Tag: library
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L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library holding annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program is underway. According to a press release from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/books-and-literature/l-e-phillips-memorial-public-library-holding-annual-give-a-kid-a-book-program/ar-AA1RdwiQ
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Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
About 100 people rallied at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul against the deportation of Southeast Asian and Hmong immigrants. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-ask-state-officials-to-intervene-as-hmong-minnesotans-face-deportation-to-laos/601371725
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Minneapolis Central Library show opens dialogue between incarcerated artists, public
SEEN: In the Stacks,” now showing at the Minneapolis Central Library, began as a collaboration with the Weisman Art Museum, pairing seven incarcerated artists with seven Twin Cities-based artists, … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/minneapolis-central-library-incarcerated-artists-seen-exhibit/
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Eau Claire library launches new book collection to help non-native English speakers
There’s a new collection of books at the Eau Claire library aimed at those whose first language isn’t English. Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/eau-claire-library-launches-new-book-collection-to-help-non-native-english-speakers/article_9812ff49-d394-4c33-8f05-24b6d970e176.html
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New book collection aims to keep native languages alive
The new ‘Community languages collection’ at the LE Phillips Public Library has already caught many people’s eye, specifically those who speak a native language like French, Hmong, even Ojibwe. Y para … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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New book collection aims to keep native languages alive
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The new ‘Community languages collection’ at the LE Phillips Public Library has already caught many people’s eye, specifically those who speak a native language like French, … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/07/12/new-book-collection-aims-keep-native-languages-alive/
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates 50th Anniversary of Hmong migration
UW-Eau Claire kicked off it’s Hmong 50th Anniversary Celebration with a mini exhibit in McIntyre Library today. Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/uw-eau-claire-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-migration/article_8a6dcb5d-b0be-4caf-9d08-35dbf941030e.html
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50 years of Hmong legacies to be honored on campus
UW-Eau Claire’s Multicultural Student Services (MSS) will highlight 50 years of Hmong legacies at a miniature exhibition this spring. Beginning Wednesday, April 2, the breezeway in McIntyre Library … Full story: https://www.spectatornews.com/campus-news/2025/04/50-years-of-hmong-legacies-to-be-honored-on-campus/
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Hmong Diaspora exhibit aims to preserve heritage
Two large red and green banners drape the ceiling of the La Crosse Public Library, part of the “Hmong Diaspora: A Spotlight Collection.” “It’s a heritage story that is not well known by millennials … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/hmong-diaspora-exhibit-aims-to-preserve-heritage/article_9b75f38a-9b4f-11ed-8b84-abf4c02ef026.html
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Hmong Diaspora exhibit aims to preserve heritage
Two large red and green banners drape the ceiling of the La Crosse Public Library, part of the “Hmong Diaspora: A Spotlight Collection.” “It’s a heritage story that is not well known by millennials … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/hmong-diaspora-exhibit-aims-to-preserve-heritage/article_9b75f38a-9b4f-11ed-8b84-abf4c02ef026.html
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Christmas fireworks, Hmong basketball tournament among 5 things to do in Catawba County
The third annual Christmas Kaboom features fireworks choreographed to a festive Christmas soundtrack. The run time is approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Before the fireworks, enjoy food trucks, vendors, … Full story: https://hickoryrecord.com/life-entertainment/local/events/catawba-county-nc-5-things-to-do-this-weekend-christmas-fireworks-hickory-motor-speedway-grinch-paint-and-sip-painted-grape-hmong-basketball-tournament-hickory-metro-convention-center-holidays-around-the-world-patrick-beaver-memorial-library-christmas-market-valley-hills-mall/article_ec9d46c6-ab4e-11ef-bf94-8b0e23ca14a7.html
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Classic ballet ‘Swan Lake’ takes flight at Fargo Theatre
The Hmong family moved to Minnesota in 1980 from a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing the Hmong genocide in Laos. The poet will talk about her works at the Moorhead Public Library at 2 p.m. Full story: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/classic-ballet-swan-lake-takes-flight-at-fargo-theatre
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Artist Shoua Yang to hold cultural relief printmaking workshop in Viroqua
McIntosh Memorial Library will host an enriching evening of art and culture on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the program room. Local artist Shoua Yang of … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/community/vernonbroadcaster/artist-shoua-yang-to-hold-cultural-relief-printmaking-workshop-in-viroqua/article_97be83bc-7d0a-11ef-8aad-dff39c94be03.html
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‘Seeing heavy use’: Kaukauna Public Library’s Little Free Pantry in need of more food as demand spikes
“This has continued to expand. Obviously, we’ve seen prices increase, and that puts a burden on families.” Hmong Festival returns to Brown County Fairgrounds with tribute to Hmong Heroes of the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seeing-heavy-kaukauna-public-library-003845396.html
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‘Part of the reason I succeeded is not giving up,’ says Valley City native, composer Jocelyn Hagen
Other presenters this season include Theodore Roosevelt historian and CEO of the Roosevelt Presidential Library, Edward O’Keefe on Oct. 22. Child safety advocate Patty Wetterling, will speak on April … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/part-of-the-reason-i-succeeded-is-not-giving-up-says-valley-city-native-composer-jocelyn-hagen
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State Grants to Boost Cultural Programs at Hmong Association, L.E. Phillips Library
Public cultural projects by two Eau Claire organizations are among the statewide recipients of $60,000 in grants from Wisconsin Humanities. The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association and … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2024/06/25/344418-state-grants-to-boost-cultural-programs-at-hmong-association
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Manitowoc, don’t miss these events this week, including the Maritime Marathon and a World War I encampment.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum is at 75 Maritime Drive. Manitowoc Public Library is hosting “A Hmong Cultural Symposium: An Exploration of Hmong-American Identity” from 5 to 7:45 p.m. May 30. On the topic … Full story: https://www.htrnews.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/05/28/manitowoc-events-include-maritime-marathon-and-world-war-i-encampment/73836190007/