It’s common knowledge that when a large factory closes, many employees are affected and sometimes a city cannot recover from that type of financial loss. Janesville takes a close look at the General Motors plant closure in Janesville, Wisconsin which Read More …
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Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
Hello Lighthouse, written and illustrated by Caldecott medal winner Sophie Blackall, charmingly answers the question: what would it be like to live and work in a lighthouse? Young children will delight in this picture book about a lighthouse, its keeper Read More …
JELL-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom
Author Allie Rowbottom, a fourth generation heiress to the Jell-O fortune, contends that her family is under a curse related to the time-honored gelatin dessert. This curse manifests itself in various ways, from squabbles over money to alcoholism, mental illness, Read More …
Sock It to You!
Thank you for helping to warm cold feet by donating new socks to the less fortunate this holiday season. WNPL’s Staff Association sponsored our library sock tree, and collected your very generous donations this season. We appreciate your kindness and Read More …
Revolutionary Rogues by Selene Catrovilla
Revolutionary Rogues, written by Selene Castrovilla and illustrated by John O’Brien, is a picture book for older juvenile readers who enjoy learning about history. The rogues in the book’s title are Benedict Arnold and his British contact John Andre. Beautifully Read More …