February -March 2013 - Johnson County Library

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The newsletter of the Johnson County Library System
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Johnson County Library 171 N. Adams Buffalo, WY 82834 (307) 684‐5546 Hours M‐Th: 10a‐8p F&Sa: 10a‐5p Su: 1‐4p ~ Kaycee Branch 231 Ritter Ave. P.O. Box 226 Kaycee, WY 82639 (307) 738‐2473 Hours T: 10‐11a, 1‐8p W: 1‐5:30p F: 10a‐noon, 1‐4p Sa: 2‐5p ~ Linch Branch Hwy 192 P.O. Box 160 Linch, WY 82640 (307) 437‐6424 Hours T: 2‐5p Th: 1‐4p Johnson County
Library
~ Mission ~
Our mission as a
library system and
community hub is to
Collect, Share, Promote,
Learn, Adapt, & Grow.
Users are foremost.
http://jclwyo.org
Public Input Needed for
The Johnson County Library is seeking community input for its expansion project. The goal is to
increase the library’s space by approximately 10,000 square feet. Plan One architects of Utah will create
the design.
We invite everyone to attend our open house on Wednesday, Feb 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library.
There will be refreshments provided and the architects will be present to gather input through a few
activities. Also, a survey was distributed through the Buffalo Bulletin newspaper recently. We also have
a link on our website to the survey so you can take it online:
http://www.jclwyo.org/Expansionsurvey.html
February 5, Tuesday:
9:30 am — Johnson County Commissioner Meeting
12:00 pm — Rotary Club Meeting at Bozeman Trail Steakhouse
5:00 pm — Buffalo City Council Meeting
February 6, Wednesday:
8:00 am — Buffalo Downtown Association Board of Director’s
Meeting
9:00 am — MOPS meeting at Big Horn Baptist Church
12:30 pm — Senior Center
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BooksareSNOWWonderful
Grab books for Winter Reading Program
The Johnson County Library’s Winter Reading Program, “Books are SNOW
Wonderful,” began on Jan. 21 but there’s still plenty of time to get reading if you
haven’t already.
The program lasts until the prize drawing on March 21. Reading slips can be
deposited to enter a drawing for prizes in five reading groups: Preschool to K;
Grades 1 to 3; Grades 4 to 5; Teens; and Adults. A prize basket funded by the
Friends of the Library will be awarded for each group during our grand prize
drawing.
Come grab a book and get reading!
CHILDREN Mark off one snowman for every 15 minutes a child reads or
is read to. There are six per sheet, for 1 1/2 hours on each
sheet.
ADULTS Rate the books you
read by marking off
one through five
snowmen and
filling in the title.
TEENS Mark one skier for
every 30 minutes
you read. There are
four per sheet, for 2
hours on each
Production of BOOKENDS is paid for with funds from the Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial Thank you to
Thank you to
Lois Gordon
The Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial
For continued support of our
Kaycee Branch Library
For generous donations that fund this newsletter,
library programming, and much more...
Kaycee Branch____738-2473
Bonnie Ross, branch manager — Monica Brock — Kelley Davis
We’re very excited to announce that the Kaycee
Branch Library has been awarded a grant for $2,000
from the Stewart Cellars Foundation. The grant
comes with the stipulation that it be used for audio
and video materials for the library.
Our next book discussion will be at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 4, at the library. We will discuss
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom.
WHAT’S NEW
CD Books
Bleeding Kansas, by Sara Paretsky
Chasing Fireflies, by Charles Martin
Hell is Empty, by Craig Johnson
The Racketeer, by John Grisham
The Time Keeper, by Mitch Albom
Our books are
FREE
Your library is free to use — we only need a
form of photo identification and a proof of
mailing address (like a piece of mail) to get
you a library card. No overdue fines!
Johnson County
Library Foundation
The foundation was created in 1976 by
patrons who saw the need to ensure
the future of the library. Through
donations, memorials and fund-raising,
these volunteers have successfully
supported special needs of the library
& established a permanent endowment.
Board of directors
Chair—Nick Thom
Vice-Chair—Frank Pratt
Treasurer—Steve Reimann
Secretary—Tim O’Gan
Bill Dooley
Penny Orchard
Olin Turner
Dave Wright
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February 7, Thursday:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm — Story Hour at
the Library
February 11, Monday:
12:00 – 1:00 pm — Kiwanis
February 12th, Tuesday:
4:30 - 6:00 pm — Clear Creek School
at the Basketball Games
February 13th, Wednesday:
1:00 - 3:00 pm — ANB Bank
February 14th, Thursday:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Shopko
February 15th, Friday:
1:00 - 3:00 pm — Bank of Buffalo
February 20th, Wednesday:
1:00 - 3:00 pm — First Northern Bank
February 23rd, Saturday:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm — DJ’s Grocery
store
2:30 pm - 2:00 pm — IGA grocery
store
eReaders ready
to check out
Johnson County Library cardholders can now
check out one of two electronic reading devices
from 3M, in addition to accessing 3M’s free
online catalog of eBooks.
The reader can be checked out for two weeks,
but cannot be renewed. You can search 3M at our
card catalog computer and staff will help you
download books onto the e-reader from your
online account.
To check out the reader you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid
library card and photo ID, preferably a driver’s license. You must also sign a
user agreement in which you take responsibility for any damage to the device.
Please do not return them in the book drop.
For more information ask library staff.
