Tag Archives: fun stuff

Free Comic Book Day: Saturday, May 1

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Ronna

Looking for a break from all your papers and tests? Want something fun to read? You’re in luck! Saturday, May 1 is Free Comic Book Day! Just walk into any participating comic book store and pick yourself up a free … Continue reading →

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Educational TV: Animals & Ecotourism

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Barbara

Since two cats joined my household, I’ve been enjoying a guilty weekend pleasure: sitting with a contented, purring, and often sleeping cat on my lap. Staying put requires preparation–gathering within easy reach a beverage, whatever book(s) I’m reading, crosswords, and … Continue reading →

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Improve web searching skills

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Barbara

Would you like try to improve your web searching skills? Well, Microsoft has a “game” called Page Hunt. It shows you web pages and awards points for constructing searches that will find the pages using the Bing search engine. Ready … Continue reading →

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Places to bike in Wisconsin

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Susan

The Andersen Library is hosting the “Get Fit for Spring-Bike!” event March 29th-31st.  This is sure to get you into the mood for some biking, so click on the links below for more biking information and trail maps. From TravelWisconsin. … Continue reading →

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Get Fit for Spring – Bike!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Susan

Andersen Library is hosting this event which includes displays, speakers, prizes, free massages, and more. Monday, March 29 2:00-2:30pm – Speaker: UW-W Police Services representatives will speak about biking rules and regulations, safety, and defensive bike riding. 3:00-3:30pm – Speaker: … Continue reading →

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Ah, birds singing of spring

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

Isn’t it lovely when the birdies sing of spring in the morning? You should listen! Turn off the cacophony of your phone, radio, TV, etc.! Now sit back, close your eyes, and just….listen. Try to filter out noise like cars. … Continue reading →

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Library TV this week: March Madness

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Barbara

Hey you hoop fans! The Library’s big screen TV will show March Madness games this week. I’d never suggest skipping class, but when you’re free come on over and follow the bouncing ball! A complete bracket of the teams playing … Continue reading →

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Test & improve financial literacy

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Barbara

How’s your financial IQ? According to the executive summary of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation‘s 2009 report “Financial Capability in the United States,” respondents to a national survey demonstrated a low level of financial literacy. Here are couple of places … Continue reading →

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What’s your temperament?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

Ah, tests abound, don’t they? IQ tests, communication style tests, personality tests, and of course all those tests in your classes! Well, here is a “free” personality/temperament test you can take for Friday fun: The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II Answer a … Continue reading →

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Geography Awareness Week

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Barbara

Geography Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2009, is upon us and has the theme of exploring the world through mapping. How are you celebrating? If nothing else, “test your geography smarts” online with one of these challenges: GeoBee Challenge (new quiz … Continue reading →

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