As anyone who loves to read can tell you, books have the ability to teach us, to distract us from boredom, and to help us simply relax and enjoy ourselves. Imagine a book that delivers on all three of those promises to the reader, while retelling the history of how books offered solace to a […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ServicemanReadingASE.jpg480720Susan, Library Associatehttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngSusan, Library Associate2016-03-28 08:30:562018-04-23 14:52:08When Books Went to War
As you may already know, I have been training for the Eau Claire Half Marathon on May 1st. As I write this, it is only 43 days away! I am a little more than halfway through my training plan and for the most part it’s going really well. Fitting in the Thursday night run has […]
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I grew up in a house where public radio always seemed to be on. There were multiple radios tuned into whatever program was airing in the kitchen, living room, even the garage. To this day, my mother in particular still uses radio to fill her home. She even winds down in bed listening to another hour […]
I have loved dogs all my life. I used to walk around my neighborhood just to see the dogs, not the people. The house at the far end of our block had a big ole St. Bernard and I’d crawl into his dog house to be with him. I am an indiscriminate dog lover, size does […]
I have long enjoyed the vibrant literature scene here in the Chippewa Valley. Now that a new organization is really kicking things up a notch, I have even more to look forward to. The newly formed Chippewa Valley Writers Guild (CVWG) is the brainchild of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center and the University of […]
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Book clubs have been around for quite some time, but surged in popularity when the Oprah Winfrey show began featuring books and authors. Oprah’s book club was announced on September 17, 1996, with The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard as their first selection. My book group has been together for at least 15 […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/book-club.jpg398574Kathy, Reference Associate & Home Delivery Coordinatorhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngKathy, Reference Associate & Home Delivery Coordinator2016-02-22 08:00:482018-04-23 14:58:28Book Clubs
It’s never too soon to start planning your next great travel experience. If you plan on traveling this summer, winter is a wonderful time to check out travel books and trawl through websites looking for a new favorite destination. I like to travel and I think I come by my travel DNA honestly. My parents […]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I like to think of something that I love very much: public libraries. Ever since I started frequenting public libraries as a little girl, I have fostered a deep love for them. I can remember the day I signed up for my very own library card. I was […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/library-user-hearts.png8361200Amy, Holds & Resource Sharing Assistanthttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngAmy, Holds & Resource Sharing Assistant2016-02-08 08:00:152018-04-23 14:59:11Love for Public Libraries
Like most people, as the New Year approached, I started thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in 2016. I thought about my usual resolutions of eating healthier and exercising more frequently but if you’re anything like me, you know how well that always goes. I finally resolved myself to the fact that this New […]
I recently spent a leisurely morning off reading a book that ultimately led to a good hour of YouTubing vintage video and culminated in my own private dance party. I bet you’re wondering what book could possess such formidable influence as to distract me from such tasks as laundry and sweeping the floor, right? The […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rhythm-Ride-300x300.jpg300300Andria, Teen & Technology Librarianhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngAndria, Teen & Technology Librarian2016-01-25 08:00:252018-11-09 14:09:09“You ready, child? Let’s go!”
When Books Went to War
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Susan, Library AssociateAs anyone who loves to read can tell you, books have the ability to teach us, to distract us from boredom, and to help us simply relax and enjoy ourselves. Imagine a book that delivers on all three of those promises to the reader, while retelling the history of how books offered solace to a […]
Running Playlist
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistAs you may already know, I have been training for the Eau Claire Half Marathon on May 1st. As I write this, it is only 43 days away! I am a little more than halfway through my training plan and for the most part it’s going really well. Fitting in the Thursday night run has […]
My New Audio Paint: Podcasts
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Peter, Reference AssociateI grew up in a house where public radio always seemed to be on. There were multiple radios tuned into whatever program was airing in the kitchen, living room, even the garage. To this day, my mother in particular still uses radio to fill her home. She even winds down in bed listening to another hour […]
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerI have loved dogs all my life. I used to walk around my neighborhood just to see the dogs, not the people. The house at the far end of our block had a big ole St. Bernard and I’d crawl into his dog house to be with him. I am an indiscriminate dog lover, size does […]
Chippewa Valley Writers Guild
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Isa, Programming LibrarianI have long enjoyed the vibrant literature scene here in the Chippewa Valley. Now that a new organization is really kicking things up a notch, I have even more to look forward to. The newly formed Chippewa Valley Writers Guild (CVWG) is the brainchild of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center and the University of […]
Book Clubs
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Kathy, Reference Associate & Home Delivery CoordinatorBook clubs have been around for quite some time, but surged in popularity when the Oprah Winfrey show began featuring books and authors. Oprah’s book club was announced on September 17, 1996, with The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard as their first selection. My book group has been together for at least 15 […]
Travel Wise
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Larry, Library AssociateIt’s never too soon to start planning your next great travel experience. If you plan on traveling this summer, winter is a wonderful time to check out travel books and trawl through websites looking for a new favorite destination. I like to travel and I think I come by my travel DNA honestly. My parents […]
Love for Public Libraries
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Amy, Holds & Resource Sharing AssistantWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I like to think of something that I love very much: public libraries. Ever since I started frequenting public libraries as a little girl, I have fostered a deep love for them. I can remember the day I signed up for my very own library card. I was […]
Skill Builders Wanted!
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Michaela, Technical ServicesLike most people, as the New Year approached, I started thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in 2016. I thought about my usual resolutions of eating healthier and exercising more frequently but if you’re anything like me, you know how well that always goes. I finally resolved myself to the fact that this New […]
“You ready, child? Let’s go!”
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Andria, Teen & Technology LibrarianI recently spent a leisurely morning off reading a book that ultimately led to a good hour of YouTubing vintage video and culminated in my own private dance party. I bet you’re wondering what book could possess such formidable influence as to distract me from such tasks as laundry and sweeping the floor, right? The […]