The wait is over! Summer Library Program is here! And it looks a little different than in prior years. The essentials are the same, but how you achieve those essentials is more flexible. Sign Up, June 15 – August 15 Read and complete activities Earn a free book and entries into the Teen Prize Raffle […]
Libby is back with another Mindful Minute! Many people are feeling the negative effects of isolation, including depression. If you want to better understand a common struggle with depression, tune in to learn about “spoon theory.” Reach out to Libby at libbyr@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with questions on self care during the pandemic. In case of a mental […]
With all this time at home, have you started to try new recipes? Or thought about trying new recipes? Do you miss fancy beverages from local cafes? I know I miss my favorites (shout out to ECDC and Shift!). Well, back in the day, I used to work at a coffee shop that also happened […]
Hey, everybody! I have a quick check in on teen events and our upcoming Summer Library Program. Stay tuned SOON for more details. Wondering about e-books and e-audiobooks? Check out our Digital Media page! Want to register for Teen Litwits Book Club? Email us with your name and grade, and we’ll be happy to send […]
Have you not been feeling like yourself? I certainly haven’t. Staying home is hard! Why not join our Community Resource Specialist and Social Worker Libby for a mindful minute (or two) to reconnect with you. Research shows that mindfulness can be helpful in managing anxiety and distress. Reach out to Libby at libbyr@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with […]
Do you need a little bit of scary in your life? Not too much, just a bit? Well, this week’s Read This episode has two horror-light book recommendations to fill that hole in your life. Check them out, send us an email or Instagram DM with your thoughts on one or both recs. Happy reading! In […]
Hey y’all, have you heard about the great 2020 lineup at SYNC Audiobooks for Teens? Each year, AudioFile magazine partners with publishers to give away great teen audiobooks – all summer! Every single person that wants to download the audiobooks can; you simply have to use the free Sora app to download the books within […]
Read This recommendations this week focus on the magic of great audiobooks. I don’t know about you, but I love a good audiobook, and I get more books read in this format than in print (shock!). Enjoy these two recommendations, and send us an email or Instagram DM with your thoughts on one or both […]
I have three recommendations for you this week, all awesome in their own way. Bonus points if you can spot the special guest appearance by my dog’s tail-end. All three books can be downloaded through our Digital Media page. Illiminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff is available from Wisconsin’s Digital Library, Before I Fall by […]
Bored and stuck at home? Add some colorful shapes to your windows! The #aworldofhearts initiative encourages people to add paper hearts to their windows to lift everyone’s spirits during this time of COVID. Adding color will lighten up your home and be something fun to notice for people walking around your neighborhood. But, why not […]