Author Archives: Susan

Banned Books Week – Final Results!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Susan

Thanks to all of of you who participated in the Banned Books Week quizzes! One prize was awarded each day, a winner drawn at random from the correctly completed forms. A big “thank you” to our generous sponsors! Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Thursday’s Quiz

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Wednesday’s Quiz

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Tuesday’s Quiz

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Monday’s Quiz

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Book Sale Kiosk

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Susan

No need to wait until April for your book sale fix! The Friends of the Library Book Sale will now be a continuous event throughout the year. Each month we will highlight materials in specific subject areas, formats or genres. … Continue reading →

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Perseid meteor shower

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Susan

If you’re a fan of stargazing, check out the Perseid meteor shower. The best time for viewing these “shooting stars” is from midnight to dawn tonight and again late tomorrow night. According to NASA’s website, this meteor shower is an … Continue reading →

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Baseball: Read All About It

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Susan

Baseball season is in full swing. If you’re a fan and watching your favorite team (go Brewers!) isn’t enough to satisfy your craving for baseball, check out one of the many baseball books in the library. Here are just a few of … Continue reading →

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It’s Flag Day

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Susan

In case you weren’t aware, June 14th is Flag Day in the United States. This date in June was probably chosen because on June 14th in 1777, the Continental Congress approved a resolution that established the U. S. flag’s design (“thirteen stripes of alternate red … Continue reading →

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May Feature: OED Online

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Susan

Ever come across an unusual word and wonder how it ever came into the language? Well, if you have, check out the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), an online database from the Andersen Library. This enormous online source contains the complete … Continue reading →

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