For as long as I can remember I have been a romance novel lover. I used to sneak them out of my mom’s stash in the basement and stay up late reading them under the covers with a flashlight. Over the years I have also read other genres, mystery books for example, but romance has […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/4206-holding-flowers-in-hands.jpg428640Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing Specialisthttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngMike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing Specialist2015-08-31 09:00:012018-04-24 07:56:41Genre Alert: Women’s Fiction
I’ve been thinking about bookmobiles lately. It all began when it was recommended that I read Audrey Niffenegger’s graphic novel, The Night Bookmobile. Inspired by an H.G. Wells short story, it spins a surreal tale about a woman walking the streets of Chicago late at night stumbling upon a bookmobile that contains every book she’s ever read. Not […]
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I have often wondered where the phrase “The dog days of summer” came from, so I decided to look it up. Like most casual internet surfers, I took a look at Wikipedia. I thought their take on my quest was interesting, Wikipedia states: Paul Harris and Tom Jorgensen of The Old Farmer’s Almanac write “The phrase Dog Days […]
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Get the Party Started! In addition to planning library programs, I love to help my friends and family plan their special events – whether it’s a big wedding or small backyard barbeque. While some folks are overwhelmed by the seemingly endless decisions to be made, I enjoy taming the chaos. There is something so satisfying […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/party-3.jpg7991200Isa, Programming Librarianhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngIsa, Programming Librarian2015-08-10 10:00:252018-04-24 07:57:40Get the Party Started!
Writing is not a talent all of us are fortunate to have. Whether writing fact or fiction, I envy those who can sit down and let the words flow. It was once my belief that if you really have “the gift” writing would just be easy. “Not so“, says my friend, local author Jim Alf. I’ve […]
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Nordic (or Scandinavian) Noir didn’t begin with Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and it certainly didn’t end with the author’s death at age 50 in 2004. This mystery sub-genre is more popular than ever today, thanks to an ever-expanding smorgasbord of crime fiction fare. On these fictional pages, police detectives are world-weary, […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nordic-Noir-photo1.jpg280299Larry, Library Associatehttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngLarry, Library Associate2015-07-27 10:00:022018-04-24 07:58:16If it’s Nordic, it must be noir
If the above picture looks familiar, you may recall having seen this furry friend in the library’s 2015 Friends of the Library Pet Calendar from this past January. Lily was photographed for the calendar in August 2014. This event also marked her first trip to the library! This spunky sweetheart of a rabbit happens to […]
If you have ever been a car owner you know how easy it is to go from a perfectly purring vehicle to a broken down piece of metal. Though vehicles are one of the best modes of transportation they are not always the most reliable. If you are car repair savvy but you need just […]
There are almost as many ways to camp as there are campers. Whether we choose to hike, boat, drive or even fly into our campsite, there is one thing I think we all agree on. Camping is a great way to take a break from the everyday. Once you’ve invested in the gear that fits […]
Summer is in full swing! I admit I love summer, it’s my favorite season. I don’t even mind the heat or the humidity as much as I hate the cold and the snow in winter. Besides our annual summer trip, one of my favorite things to do in the summer is take my boys to […]
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Genre Alert: Women’s Fiction
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistFor as long as I can remember I have been a romance novel lover. I used to sneak them out of my mom’s stash in the basement and stay up late reading them under the covers with a flashlight. Over the years I have also read other genres, mystery books for example, but romance has […]
By Land, By Water, By Air
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Services, Special Interest/by Peter, Reference AssociateI’ve been thinking about bookmobiles lately. It all began when it was recommended that I read Audrey Niffenegger’s graphic novel, The Night Bookmobile. Inspired by an H.G. Wells short story, it spins a surreal tale about a woman walking the streets of Chicago late at night stumbling upon a bookmobile that contains every book she’s ever read. Not […]
The Dog Days of Summer
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerI have often wondered where the phrase “The dog days of summer” came from, so I decided to look it up. Like most casual internet surfers, I took a look at Wikipedia. I thought their take on my quest was interesting, Wikipedia states: Paul Harris and Tom Jorgensen of The Old Farmer’s Almanac write “The phrase Dog Days […]
Get the Party Started!
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Isa, Programming LibrarianGet the Party Started! In addition to planning library programs, I love to help my friends and family plan their special events – whether it’s a big wedding or small backyard barbeque. While some folks are overwhelmed by the seemingly endless decisions to be made, I enjoy taming the chaos. There is something so satisfying […]
Putting Pen to Paper
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Kathy, Reference Associate & Home Delivery CoordinatorWriting is not a talent all of us are fortunate to have. Whether writing fact or fiction, I envy those who can sit down and let the words flow. It was once my belief that if you really have “the gift” writing would just be easy. “Not so“, says my friend, local author Jim Alf. I’ve […]
If it’s Nordic, it must be noir
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Larry, Library AssociateNordic (or Scandinavian) Noir didn’t begin with Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and it certainly didn’t end with the author’s death at age 50 in 2004. This mystery sub-genre is more popular than ever today, thanks to an ever-expanding smorgasbord of crime fiction fare. On these fictional pages, police detectives are world-weary, […]
Calendar Girl
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Amy, Holds & Resource Sharing AssistantIf the above picture looks familiar, you may recall having seen this furry friend in the library’s 2015 Friends of the Library Pet Calendar from this past January. Lily was photographed for the calendar in August 2014. This event also marked her first trip to the library! This spunky sweetheart of a rabbit happens to […]
Car Repair Savvy
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Michaela, Technical ServicesIf you have ever been a car owner you know how easy it is to go from a perfectly purring vehicle to a broken down piece of metal. Though vehicles are one of the best modes of transportation they are not always the most reliable. If you are car repair savvy but you need just […]
A Happy Camper
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Susan, Library AssociateThere are almost as many ways to camp as there are campers. Whether we choose to hike, boat, drive or even fly into our campsite, there is one thing I think we all agree on. Camping is a great way to take a break from the everyday. Once you’ve invested in the gear that fits […]
Beach Reads
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistSummer is in full swing! I admit I love summer, it’s my favorite season. I don’t even mind the heat or the humidity as much as I hate the cold and the snow in winter. Besides our annual summer trip, one of my favorite things to do in the summer is take my boys to […]