It has been a really long time since I last wrote a blog about 3D modeling and it’s overdue. Since I’m running a workshop on June 20th to teach others how to use Tinkercad for creating basic 3D models, I have had 3D modeling on my mind and have been planning how I want to […]
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A third of the year has vanished in the breeze, leaving me daydreaming of my next retreat: to a secret copse, or a toasty coast, or a craggy trail above the slopes. Regardless of which fantasy comes to fruition, I always bring writs of exposition. But what indeed makes a good vacation read? The question […]
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There is a gambit of important topics May marks the month of: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Brain Tumor awareness National Women’s Health week Arthritis awareness, and much more! For me and others it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s our month to spotlight the issues close to us and hopefully bring more […]
Down The Research Rabbit Hole My camelid journey started with a Christmas sweater. The sweater in question belongs to one of my coworkers. It’s black, with a white llama festooned in red and green decorations. Or maybe it’s an alpaca. That was the beginning—a quick Google search on how to identify a llama vs. an […]
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During the winter I started a hiking challenge – hike 100 miles between the months of November and February and upon successful completion of said challenge, a tree will be planted. With my typical all-or-nothing gusto, my dog, Luna, and I embarked on this challenge. Admittedly, I cheated in that I walked around my neighborhood […]
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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 basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful of […]
April is National Volunteer Month! What began as National Volunteer Week by a Presidential Proclamation in 1974 by Richard Nixon, grew to a month-long celebration in the early 1990s. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers and to encourage others to get involved in their communities. When I was growing […]
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National Poetry Month began in April 1996, started by the Academy of American Poets to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the US. There are so many genres and forms of poetry – all of them equally valid, but offering different ways to stir emotions, tickle the eardrums, or convey a message. Some of […]
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Don’t worry. Although this article is about April Fool’s Day, there are no pranks or hoaxes here. I can’t vouch for the rest of the internet or even the rest of the library, however, so be on guard. Growing up, my family never made a big deal about April Fool’s Day. It was my grandmother’s […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bus-of-Pigeons.png5781086Katie, Circulation Serviceshttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngKatie, Circulation Services2024-04-01 08:00:082024-04-01 12:31:16Lions, Pigeons, and Other Foolish April Tales
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 Makerspace down on Level 0; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a […]
Tinkering with Tinkercad
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Special Interest/by Bradley, Reference ServicesIt has been a really long time since I last wrote a blog about 3D modeling and it’s overdue. Since I’m running a workshop on June 20th to teach others how to use Tinkercad for creating basic 3D models, I have had 3D modeling on my mind and have been planning how I want to […]
Taking Time Off with the Right Book
/in Blog, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Joel, Reference ServicesA third of the year has vanished in the breeze, leaving me daydreaming of my next retreat: to a secret copse, or a toasty coast, or a craggy trail above the slopes. Regardless of which fantasy comes to fruition, I always bring writs of exposition. But what indeed makes a good vacation read? The question […]
Look Closer: Mental Health Awareness Month
/in Blog, Special Interest/by Rebecca, Circulation ServicesThere is a gambit of important topics May marks the month of: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Brain Tumor awareness National Women’s Health week Arthritis awareness, and much more! For me and others it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s our month to spotlight the issues close to us and hopefully bring more […]
The Year of the Camelids: A Research Journey
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Services/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesDown The Research Rabbit Hole My camelid journey started with a Christmas sweater. The sweater in question belongs to one of my coworkers. It’s black, with a white llama festooned in red and green decorations. Or maybe it’s an alpaca. That was the beginning—a quick Google search on how to identify a llama vs. an […]
The Trek to Success
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Bethany, Reference ServicesDuring the winter I started a hiking challenge – hike 100 miles between the months of November and February and upon successful completion of said challenge, a tree will be planted. With my typical all-or-nothing gusto, my dog, Luna, and I embarked on this challenge. Admittedly, I cheated in that I walked around my neighborhood […]
Online Resource Highlight: Auto Repair
/in Blog, Library Services/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 basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful of […]
Hooray for Volunteers!
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest, Your Community/by Jenny, Reference ServicesApril is National Volunteer Month! What began as National Volunteer Week by a Presidential Proclamation in 1974 by Richard Nixon, grew to a month-long celebration in the early 1990s. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers and to encourage others to get involved in their communities. When I was growing […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month
/in Blog/by Christine, Reference ServicesNational Poetry Month began in April 1996, started by the Academy of American Poets to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the US. There are so many genres and forms of poetry – all of them equally valid, but offering different ways to stir emotions, tickle the eardrums, or convey a message. Some of […]
Lions, Pigeons, and Other Foolish April Tales
/in Blog, Curiosities/by Katie, Circulation ServicesDon’t worry. Although this article is about April Fool’s Day, there are no pranks or hoaxes here. I can’t vouch for the rest of the internet or even the rest of the library, however, so be on guard. Growing up, my family never made a big deal about April Fool’s Day. It was my grandmother’s […]
Art & Music: Online Resource Highlights
/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 Makerspace down on Level 0; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a […]