What's New? Books on Books

Posted April 22, 2014

What's New? Books on Books

Books about books - reading, writing, loving, selling them - are perennially popular. Probably because readers like books (duh) and so we like to read about characters who also like, or write, or read, or sell books. 

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A Look at Your Library for National Library Week

Posted April 17, 2014

A Look at Your Library for National Library Week

We’ve all heard someone ask “Does anyone even use the library now that we have internet?” Of course, the answer is a resounding YES. Technology has actually increased library usage and allowed us to expand our services. We offer information and entertainment in more formats than ever before. Thanks to online access, the library is available 24/7 right here at ShorewoodLibrary.org. There might not be a librarian there to answer your midnight question, but our librarian-selected authoritative resources sure are!

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Listen Up: What's Old is New Again

Posted April 14, 2014

Listen Up: What's Old is New Again

This month we've gotten a few new releases that feature old(er) artists - Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, and Barry Manilow. What a great opportunity for new fans to find them, and for old fans to remember why they're great. 

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Keep in Touch with Us!

Posted April 8, 2014

Keep in Touch with Us!

A couple of weeks ago, most folks in Shorewood received a postcard with details about several of Village of Shorewood organizations, from the School District to the BID, to us. The message was Keep in Touch with Shorewood and recipients are encouraged to contact (Recipients were invited to return the cards to an organization or business to be entered in a drawing.) Last week, many of you received an email with the same message: Keep in Touch with Shorewood.

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Friends' Media Sale = Major Success!

Posted April 4, 2014

Friends' Media Sale = Major Success!

In February, the Friends of Shorewood Public Library held their first ever media sale. With CDs and DVDs selling at two for a dollar, this sale moved a lot of media for a good cause. Even at that blow-out bargain rate, the sale raised over $1000, helped clear out some of the library’s storage areas and resulted in more support for new library materials and programs. Friends member Anne O'Meara tells us all about the sale...

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