On Thursday, February 23, local artists and art enthusiasts gathered for the artist reception of Wisconsin ArtsWest, the thirty-eighth annual juried art exhibit sponsored by the library. The first ArtsWest show opened in September 1979. With ArtsWest Two in April 1981, it became a spring show and has been held annually since then. Since its […]
When my wife and I moved to Eau Claire in 1987, we could have lived anywhere in Western Wisconsin, as my job was a salesman on the road. But meeting people here, talking to them at lunch, and just driving around the area convinced us that this is where we wished to live. And we […]
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One of my most defining moments of self realization in my life was when one of my favorite professors, Rob Reid, called me a fantasy snob. I was torn between taking the comment as an insult or accepting it as a badge of honor. From Rob Reid, if you know him, it’s not always so […]
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After several years of our youngest son begging for a dog of his own, my husband agreed that we could look into getting a smaller non-shedding dog. About 6 months ago we added Riley to our family. He is seriously the most adorable Yorkshire Terrier you have ever met. Riley is a rescue dog and […]
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If you had asked me even a year ago how I felt about audiobooks my answer would not have been very enthusiastic. Up until that point, I never saw the value or felt the urge to pursue listening to audiobooks. There were a few factors that contributed to my change of opinion. First, I suddenly […]
I’m so happy that the library’s new makerspace is finally here! You simply must check out the Dabble Box web page to learn all about it. You’ll find information on our supplies and equipment, materials to check out, events and open labs, the generous donors who made it all possible, and answers to your most frequently […]
It’s that time of year, when we all want to curl up with a good book. If you’re like me you can only hibernate so long before you have cabin fever. A few years ago I needed a winter activity that would get me outside. I tried snowshoeing and found that whether I was alone […]
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As another year passes us by, I look back on all the fun times I’ve had associated with video games and friends. Whether it was getting Ahead of the Curve in Legion, attacking and defending in Overwatch with my friends, or even going to Blizzcon with gamer buds from around the world (check my last […]
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It’s time to admit to my readers my secret (well – not so secret) love for Historical Romance novels. Really anyone who has read my previous blog posts, or knows me even a little, knows I love to indulge in these steamy “bodice rippers.” My obsession with these books began when I was a […]
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One of the things I have enjoyed over the years is collecting fashion pins. I started collecting when I was in college. I would pick pins up at garage sales, discount stores and when they were on sale elsewhere. I have enjoyed my collection for many years. I used to display them in material covered […]
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/in Blog, Library Events, Your Community/by Isa, Programming LibrarianOn Thursday, February 23, local artists and art enthusiasts gathered for the artist reception of Wisconsin ArtsWest, the thirty-eighth annual juried art exhibit sponsored by the library. The first ArtsWest show opened in September 1979. With ArtsWest Two in April 1981, it became a spring show and has been held annually since then. Since its […]
There’s No Place Like Home
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Charlie, Reference ServicesWhen my wife and I moved to Eau Claire in 1987, we could have lived anywhere in Western Wisconsin, as my job was a salesman on the road. But meeting people here, talking to them at lunch, and just driving around the area convinced us that this is where we wished to live. And we […]
Memoir of a Fantasy Snob
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Bradley, Reference ServicesOne of my most defining moments of self realization in my life was when one of my favorite professors, Rob Reid, called me a fantasy snob. I was torn between taking the comment as an insult or accepting it as a badge of honor. From Rob Reid, if you know him, it’s not always so […]
Dogs Need School Too!
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistAfter several years of our youngest son begging for a dog of his own, my husband agreed that we could look into getting a smaller non-shedding dog. About 6 months ago we added Riley to our family. He is seriously the most adorable Yorkshire Terrier you have ever met. Riley is a rescue dog and […]
Not a Reader? Try Listening!
/in Blog, Library Services, Staff Picks/by Michaela, Technical ServicesIf you had asked me even a year ago how I felt about audiobooks my answer would not have been very enthusiastic. Up until that point, I never saw the value or felt the urge to pursue listening to audiobooks. There were a few factors that contributed to my change of opinion. First, I suddenly […]
Dabble Delights
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Susan, Library AssociateI’m so happy that the library’s new makerspace is finally here! You simply must check out the Dabble Box web page to learn all about it. You’ll find information on our supplies and equipment, materials to check out, events and open labs, the generous donors who made it all possible, and answers to your most frequently […]
Beating the Winter Blues
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Amy, Holds & Resource Sharing AssistantIt’s that time of year, when we all want to curl up with a good book. If you’re like me you can only hibernate so long before you have cabin fever. A few years ago I needed a winter activity that would get me outside. I tried snowshoeing and found that whether I was alone […]
Best Games of 2016
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Jon, Reference ServicesAs another year passes us by, I look back on all the fun times I’ve had associated with video games and friends. Whether it was getting Ahead of the Curve in Legion, attacking and defending in Overwatch with my friends, or even going to Blizzcon with gamer buds from around the world (check my last […]
Genre Alert: Historical Fiction
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistIt’s time to admit to my readers my secret (well – not so secret) love for Historical Romance novels. Really anyone who has read my previous blog posts, or knows me even a little, knows I love to indulge in these steamy “bodice rippers.” My obsession with these books began when I was a […]
Pins, Pins and More Pins
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerOne of the things I have enjoyed over the years is collecting fashion pins. I started collecting when I was in college. I would pick pins up at garage sales, discount stores and when they were on sale elsewhere. I have enjoyed my collection for many years. I used to display them in material covered […]