Welcome to Our Library Blog
Happy first week of April! Just a few more weeks until the semester is over.
Remember, if you are having any issues with any of our Library services, please stop by or send us an e-mail so we can assist you.
With the beginning of a new month, we have a whole new set of new monthly book displays. Please stop in or check out our online book displays.
As a reminder, we have TEDx on campus next week. Please check out the WITCC TEDx website for more information.
We are going to spend some time updating the Library website this summer. What would you like us to include that we do not currently have? Please let us know! library@witcc.edu
WITcha reading?
Librarian Morgan is reading:
- A Taste of Gold and Iron
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WITcha recommend? Let us know what books you recommend. You can find recommended books in our books tab!
WITcha Listening To?
What podcasts are you listening to? What are you recommending?
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Did you know...? And Other Fun Holidays Worth Celebrating
April 1st- April Fools
The origins of April Fools can't exactly be pinned down. What can be expected are the jokes and the (hopefully painless) laughs that today brings.
April 3rd- National Find a Rainbow Day
April showers bring May flowers...
April 4th- National Burrito Day
Wrap yourself in a nice burrito blanket while you treat yourself with a burrito today! Let's learn about some folk history about burritos.
Burritos rolled in cuisine in Cuidad Juarez. Did you know...a lot of the folk history burrito-ing the burrito's history comes from the wording of "small donkey".
April 5th- National Nebraska Day
Nebraska was admitted into the Union on Match 1st, 1867. This state has a circle of cars in replication of Stonehenge called Carhenge.
April 6th- National Student- Athlete Day
We would like to take the day to celebrate our student-athletes on our campus and in our classes! Keep up the hard work, everyone!
April 9th- National Name Yourself Day
Put on a name tag and give yourself a new name today. Sometimes it is nice to remember that you can choose your own name sometimes.
April 11th- National Eight Track Tape Day
This near obsolete music device is a staple for every second-hand store and once a part of the complete car system. Did you know...it was invented in 1953 by George Eash. Although Librarian Morgan knew about the 8-track, she was completely floored when learning that the tape was a continuous loop and doesn't need to be rewound.
April 12th- National Colorado Day
Colorado became a state on August 1st, 1876. Did you know...this 38th state has had 525 recorded earthquakes since 1973!
April 13th- National Thomas Jefferson Day
Thomas Jefferson was the first Secretary of State, second Vice President, and third President of the United States.
April 14th- National Gardening Day
Librarian Morgan loves to get elbow deep into her garden. There are several books in the catalog she recommends depending on your level of gardening. Stop in or give Librarian Morgan an e-mail for her recommendations.
April 16th- National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
Don't forget to be cozy today while you wear your pajamas to work!
April 18th- National North Dakota Day
North Dakota was formed on November 2nd, 1889 as the 39th state. While both North and South Dakota were formed on the same day, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis and the Corps of Discovery spent the most time in what later turned out to be North Dakota.
April 22nd- National Earth Day
The first Earth Day was celebrated 1970. Did you know... this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics"?
April 26th- National South Dakota Day
Although both South and North Dakota became states at the same time, South Dakota is the 40th state and North Dakota is the 39th state.
April 30th- National Bugs Bunny Day
"Eh... What's up, doc?" Did you know...Bugs Bunny's first appearance was first seen April 30th, 1938 in Porky's Hare Hunt as a prototype. The bunny that Porky the Pig tries to hunt in the short film later evolves into the iconic Bugs Bunny. Bugs Bunny later returns in his official appearance in A Wild Hare with Elmer Fudd in July 27, 1940 in their typical Elmer/Bugs banter.
It was nice to talk to you! Thank you for taking the time to stop in and chat with us. Next week we will talk about the national holidays this month!