Blog | Story | January 25, 2022

Let the Library Beat Your Winter Blues

Find Winter Fun At Your Public Library! The snow. The freezing temps. The wind. We’re almost through January but with the holidays over, it’s starting to feel like winter is

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Story | November 24, 2020

Thankful for Libraries

Library patrons share why they’re thankful for their public libraries In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked public library patrons from Jefferson and Waukesha counties why they’re thankful for their library.

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Claire
Story | April 28, 2020

We Are the Library

Patron Stories Show Value of Public Libraries A lot has changed in a month, hasn’t it? While it’s easy to focus on the negative that’s taking place around the globe,

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Blog | Marketing | Story | August 03, 2019

People Share Stories Of How Libraries Matter

A Busy Day At the Library When you work in a library, there aren’t many opportunities to stop and watch what’s going on around you. Instead, you’re kept busy with

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Blog | Story | September 24, 2018

Banning Books Silences Stories

Libraries Support Your Right to Read Throughout the country, most children are starting a new academic year. Teachers are sending out their lists of required readings, and parents are beginning

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Blog | Story | July 09, 2018

Change Your Life: Learn Something New at the Library

I appreciate a good quote. A few beautiful words, strung together just so, can make my heart skip with delight. I keep a journal where I record my favorite sentences

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Sign posted on office window that says "Hablo espanol"
Blog | Story | March 28, 2018

Hablo Español: Bilingual Libraries

Bilingual Collections and Language Translators in Libraries Opens Doors to All Users There are two signs on Hope Kramer’s office window at the Oconomowoc Public Library. One reads “Diverse, Inclusive,

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