A blog to highlight what's new, what's cool, and what's forthcoming at the Mukwonago Community Library, in southern Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Calling All Writers!
Do you think you can write a novel in one month? Are you interested in just trying it out. Join us in the international celebration of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).
This is simply about inspiring literary abandon. We will be having a get together here at the library on Sunday, November 19th from 10 am to 1 pm. So starting writing tomorrow, collect what you have on the 19th and come visit with like minded writers. Get opinions, guidance, and just have fun!
I (Tristan) will be participating with writing a novel this month. I have never written an entire novel. I can promise you one thing and one thing only...it will not be very polished...or very good. But I am going to try! So try with me!
Check out this website for more details, local groups, and more information.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Technology Tip 15: How to Make An ePUB Book
Now I must admit you may wonder....why would I ever need to make an e-book? Here are a few ideas I came up with.
-You have always wanted to write a book and disregarded the idea because self publishing can be expensive. Creating a e-book can be free to create and disperse.
-Preserving family recipes and making a easy to e-mail e-book!
-You may be a student and get tired of lugging all of your books around. Transport your notes to a e-book and then you can just e-mail your information.
If you are interested check out the University of Washington's website for their step by step instructions on how to make a e-book. If you have any questions or troubles come see us at the Reference Desk!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Recently Added Video Games
Library Halloween Happenings and Local Trick or Treat Times
Mukwonago (town): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Mukwonago (village): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
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Milwaukee County
Bayside: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Brown Deer: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Cudahy: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Franklin: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Glendale: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Greendale: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Greenfield: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Hales Corners: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Milwaukee: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Oak Creek: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
River Hills: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Shorewood: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
South Milwaukee: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
St. Francis: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
Wauwatosa: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30
West Allis: 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30
West Milwaukee: 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30
Whitefish Bay: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Ozaukee County
Belgium (village): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Cedarburg (city and town): 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29
Grafton (village and town): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Mequon: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Port Washington (city): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29
Saukville (village): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Thiensville: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Washington County
Addison: 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Barton: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Erin: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Farmington: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Germantown (village and town): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Hartford (city and town): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Jackson (village and town): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Kewaskum (town and village): 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29
Newburg: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29
Richfield (village): 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29
Slinger (Village): 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29
Trenton (town): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
West Bend (city and town): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Waukesha County
Big Bend: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Brookfield (city): 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Brookfield (town): 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Delafield (city): 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30
Delafield (town): 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Dousman: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31
Eagle (town and village): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29
Elm Grove: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29
Genesee: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Hartland: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Lannon: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30
Lisbon: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29
Menomonee Falls: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Merton (village and town): 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Mukwonago (town): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Mukwonago (village): 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30
Muskego: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Nashotah: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30
New Berlin: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
North Prairie: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Oconomowoc (city): 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29
Ottawa: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31
Pewaukee (city and village): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Summit: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Sussex: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29
Vernon: 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30
Wales: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Waukesha (city): 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31
Waukesha (town): 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Technology Tip #14: Teaching Resource
This is a tip taken from Tammy Worcester's website.
Teaching Channel
To use it:
1.Go to: http://www.blogger.com/www.teachingchannel.com
2.Use the options on the left side of the page to view videos by subject, grade, or topic.
3.Click at the top to view the most watched videos
4.Go here http://www.teachingchannel.org/newsletters to see past newsletters and/or sign up to receive a weekly newsletter with updates on new videos, inspiring lesson ideas and Tch news!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Expansion Photos Fifteen
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Winnie the Pooh's 90th Birthday Party
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
One Thousand Signatures on the New Library Foundation
Thank you to everyone that came to show support for the new library building during our Foundation Signing Event last weekend. We estimate about a thousand people came out and added their signature to the floor.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Technology Tip #13: Find How To Do Things Online
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Our Mission and Core Values
On September 26th, 2011 the Mukwonago Community Library Board approved the Mission and Core Values statement as presented, replacing our old mission and values.
Mission and Core Values
The Mukwonago Community Library is committed to being good stewards of our community and its resources by:
· Creating a welcoming, friendly and safe environment for all
· Providing access to the best materials and best information in a cost-effective manner
· Inspiring and cultivating partnerships throughout our community
· Successfully integrating technological advances with traditional materials and services
· Helping our community to learn, grow and thrive
The Mukwonago Community Library: Engaging, Empowering and Enriching Your World.
We hope this Mission and Values will help guide our future to remain relevant and supportive to our community as we move forward. Thank you for all of your support as a library patron!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sara Laux Akin visits Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
New Videogame Releases at the Library
Nintendo DS:
Etrian Odyssey III : the Drowned City
Lego Disney Pirates of the Caribbean
Playstation 2:
Phantasy star universe
PS3:
Bigs 2
NBA 2K 11
Tiger Woods PGA tour 12
Wii:
Bigs 2
Create
Family Party : Fitness Fun
Go Diego Go : Great Dinosaur Rescue
Super Mario All-Stars
Tiger Woods, PGA tour 12
You Don't Know Jack
XBox 360:
Bigs 2
Dungeon siege III
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
Tiger Woods PGA tour 12
Halo Wars