We’re still five weeks out from the November 5 election and the stress levels are high. If you find yourself reading every news notification, buried in political mailers, scanning headlines in your email inbox, and doomscrolling for hours on end, you’re not alone. Even back in April, the American Psychiatric Association found that 73% of […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Coping-with-Election-Stress.png10002000Stephanie, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngStephanie, Reference Services2024-10-01 15:57:062024-10-01 15:57:06Coping with Election Stress
As a library employee, I see so many kids’ books that either bring back fond memories or make me think, “I wish that had been around when I was that age! I would have loved it!” The good news is that you don’t have to be a kid or a parent to read children’s […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Good-Stories-are-Timeless.png6001200Katie, Circulation Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngKatie, Circulation Services2024-09-30 09:01:102024-09-25 15:39:43There’s No Age Limit on Good Stories
I recently visited the Minnesota State Fair and enjoyed their Eco Experience building. It featured the kind of environmentalism that I like: practical, “small” enough to accomplish at home, and the kind that makes you richer – both in terms of your wallet and in the quality of your life (and the lives around you). […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/banner.jpg6001200Jan, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngJan, Reference Services2024-09-09 08:37:312024-09-11 09:19:56Ecology at Home
When people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the Dabble Box in the lower level; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library provides. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful of our […]
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In this strange age of scandalous ink subscriptions and promptly obsolete laptops, I often find it easier to utilize shared computer equipment than worry about keeping my own gadgets up to date. If you ever find yourself in a technological jam, the library might have just the machines you are looking for! Compute! We host […]
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Coo-AHH, cooo, coo, cooo. Coo-AHH cooo coo cooo. The soft, dulcet tones of a mourning dove: one of my favorite sounds that transports me in time and place. I spent the first 10 years of my childhood living in Illinois. We would travel the then eight-hour drive (which is now closer to 6 thanks to […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Birding2-e1722615923543.png4941030Bethany, Reference Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngBethany, Reference Services2024-08-12 08:00:102024-08-06 14:47:25Begin Your Birding Adventure
Finding a new piece of clothing to add to your wardrobe is always exciting, but it isn’t always easy to remember that new clothing doesn’t actually have to be brand new from a retail store. When one is consistently exposed to ads on our phones for the newest trends, hearing about celebrities endorsing big brands, […]
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In honor of the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act we have a special edition blog cowritten by Katherine Schneider, Ph.D., Senior Psychologist, Emerita at UW-Eau Claire. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July, 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The law prohibits discrimination based […]
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Are you trying to find daytime activities for you and your group of curious comrades? Maybe you’re a childcare provider with school-aged kids and looking for special fieldtrip opportunities to cure the afternoon slump. Perhaps you are a team leader seeking innovative ways to conduct team building events. You might even know a group of […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Presenting-Private-Open-Labs-1.png7782000Elizabeth, Reference Services Managerhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngElizabeth, Reference Services Manager2024-07-01 08:00:492024-06-28 17:06:59NEW! Private Open Labs: Just the thing you didn’t know you were looking for!
June 24 is Upcycling Day in the US. If you’re not familiar with upcycling, it’s the creative cousin of the ‘Reuse’ part of the well-known Reduce/Reuse/Recycle. Instead of just reusing something secondhand for its intended purpose, it’s giving a whole new life to something old and giving it a new purpose. Upcycling is the act […]
Coping with Election Stress
/in Blog/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesWe’re still five weeks out from the November 5 election and the stress levels are high. If you find yourself reading every news notification, buried in political mailers, scanning headlines in your email inbox, and doomscrolling for hours on end, you’re not alone. Even back in April, the American Psychiatric Association found that 73% of […]
There’s No Age Limit on Good Stories
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Katie, Circulation ServicesAs a library employee, I see so many kids’ books that either bring back fond memories or make me think, “I wish that had been around when I was that age! I would have loved it!” The good news is that you don’t have to be a kid or a parent to read children’s […]
Ecology at Home
/in Blog, Your Community/by Jan, Reference ServicesI recently visited the Minnesota State Fair and enjoyed their Eco Experience building. It featured the kind of environmentalism that I like: practical, “small” enough to accomplish at home, and the kind that makes you richer – both in terms of your wallet and in the quality of your life (and the lives around you). […]
Online Resource Highlight – Chippewa Valley History
/in Blog/by Riley, Reference ServicesWhen people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the Dabble Box in the lower level; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library provides. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful of our […]
Library Technology at Your Fingertips
/in Blog, Library Services/by Joel, Reference ServicesIn this strange age of scandalous ink subscriptions and promptly obsolete laptops, I often find it easier to utilize shared computer equipment than worry about keeping my own gadgets up to date. If you ever find yourself in a technological jam, the library might have just the machines you are looking for! Compute! We host […]
Begin Your Birding Adventure
/in Blog, Special Interest, Your Community/by Bethany, Reference ServicesCoo-AHH, cooo, coo, cooo. Coo-AHH cooo coo cooo. The soft, dulcet tones of a mourning dove: one of my favorite sounds that transports me in time and place. I spent the first 10 years of my childhood living in Illinois. We would travel the then eight-hour drive (which is now closer to 6 thanks to […]
Why Thrifting is a Good Sign for the Library
/in Blog, Library Services/by Riley, Reference ServicesFinding a new piece of clothing to add to your wardrobe is always exciting, but it isn’t always easy to remember that new clothing doesn’t actually have to be brand new from a retail store. When one is consistently exposed to ads on our phones for the newest trends, hearing about celebrities endorsing big brands, […]
Celebrating the ADA’s 34th Anniversary: A Conversation with Dr. Katherine Schneider
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Bethany, Reference ServicesIn honor of the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act we have a special edition blog cowritten by Katherine Schneider, Ph.D., Senior Psychologist, Emerita at UW-Eau Claire. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July, 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The law prohibits discrimination based […]
NEW! Private Open Labs: Just the thing you didn’t know you were looking for!
/in Blog/by Elizabeth, Reference Services ManagerAre you trying to find daytime activities for you and your group of curious comrades? Maybe you’re a childcare provider with school-aged kids and looking for special fieldtrip opportunities to cure the afternoon slump. Perhaps you are a team leader seeking innovative ways to conduct team building events. You might even know a group of […]
Celebrate Upcycling Day!
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Christine, Reference ServicesJune 24 is Upcycling Day in the US. If you’re not familiar with upcycling, it’s the creative cousin of the ‘Reuse’ part of the well-known Reduce/Reuse/Recycle. Instead of just reusing something secondhand for its intended purpose, it’s giving a whole new life to something old and giving it a new purpose. Upcycling is the act […]