Category Archives: around the world

Early Days of Animation & Cinema

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Martha

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the birth of Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau, whom it credits with inventing a device that shows the earliest form of animation. That device is called a phénakistiscope. The true story of the first animation is more … Continue reading →

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Oct. 1: International Day of Older Persons

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Barbara

In 1990 the United Nations designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons to educate the public, raise awareness, and celebrate the older segment of the population. The portion of the population that is over 60 is growing … Continue reading →

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Trepanation

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Barbara

Have you or someone you know ever said, “I need that like I need another hole in my head!” or something similar? Well, at times some people have thought they or others need an actual hole created in their heads. … Continue reading →

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Birds of Prey here in Andersen

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Nancy Bennett

The sky is the limit! RIGHT? This Thursday (April 18), UW Science Outreach Program, the Illinois Raptors Center, and the Andersen Library partner to offer a ‘Birds of Prey’ experience like no other. With a diverse selection of wildlife on … Continue reading →

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ELA’s Cultural Conversation here in Andersen

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Nancy Bennett

The English Language Academy (ELA) is back with another ‘Cultural Conversation’. ‘Cultural Conversation’ is a highly interactive learning session to which students come to present their cultural norms, while learning of others. Featuring a fun table-top-game, Cultural Conversation offers international … Continue reading →

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National Women’s History Month Display

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Nancy Bennett

Our National Women’s History Month display is now up at the Andersen Library. This display recognizes the achievements, movements, and impact of women across the globe. The display includes books, DVDs, and Audio CDs of many popular and influential women … Continue reading →

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Stories Continue to Have Power here at Andersen

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Nancy Bennett

It’s February, and you know what that means! ‘Stories Have Power’ is back just in time to celebrate Black History Month. Within the Andersen Library, there are two displays showcasing the power of stories through film and literature. Like last … Continue reading →

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“Snowy Woods,” The Ten Commandments, and Freud’s Ego & Id

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

What do Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” the Cecil B. DeMille classic early silent film The Ten Commandments, and Sigmund Freud’s The Ego and the Id all have in common? They were all published or released in … Continue reading →

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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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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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