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Growing Wisconsin – Digital Magazine

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy goats, it’s home to 52,000 bee colonies, and cows outnumber people in some counties. We probably all know that Wisconsin is number one in the U.S. for cranberry and cheese production. … Continue reading →

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Effigy Mounds – Tour and Learn

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Landmarks Commission will provide a guided, family-friendly and moonlit walking tour of the Effigy Mounds Preserve (288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, Whitewater) on Fri., Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. Learn about the history of the site and its … Continue reading →

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Whitewater Fiber Guild/Quilt Show

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit of fiber art by the Whitewater Fiber Guild and art quilts by Kent Williams, Madison, at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W Main St, Whitewater) until August 28. The gallery is open … Continue reading →

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Tennis, anyone?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? On July 6th in 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American Wimbledon champion when she won the women’s singles title. Later that year she won the U.S. Open as well. You can learn more from the … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: World UFO Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Barbara

It’s World UFO Day on Saturday, July 2! How will you celebrate? Sure, you can see the new Independence Day: Resurgence film in theaters, but you also can read books or watch older movies to enjoy the day! Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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4th of July: Library hours, local celebrations

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Barbara

Andersen Library will be closed Sat. (July 2nd) through Mon. (July 4th), because of the holiday weekend. Of course, online access to databases (including articles), the library holdings listed in Books, media and more (UW Whitewater) (including ebooks) and Ask … Continue reading →

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Broadway!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Barbara

Well, the Tony Awards are over for another year, and Hamilton was the big winner overall. Now you’d like to learn more, wouldn’t you? Here are two free sources on the Internet for information about theatre productions: The Internet Broadway … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Historical Atlases

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Barbara

Here’s some fun for history and map buffs: American Panorama: An atlas of United States history, is an ongoing project at the University of Richmond that currently offers maps of The forced migration of enslaved people, 1810-1860 The overland trails, … Continue reading →

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Bison: Our National Mammal

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Barbara

President Obama signed Public Law 114-152, the National Bison Legacy Act, on Monday, May 9, designating the bison as our official national mammal. Among the many organizations supporting the legislation were: The InterTribal Buffalo Council – Its mission is “Restoring … Continue reading →

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Jazz Appreciation Month

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Barbara

Please note that live Jazz in the Library today has been cancelled. We apologize for any disappointment! April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and you can celebrate by joining us for some jazz in Andersen Library on Friday, April 29th, … Continue reading →

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