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  • Thu 2/9/2012: NAC Meeting 10:00am
  • Thu 2/23/2012: Workshop:
  • Thu 3/22/2012: Workshop: CCBC Best Books 2012
  • Wed 3/28/2012: WRLS Board Meeting 6:30pm
  • Thu 4/12/2012: NAC Meeting 10:00am

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It’s Coming: Preparing for the Release of the 1940 United States Census

By Megan M. Isely, La Crosse Public Library Archives

Why will genealogists be rejoicing at 9:00 am. (ET) on April 2, 2012? After the “wait for 72 years to protect people’s privacy” time span the 1940 United States census will be released for public use.

The 1940 census will be released as digital images by http://www.archives.com/, the

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The Gaming Program

By Alex Saucedo, former La Crosse Public Library Gaming Assistant*

I didn’t know where I am until I leave. The day before New Year’s will be my last here due to the need for layoffs, and I realize I’ve been here since the beginning of the gaming program as a patron and as an employee. It’s

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Did Santa bring a new eReader?

If so, we have library content for you to download!  Make sure to check out our eBook Overview page for instructions, how-to videos, FAQs, troubleshooting information and helpful links.  The link to our eBook Overview page is also in the right hand column of this page.

Winding Rivers Library System joins statewide e-book buying pool

Digital downloads

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