After an entire summer of lurking in the shadows at the West Bend Community Memorial Library, Digital Media Intern Samantha Watson finally introduces herself.
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The summer reading program at the West Bend Community Memorial Library is over - but your child’s interest in books doesn’t have to be. These thirteen simple suggestions can help keep your child reading all year round.
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At the beginning of summer, parents everywhere ask the same question: how on earth are we supposed to keep our kids occupied (and out of trouble) for the next three months? Anna and Ryan Gergetz made this dilemma much easier for their parents when they decided to spend their summer break volunteering at the West Bend Community Memorial Library.
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According to mainstream media, public libraries are rapidly becoming obsolete. The staff of the West Bend Library begs to differ.
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If you’re looking for book suggestions, who better to ask than your local librarian? They went to college for this, after all. Check out these eight books, which are all staff favorites at the West Bend Library.
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They say the book is always better than the movie, but you should find out for yourself. These eleven books are all becoming movies by the end of the year, so stop by the West Bend Library and check them out before they hit the big screen.
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Cute dogs make everything better-even reading. In this week’s blog post, summer intern Samantha Watson interviews Read with Rover volunteer Mary Miller (and her poodle, Reggie.)
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If you don’t know anything about the Dewey Decimal System, trying to find a book at the library can feel like a maze of meaningless numbers. But if you familiarize yourself with the system, finding what you need will become a whole lot easier.
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Sure, the West Bend Library can provide you with books and the occasional free event. But what else is it good for? In fact, there are many free resources offered by the library - here’s a list of Intern Samantha's favorites.
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We all have busy lives. Between work, school, family, friends, hobbies, and other responsibilities, it’s hard to imagine having enough time to sit down and enjoy a book. Intern Samantha Watson has 9 easy tips for making time to read!
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Summer library intern Samantha Watson offers a look into the history of the West Bend Library.
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Want to download e-books and e-audiobooks to your personal device, like a smartphone, tablet, or e-reader? You can do that with Libby and Hoopla!
• Click here to get Libby, by OverDrive
• Browse the OverDrive collection without downloading Libby
• Browse the Hoopla collection without downloading the app
Want to learn more about what Libby and Hoopla can do and how to use them? Check out our blog post about both services!