Tag Archives: fun stuff

Digital Public Library of America

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Barbara

There are lots and lots of institutions providing digitized materials, but who has the time to find them? Well, here’s a one-stop discovery tool! The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) provides free access to the digitized riches of libraries, … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Andersen Library

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Ellen Latorraca

If you happened through Andersen Library this past Friday, Saturday, or Monday, you may have noticed children and librarians with stuffed animals in tow. You were witnessing the Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Parents and grandparents helped the stuffed animals’ kid-friends create … Continue reading →

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Make a dream catcher! Mon Apr 8

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Barbara

Make a dream catcher and catch those bad dreams before they affect your sleep tonight! NACAA (Native American Cultural Awareness Association) is sponsoring a Native Pride Workshop on Monday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m. in the UC Warhawk Commons Center. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Armchair travel through the Secret Door!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Barbara

Journeying via The Secret Door is a bit like slipping down the rabbit hole with Alice at times, especially since the sites you’ll see aren’t always labelled (or may not be labelled in English), but The Secret Door uses Google … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Book cakes

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Barbara

I’ve posted about books and food before (Books & Bites), but this time we’re going way past just combining recommendations for books and food! Take a gander at 30 Gorgeous & Delicious Literary Cakes at Flavorwire.com. The folks at Flavorwire … Continue reading →

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Friday Fur Day!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by davisk

Daisy, the Golden Retriever pet therapy dog will be back for another visit at the Andersen Library on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 12 noon to 2pm! Stop in at the Library and have all of your stress that has … Continue reading →

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Workshop @ Hoard Historical Musem 3/16

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Barbara

Hoard Historical Museum (401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson) will host a workshop on Sat., March 16, 2013, from 1:30pm-3:30pm on “How to Care for Your Photographs & Paper Documents.”  Participants will learn how best to treat important photos and documents: … Continue reading →

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Wellfest 2013 (Sun Mar 10)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Barbara

Wellness 2013 will take place in Whitewater’s High School from noon-3pm on Sunday, March 10. It’s free and sponsored by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), UW-Whitewater, and other entities. Check it out for free food, fitness classes, healthy cooking demos, … Continue reading →

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Dog Therapy @ the Library

Posted on February 28, 2013 by davisk

Are you in desperate need for some stress relief? Come to the Andersen Library tomorrow, Friday, March 1st, from 12 noon to 2pm, to meet and play with Daisy, the friendly and adorable Golden Retriever. You won’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Winter

Posted on February 20, 2013 by davisk

Daisy’s visit on Friday, February 22nd was cancelled. Sorry! Are you tired of these cold and snowy winter days? Are you feeling gloomy and bummed out and in need of a mood lifter? Come to Andersen Library on Friday, February … Continue reading →

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