Category Archives: around the library

New Stuff Tuesday – January 6, 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by James Castrillo

America’s Public Lands: From Yellowstone to Smokey Bear and Beyond by Randall K. Wilson HD216 .W48 2014 New Arrivals , 2nd Floor In this book, Wilson concisely explains the past, present, and future of public lands in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Armchair travel this winter!

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Barbara

Winter in Wisconsin! What better time to travel, especially to warmer places, eh? But if you’re like me, you can’t afford the time (or the travel). Well, a little ‘armchair’ travel may be the ticket for us. Andersen Library can … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 30, 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Martha

Alanis Obomsawin: The Vision of a Native Filmmaker by Randolph Lewis, PN1998.3 .O24 2006, New Arrivals, 2nd Floor. In this fascinating book, Randolph Lewis introduces, ponders, and critiques Alanis Obomsawin’s many films and presents detailed information about her life and influences. Continue reading →

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Break & Winterim Library Hours

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Barbara

Library hours during the break (Dec. 23-28) are: Tues Dec 23: 8am-4:30pm CLOSED Wed-Thurs Dec 24-25 Fri Dec 26: 8am-4:30pm CLOSED Sat-Sun Dec 27-28 Winterim (Mon Dec 29-Fri Jan 16) Library hours are: Mon-Wed: 7:30am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat: CLOSED, Sun: … Continue reading →

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Book Sale for the New Year!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Martha

As a bit of a prequel for the new year we’ve changed out the $2 gift-worthy books for a more run-of-the-mill assortment of $1 books for your personal collections. These are primarily literary and health related. The remaining media, mostly … Continue reading →

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Deck the Wishing Tree! Fa la la…

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Barbara

Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading →

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Treadmill desk at Andersen Library!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Rebecca Jones

UW-Whitewater’s Andersen Library now has a treadmill desk. Find it by the big screen TV on the main library floor! The main objective of a treadmill desk is to give students the ability to both study and stay physically fit … Continue reading →

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December 2014 Book Sale

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Martha

Thanksgiving has just passed and more holidays are around the corner. Whether you’re looking for a Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, or Kwanzaa gift, or a Festivus re-gift (in which case you’ll have to read the book first before sharing) is more … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 25, 2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Martha

Pushcart Prize XXXIX: Best of the Small Presses edited by Bill Henderson with the Pushcart Prize Editors. PS501 .P87, New Arrivals, 2nd floor. Yay, it’s here! The Pushcart Prize book Continue reading →

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Library, Café Hours Thanksgiving Week

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Barbara

Plan ahead! Hours of the Andersen Library and Food for Thought Café are affected by the Thanksgiving holiday. The Food for Thought Café will be open from 8am until 2pm on Mon. Nov. 24 and Tues. Nov. 25, and then … Continue reading →

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