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November 2023 |
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Tales of Gratitude
| You're invited to share why you are thankful for your library! |
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It is National Gratitude Month and we want to hear your tales of gratitude! Whether it's a cherished childhood memory, newfound knowledge or skills, support from a dedicated librarian, or simply that your library feels like a second home to you, we'd love to hear about it and celebrate together! |
| Submit Your Tales of Gratitude
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Unlock your career potential with free online classes from Udemy. |
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Udemy offers nearly 20,000 on-demand online video learning courses that can be accessed anytime, anywhere for free with your library card.
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| Book Bike Named |
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Powers Memorial Library in Palmyra named their book bike with help from their patrons on social media. They narrowed it down to three names and the winner was Book Buggy Betty! Welcome Betty!
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| Giant Pumpkin Growers |
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The New Berlin Public Library celebrated the winners of their first annual NBPL Seed Library Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest! Patrons began with seeds in May and grew some beauitful pumpkins in tome for Halloween.
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Did You Know? Library Video Tours with B93.3 Radio
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Joe from B93.3 Radio took a tour of the Butler Public Library and experienced the coziness of the space, the cool items in the Library of Things, and the brand new Tonies screen-free digital listening experience available for patrons to borrow!
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| Joe from B93.3 Radio toured the Mukwonago Community Library and saw the smart lockers in action, explored The Thingery items, visited the MetaSpace 511 Makerspace, and browsed the seed library.
Watch the Tour on YouTube.
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On The Shelf
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Get ready for holiday gatherings with great recipes. |
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| Wisconsin Library Association Awards and Honors |
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Connie Meyer
2023 Library Hall of Fame Inductee
Connie Meyer was inducted into the Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame in recognition of her unwavering commitment to advancing libraries in Wisconsin and beyond. Connie served as the Director of Bridges Library System (2013-2020) and also held the position of Director at Dwight Foster Public Library (1992-2013). Her significant contributions also extend to numerous other library organizations. Read more. |
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Amy Schlotthauer
Trustee of the Year
Menomonee Falls Public Library
Amy Schlotthauer received the Wisconsin Library Association's Trustee of the Year award in recognition of her outstanding work and dedication to the library board. Her donation of skills and visionary contributions have played a pivotal role in the library's strategic successes. Read more.
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Lisa Baudoin
Citation of Merit
Books & Company, Oconomowoc
Lisa Baudoin, owner of Books & Company in Oconomowoc, was awarded the Wisconsin Library Association’s Citation of Merit. Her support of literacy and libraries has fostered a love for literature and learning in the community. Read more.
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Wisconsin Art Education Association Award
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Alli Chase
Alice Baker Library Director
Alli Chase, Library Director at Alice Baker Library in Eagle, Wisconsin, received the Concerned Citizen of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Art Education Association for her outstanding contributions to the arts at the library and in the community.
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| Read The Waukesha Freeman Article
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