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Mixed media art – exhibit, demonstrations

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) will host an exhibit called “Making Magic with Mixed Media” at the Cultural Arts Center (402 West Main Street, Whitewater) from Thurs, Aug 2-Sun, Aug 26. The gallery is open from noon-5pm on Thursdays-Sundays (closed … Continue reading →

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July fun @ Whitewater’s public library

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Barbara

The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library (431 W Center St), is providing some fun and free summer events in July! No registration required. Mark your calendars: Thurs., July 12, 4pm: Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Comedy Show – … Continue reading →

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Summer fun: June events @ Irvin L Young Memorial Library

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Barbara

The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library (431 W Center St), is providing some fun and free summer events! No registration required. Mark your calendars: Thurs., June 7, 6-7:30pm: State of Craft Beer – Matt Janzen, author of … Continue reading →

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Hear the Wisconsin poet laureate

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Barbara

Karla Huston, Wisconsin’s 2017-18 Poet Laureate, will present some of her work on Thurs., Apr. 5th, at 5 p.m. in Laurentide in the 3rd-floor “living room area.” It’s a celebration of Poetry Month! There will be some refreshments (RSVP to … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 3, 2018

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Martha

Darkness Visible: Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials by Nicholas Tucker. Call Number: PR6066.U44 Z89 201. Location: New Arrivals Island Continue reading →

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Library Displays: To Read is to Travel

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Nancy Bennett

Traveling is an experience comparable to very few things in life. It allows for encounters with new people, appreciation of new cultures, and a level of wonderment that resounds in your bones. Yet, what if you could travel the world … Continue reading →

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Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Barbara

Sam Quinones will talk about “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic” at 7pm on Mon., Mar. 12, in the Young Auditorium. It’s part of the lecture series sponsored by the College of Letters and Sciences. Quinones, freelance journalist … Continue reading →

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Book-Sale-O-Rama

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Martha

This month’s selection of sale books cover the subjects of anthropology, history, political science, science, sociology, sports, and women’s studies. Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 20, 2017

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Martha

Animal’s People by Indra Sinha. Call number: PR9499.4.S56 A55 2009, Location: New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor. This is the fifth and most recent book by Indra Sinha, a British author of both Indian and English descent…
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What are Emotions For?

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Barbara

Dr. Paula Niedenthal, UW-Madison professor of psychology, will talk about the functions of emotions for people and their social interactions, and the value of the expression emotions, e.g., fear, anger, and happiness, on Thurs., Feb. 22, from 6-7:30pm in the … Continue reading →

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