number of family farms? Me too. Why Cows Need Names: and More Secrets of Amish Farms by Randy James is a special book, […]
My interest in smoking meats was first sparked by watching maybe a little too much Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives and feeling like there wasn’t a really good BBQ place in Eau Claire. I guess my Dad figured he could get some delicious food out of the deal, so he bought me a decent beginner’s smoker […]
As a reference librarian with a theatre background, I love to see written material come to life, whether onstage or onscreen, but I have always ascribed to the notion that you should “read it before you see it.” Employing one’s imagination to flesh out the scenes and characters on the page is something we have […]
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Do you have a child who is moving from Juvenile Fiction to Young Adult books? Do you ever worry about Young Adult books being, well, too adult? If so, you are not the only person to have this concern. Youth Services has a bibliography called “Books that won’t make you blush” for those parents and […]
Dabble Day
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services/by Isa, Programming LibrarianEarlier this year the library unveiled the Dabble Box, a “do-it-yourself” multi-purpose programming space where customers can explore technology, arts, and crafts. It’s been such a wild success that we wanted to take it to the streets . . . Eau Claire Street, that is! Community members are invited to “Play — Make — Share” […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – From the Ballpark
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Charlie, Reference ServicesEver wonder why football and soccer are played in a stadium? Hockey on a rink? Basketball on a court? But baseball, well, that is played in a park! Yes, a ball park, with green grass, sun shining, fans, and the smells of hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and yes, beer. I still think that going […]
Disc Golf
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Bradley, Reference ServicesDiscin’, frolfin’, chuckin’ some plastic. Whatever you might call this popular disc flinging sport at your local disc golf course, it’s an amazing summer activity that’s relatively low cost and provides you with a little physical activity and some fresh air. If you haven’t tried this sport out yet, or are skeptical about it in […]
Engaged on the 4th of July
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianMy earliest memories about the 4th of July consist of a strict lecture about sparkler safety (which led to an extreme fear that I was going to set my blonde pigtails on fire), watching grown men lighting things on fire and then running like crazy, and our Australian Shepherd, Bean, hiding under the couch because […]
Be in the Know
/in Blog, Library Services/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerThere are several things I want to share with you about the library and library services that will assist you in getting the most out of your library experience. Number one is your library card. The number on the card opens up all the different services and information portals that you can use at the […]
Read Books, Win Prizes!
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services/by Michaela, Technical ServicesWhat is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words: Library Summer Reading Program. Did you flash to your childhood memories of summer vacation spent reading in your bed until the sun was streaming through your window? Or how about memories of your own children visiting the library for fun activities […]
Book Review: Why Cows Need Names
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Susan, Library AssociateDo you enjoy a personal narrative full of gentle good humor? Are you a little dubious about the conventional wisdom “bigger is better?” Concerned about animal welfare? Fascinated by Amish culture? Sad about the dwindling number of family farms? Me too. Why Cows Need Names: and More Secrets of Amish Farms by Randy James is a special book, […]
Smoky, Tender Deliciousness
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Jon, Reference ServicesMy interest in smoking meats was first sparked by watching maybe a little too much Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives and feeling like there wasn’t a really good BBQ place in Eau Claire. I guess my Dad figured he could get some delicious food out of the deal, so he bought me a decent beginner’s smoker […]
Playing on a Small Screen Near You (But You Can Read it, Too)
/in Blog, Library Services, Staff Picks/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianAs a reference librarian with a theatre background, I love to see written material come to life, whether onstage or onscreen, but I have always ascribed to the notion that you should “read it before you see it.” Employing one’s imagination to flesh out the scenes and characters on the page is something we have […]
Young Adult Readers
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Sam, Youth ServicesDo you have a child who is moving from Juvenile Fiction to Young Adult books? Do you ever worry about Young Adult books being, well, too adult? If so, you are not the only person to have this concern. Youth Services has a bibliography called “Books that won’t make you blush” for those parents and […]