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Author: Frances Brawner

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Patron Portrait: Barbara Hillman

Patron Portrait: Barbara Hillman

  • Post published:May 25, 2022
  • Post author:Frances Brawner, Brenda

We had the opportunity to interview a long-time library user and wish to share her story with our community. Please enjoy this portrait of Barbara Hillman. Before she had to…

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Read more about the article Using the WPPL App

Using the WPPL App

  • Post published:October 1, 2021
  • Post author:Cassie DiMarino, Carla Schober, Frances Brawner

Did you know the library has a mobile app? The library's app can be used to browse materials, check your account, and even check out materials. To download our app,…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 23)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 23)

  • Post published:April 5, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Andrew Mangels, Frances Brawner

Welcome to this week's round of staff picks! Today, we have something to make you laugh, something to frighten you, and a handful of page-turning mysteries. If you're looking for…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 22)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 22)

  • Post published:March 29, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Natalie Jemiola

Ann (Circulation) recommends: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan CrandallCategory: Adult Fiction In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old Starla decides to run away. The unplanned daughter of teenage parents, Starla…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)

  • Post published:March 22, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Natalie Jemiola, Frances Brawner, Rebecca Shook

Looking for something new to read? Why not see what our staff has been reading? We have five succulent suggestions for your reading enjoyment! From Administration to Circulation, Adult Services…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)

  • Post published:March 15, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Robin, Rebecca Shook

Whether you're looking for a gritty mystery, a graphic novel, or a tale of mermaids, our staff picks have you covered! Looking for more? Check out our whole list of…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 19)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 19)

  • Post published:March 8, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Rebecca Shook, Robin

Welcome to our latest round of staff picks! Sometimes, it's hard to find a good book. But, we've done all the hard work for you! The books listed here are…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 18)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 18)

  • Post published:March 1, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Miss Cathy, Robin

Welcome once again to another round of Staff Picks! To see what we talked about last time, check out Part 17 here! Our selection this time features titles recommended by…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 17)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 17)

  • Post published:February 15, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Nancy Sabo, Frances Brawner, Andrew Mangels

Sometimes, you don't know what you want to read, but you know that you want something good. That's where our staff picks come in! These titles were all selected and…

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #8

Digital Writers Room Podcast #8

  • Post published:November 26, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 8 – Day 26

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #7

Digital Writers Room Podcast #7

  • Post published:November 24, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Victoria Vogel, Frances Brawner

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 7 – Day 24

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #6

Digital Writers Room Podcast #6

  • Post published:November 19, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Victoria Vogel, Frances Brawner

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 6 - Day 19

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #5

Digital Writers Room Podcast #5

  • Post published:November 17, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 5 - Day 17

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #4

Digital Writers Room Podcast #4

  • Post published:November 12, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Victoria Vogel, Frances Brawner

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 4 - Day 12

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #3

Digital Writers Room Podcast #3

  • Post published:November 10, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 3 – Day 10

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #2

Digital Writers Room Podcast #2

  • Post published:November 5, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 2 – Day 5

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #1

Digital Writers Room Podcast #1

  • Post published:November 3, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 1 - Day 3 Featuring Quotes from Authors and Tips to Keep You Writing

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Healthy Habits

Healthy Habits

  • Post published:September 20, 2020
  • Post author:Frances Brawner

When we embark on an adventure of change, the first leg of the journey is often paved with the best of intentions. For a day or two, we coast on…

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Graduation Advice

Graduation Advice

  • Post published:May 15, 2020
  • Post author:Frances Brawner

In 1997, Mary Schmich, a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, wrote a commencement speech that, according to her, she would have given had she been asked. Later, the Australian film…

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