Find the Helpers At the Library
At the Library, We Are All One Another’s Neighbor Mr. Fred Rogers told a story several times throughout his life that many people have been repeating lately: “When I was
Civic Engagement At the Library
Public Library Offers Opportunities for Civic Engagement A forum on an upcoming school referendum vote at the L.D. Fargo Public Library. A “Coffee With A Cop” program at the Watertown
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
Library Book Clubs Connect Readers
Library Book Clubs: Share Your Love for Reading With Others I called my dad as soon as I finished the book. It was too good to keep to myself. Murder
Mobile Library Service Reaches Seniors
Bringing the Library to Senior Citizens An elderly woman walks into the room and over to Jennie Fidler, the young librarian sitting at a table. “I brought you some John
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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Discover Family History At the Library
Libraries Help With Your Family History Search She was young, in her mid-twenties, her blond hair pulled into a tight ponytail. She walked into the library’s Local History Room with
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,
Test Your Library Knowledge
by Jill Fuller, Marketing & Communications Coordinator March 2017 ‘The library is no longer just a building. We are where you are, whenever you need us.’ I’ll start with an
IMLS: A Force In Your Community
Help us save IMLS. [Update for 2020] Sign a petition and learn more about the impact of IMLS on Wisconsin. Because you shouldn’t have to buy a coffee to get free Wi-Fi. Because