Category Archives: around the world

Stress buster: Online Jigsaw puzzles

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Barbara

Need a study break? Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Try JigZone.com for online jigsaw puzzles, where you can select the theme, the difficulty (number of pieces), and the piece cut style of your puzzle! If you’re really, really stressed out, … Continue reading →

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“Search, seizure, and cellphones”

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Barbara

Would you want your cellphone searched by the police? Should they be able to do that without a warrant? Is your phone protected from that now? What about your privacy?? At 9 a.m. (Central) on Tuesday, April 29, the National … Continue reading →

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Lineage Societies – Are You Eligible??

Posted on April 25, 2014 by the Library

Did an ancestor run a tavern before the American Revolution?  You qualify for The Flagon and Trencher Society, a group established in 1962 for the descendants of tavern, inn and pub owners working in America before 1776. Did a grandparent … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Treats 4 Our Troops!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Rebecca

By Andrew E. UW-Whitewater is joining up with the non-profit “Treats 4 Our Troops” to send needed items to American soldiers overseas. From now until March 17th, you can donate to “Treats 4 Our Troops” by bringing your items in to … Continue reading →

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Global Cafe 3/12

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Rebecca

Ever wanted to travel around the world but don’t have enough money to do it? Now is your chance! Global Café makes its return to the Andersen Library just in time to showcase Germany, Australia, and Indonesia. Come learn about the … Continue reading →

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Treats 4 Our Troops

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Rebecca

-By Andrew E. UW-Whitewater is joining up with the non-profit “Treats 4 Our Troops.” This organization’s main goal is to send needed items to American soldiers serving overseas.  From now until March 17th, you can donate to “Treats 4 Our … Continue reading →

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Read Across America Day

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Barbara

Every year many libraries and schools celebrate reading on Read Across America Day, usually held on Dr. Seuss‘s birthday (Mar. 2), except that’s Sunday this year, so we’re celebrating on March 3! But why wait until Monday? Read some good … Continue reading →

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Internet Broadway Database

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Barbara

Did you know that there are free sources on the Internet for information about theatre productions? The Internet Broadway Database is an archive of Broadway theatre information, with “records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today.” … Continue reading →

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Can you pass the citizenship test?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Barbara

Today, Monday February 17, is President’s Day. Did you know that it was moved from February 22 (George Washington’s birthday) to the 3rd Monday of February as part of an effort to make more 3-day weekends for workers? Hmmm. Since … Continue reading →

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Global Cafe Series- Feb. 5

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rebecca

Post by Andrew Eppen Ever had the interest in learning about the different cultures around the world? Looking to meet people who love talking about global subjects as much as you do? The Global Café going on in the Andersen … Continue reading →

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