Category Archives: around the library

Favorite Books–from WI legislators & staff

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Barbara

The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau has honored National Library Week every year since 2002 by gathering suggestions of “Favorite books” from state legislators and legislative employees. If you’re curious what the suggestions are, or just looking for possible good reads, … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Library

Posted on June 7, 2010 by kyle

Don’t worry – this is not an obituary for the Andersen Library. The library is dying. To some, it’s already dead. To Delia Lloyd of Politics Daily, our society is in for a world of hurt if libraries go by … Continue reading →

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Library Summer Semester Hours

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library’s Summer Semester hours start Monday, May 24th and end August 13th. Mondays-Thursdays: 7 am-9 pm Fridays: 7 am-4:30 pm Saturdays: CLOSED Sundays: noon-8 pm Exceptions: Sunday-Monday, May 30-31: CLOSED Sunday-Monday, July 4-5: CLOSED

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Library Hours May 17-23

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Barbara

Whew! Felt like a lo-o-o-o-o-ong semester, didn’t it? Well, it’s nearly over! Andersen Library’s hours will be reduced during the week between Spring & Summer semesters: Monday, May 17: 7am-4:30pm Tuesday-Friday, May 18-21: 8am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday, May 22-23: CLOSED Summer Semester … Continue reading →

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More Scanners!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by kolde

The library just had four new scanners installed in order to keep up with the demand we have been seeing this last semseter. The locations are: -1st Floor: Microfilm Room -2nd Floor: Alcove (replacing a broken one) -3rd Floor: Our … Continue reading →

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Library’s Spring Exam Hours

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Barbara

Extended Library hours for spring 2010 exams start this Saturday: Sat. May 8: 9am-10pm Sun. May 9: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs., May 10-13: 6am-2am Fri. May 14: 6am-6pm Sat. May 15: 9am-5pm Sun. May 16: 1pm-10pm Good luck, everybody! Library hours between … Continue reading →

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Historical newspaper articles: Chicago Tribune, 1849-1986

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Ronna

Have you ever wondered what was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on December 7, 1941? Are you looking for information on Wisconsin’s reaction to the Lincoln assassination? Maybe you’re curious about the effects of Prohibition on businesses … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Earth Day! Film showings in the Library

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Ronna

To celebrate Earth Day (Thursday, April 22), the Andersen Library is showing films on April 19-April 22 which are free and open to all! These films will be shown on the main floor of the Library in the TV area. … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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Days of Remembrance: Holocaust film showings

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ronna

The national Days of Remembrance, which commemorate the Holocaust, are April 11 – April 18, 2010. To honor the Days of Remembrance, the Andersen Library is showing films on April 12 – April 14 which are free and open to … Continue reading →

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