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Patricia Cornwell – summer reading

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Barbara

Bestselling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, creator of crime-solving medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, was born on June 9th in 1956. Looking for a few good books to read? Do you like CSI? Try her novels! Search Research@UWW for a list of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Body Adornment Exhibit

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit on body adornment from Mar. 8-Apr. 27, open Fridays through Sundays from noon-5pm at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St., Whitewater). The opening reception will be on Sun., Mar. 9, … Continue reading →

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Pickleball, anyone? 3rd annual Wellfest!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Barbara

The Working for Whitewater’s Wellness coalition’s 3rd annual Wellfest will be on Sun. Mar. 9, noon-3pm, at Whitewater High School. It’s free! There’s something here for everyone! Choose from boot camp, Zumba, Pickleball, sports activities provided by UW-Whitewater athletes, healthy … 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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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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Darwin Day! Wed Feb 12

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Barbara

On Wed. Feb. 12 celebrate Darwin Day! The University, College of Letters & Sciences, Biological Sciences Dept., and TriBeta (Biological Honors Society), will host two free events that you can attend: The Edible Tree of Life, 6pm in Hyland Hall’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Cookbook Finder

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Barbara

Do you collect cookbooks? Are you looking for cookbooks with new recipes, perhaps using a certain ingredient? Well, the Cookbook Finder might be a real find for you! This experimental application was developed by OCLC. OCLC provides us with WorldCat, … Continue reading →

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Movies

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Barbara

I’ll bet a lot of us will watch some movies over the holidays, either in theatres or in our own homes. Did you know that the first “commercial movie screening” took place in Paris on Dec. 28, 1895? The Lumière … Continue reading →

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