During this time of year, the word generosity often can be heard in news stories, general conversations, and fundraising campaigns. So what does it mean? Cambridge Dictionary defines it as the quality or condition of being generous. How does one live generously? It can be as simple as giving your time and attention, or as […]
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“Why, despite the blinding brightness, did everything look gray? It was as if the painfully sharp lights were helpless to dispel all the darkness the people had brought in from the night outside.” ― Georges Simenon, Three Bedrooms in Manhattan Daylight savings is depressing. It should never be dark at 4:30, it just shouldn’t. […]
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Long before my bright hair and seat behind the reference desk at this library, I was a hazelnut-haired kid who loved to read and spend time daydreaming. I did a lot of both at my childhood library, which had an antique claw-foot bathtub in their children’s area. It was empty, of course, except for the […]
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My general impression is that most Americans (myself included) only vaguely understand health insurance. Every November, whether you receive coverage through your employer, the Marketplace, Medicare, or wherever else people get their health insurance, you’re prompted to enroll or re-enroll in a plan. And it’s complicated. There are premiums and deductibles and networks and a […]
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It’s time for our annual celebration of International Games Month, yet again! This year, we will be changing things up a bit from past years. Most of the events are going to be focused on video game development. You can register for the classes here and see below for more details. The one event definitely returning […]
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I’ve been a rodent-lover for literally as long as I can remember. My first pet (that was mine alone) was a little white mouse, bought at the mall pet store for 99 cents. I don’t remember their name (for the sake of this post, we’ll call them Mouse), if they were a boy or a […]
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“Oh no, not I, I will survive Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay alive I’ve got all my life to live, and I’ve got all my love to give And I’ll survive, I will survive” Who could forget these iconic lines from Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 disco anthem “I […]
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“Well, when you look into infinity you realize that there are more important things than what people do all day.” -Calvin, The Days Are Just Packed, Bill Watterson Infinity is a strange concept, especially when the majority of its breadth is conveniently hidden behind the blackness between stars. The scope of the universe is vast beyond […]
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You may throw up in your mouth a little, because I will perhaps be too uncool for the crowd now by writing about… positive thinking. Or rather, my personal take on positive thinking. The older I get, the more I look back at my constantly worried younger self as a complete stranger; was that really […]
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As summer starts to wind down and kids head back to school, I’m reflective of the fun summer events, particularly a family vacation out West. It is a familiar route to those in this area that many travel at least once in their lifetime. This route is driving through South Dakota to see the Badlands, […]
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Live Generously with the Friends of the Library
/in Blog, Library Events, Your Community/by Stacy, Friends of the LibraryDuring this time of year, the word generosity often can be heard in news stories, general conversations, and fundraising campaigns. So what does it mean? Cambridge Dictionary defines it as the quality or condition of being generous. How does one live generously? It can be as simple as giving your time and attention, or as […]
Noir November
/in Blog/by Jan, Reference Services“Why, despite the blinding brightness, did everything look gray? It was as if the painfully sharp lights were helpless to dispel all the darkness the people had brought in from the night outside.” ― Georges Simenon, Three Bedrooms in Manhattan Daylight savings is depressing. It should never be dark at 4:30, it just shouldn’t. […]
Soaking in Imagination: The Power of a Humble Tub
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Christine, Reference ServicesLong before my bright hair and seat behind the reference desk at this library, I was a hazelnut-haired kid who loved to read and spend time daydreaming. I did a lot of both at my childhood library, which had an antique claw-foot bathtub in their children’s area. It was empty, of course, except for the […]
Health Insurance Season – An Information Professional’s Guide
/in Blog/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesMy general impression is that most Americans (myself included) only vaguely understand health insurance. Every November, whether you receive coverage through your employer, the Marketplace, Medicare, or wherever else people get their health insurance, you’re prompted to enroll or re-enroll in a plan. And it’s complicated. There are premiums and deductibles and networks and a […]
International Games Month 2023!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Events, Special Interest/by Bradley, Reference ServicesIt’s time for our annual celebration of International Games Month, yet again! This year, we will be changing things up a bit from past years. Most of the events are going to be focused on video game development. You can register for the classes here and see below for more details. The one event definitely returning […]
AW, Rats! (Cuddle up to a Great Pet with a Bad Rap)
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Christine, Reference ServicesI’ve been a rodent-lover for literally as long as I can remember. My first pet (that was mine alone) was a little white mouse, bought at the mall pet store for 99 cents. I don’t remember their name (for the sake of this post, we’ll call them Mouse), if they were a boy or a […]
Disco Will Survive: A Closer Look at an Important Musical Movement
/in Blog/by Alex, Circulation Services“Oh no, not I, I will survive Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay alive I’ve got all my life to live, and I’ve got all my love to give And I’ll survive, I will survive” Who could forget these iconic lines from Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 disco anthem “I […]
To Believe or Not to Believe, or Maybe Just to Read
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Joel, Reference Services“Well, when you look into infinity you realize that there are more important things than what people do all day.” -Calvin, The Days Are Just Packed, Bill Watterson Infinity is a strange concept, especially when the majority of its breadth is conveniently hidden behind the blackness between stars. The scope of the universe is vast beyond […]
September 13 Is Positive Thinking Day
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Krister, Reference ServicesYou may throw up in your mouth a little, because I will perhaps be too uncool for the crowd now by writing about… positive thinking. Or rather, my personal take on positive thinking. The older I get, the more I look back at my constantly worried younger self as a complete stranger; was that really […]
“A desolate, grim beauty of its own…”
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Bethany, Reference ServicesAs summer starts to wind down and kids head back to school, I’m reflective of the fun summer events, particularly a family vacation out West. It is a familiar route to those in this area that many travel at least once in their lifetime. This route is driving through South Dakota to see the Badlands, […]