For Your Reading Pleasure...
We have a new magazine available to
check out — LIVING WITHOUT, a
periodical for individuals who have food
allergies and sensitivities.
Also, we once again have The Economist
among our collection thanks to the generous
donation of a library patron.
Our magazines check out for one week.
Children’s
Story Hour
All ages welcome!
Thursdays 10-11a
Great stories, crafts,
games, songs …
and a puppet show!
JOHNSON Board Kassie Spiering, vice-chair: 684-5943 Staff
Jennifer Lompe, secretary: 738-2231
of
684COUNTY
Howard Ohr, liaison to JCL foundation:
trustees 684-1466
5546
LIBRARY
Helen Jones, treasurer: 736-2279
Book Reviews — Staff Favorites
Kathy Urruty, chair: 684-7870
Cynthia Twing, director
Mary Rhoads, assistant director &
children’s services
Teresa Allgood, teen services &
Periodicals
Connie Norton
Nancy Jennings, interlibrary loan &
history department
Megan Herold, information technology
services
Steve Rzasa, technical services
Lindsey Belliveau
Photos on display
The library recently hosted the Wyoming State
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio (2012)
Museum’s traveling exhibit “Fill ‘Er Up!” It
Review by Mary Rhoads
included dozens of photographs of early
*****
Few first time authors can grab you like R.J. Palacio has done with her book Wyoming gas stations.
Wonder. I had read reviews and heard other librarians recommend this book,
but it wasn’t until I picked it up and started to read it that I understood why all
the reviews had been so outstanding. This story enlightens and teaches and
opens our minds, eyes and hearts. Is it just for children to read? No. All of us
can learn something from reading Wonder.
This is a story about a boy named Auggie who is about to
start fifth grade after being homeschooled for years.
Auggie was born with severe facial anomalies and has
had 27 surgeries to correct them. His face is described as
being melted. August tells the reader about his face: “My
name is August, by the way, I won’t describe what I look
like. Whatever you’re thinking it’s probably worse.”
You will meet his parents and sister, his friends and
teachers, and even the bullies. Enjoy the journey with
Auggie as he finds his way during his school year. It will
touch your heart, it will make you cry, and it will make
you think.
Cut out & save!
ADULT FICTION
Ashenden, by Elizabeth Wilhide
A Change of Fortune, by Jen
Turano
Crown of Vengeance, by
Mercedes Lackey & James
Mallory
Hand for a Hand, by T. Frank
Muir
The History of Us, by Leah
Stewart
The Last Runaway, by Tracy
Chevalier
The Last Summer, by Judith
Kinghorn
The Lawyer’s Lawyer, by James
Sheehan
Me Before You, by Jojo Moyes
Private London, by James
Patterson
Ratlines, by Stuart Neville
Shadow Woman, by Linda
Howard
Sky Dragons, by Anne McCaffrey
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, by
Ayana Mathis
Watching the Dark, by Peter
Robinson
White Dog Fell from the Sky, by
Eleanor Morse
ADULT NON-FICTION
38 Nooses, by Scott W. Berg
Affordable Bathroom Upgrades, by Steve
Cory
Braiding Rawhide Horse Tack, by Robert
L. Woolery
The Dust Bowl, by Dayton Duncan
Have You Seen Marie?, by Sandra
Cisneros
The Last Lion, by William Manchester
Marmee & Louisa, by Eve LaPlante
Memories of a Sometime Cowgirl, by
Bonnie Scott Sivers
Prairie Fever, by Peter Pagnamenta
Tap Dancing to Work, by Carol Loomis
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Demark,
by William Shakespeare
CHILDREN’S
Attack of the Tighty Whities! by Nancy
Krulik
Boot & Shoe, by Marla Frazee
Chasing Blue, by Jessica Burkhart
Dinos are Forever, by Greg Trine
-Batteries Not Included
-The Campaign
-Contagion
-The Eagle
Fancy Day in Room 1-A (Fancy Nancy),
by Jane O’Connor
How Not to Be Killed By a Zombie, by
Baron Specter
Ocean Sunlight, by Molly Bang
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon, by Geoffrey
Hayes
CD BOOKS
The Casual Vacancy, by J.K. Rowling
A Christmas Garland, by Anne Perry
Flight Behavior, by Barbara Kingsolver
Killing Kennedy, by Bill O’Reilly
The Perfect Hope, by Nora Roberts
Shadow Woman, by Linda Howard
YOUNG ADULT
Echo, by Alyson Noeel
The Friday Society, by Adrienne Kress
Reached, by Allyson Brai Condie
Summer of the Wolves, by Poll CarlsonVoiles
Unbored, by Elizabeth F. Larsen
-First Snow
-Grizzly Man
-The Ice Harvest
-Manifold Greatness
-The Quiet American
-Thirteen Days
-Tigerland
-Water for Elephants
J OHNSON C OUNTY L IBRARY
171 North Adams
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: (307) 684-5546
or 1-800-661-7071
On the Web
http://jclwyo.org
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Johnson County Library
Est. April 1972
Who are the Friends?
Men and women who promote
and support the library.
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Ongoing projects …
Provide funding for physical
improvements
Assist staff on Sundays in
school year
Provide assistance & funding
for the Summer Reading
programs
Sponsor the annual library
auction with library foundation
Provide assistance & funds to
further National Library
Week, Mother’s Day Tea,
and other local humanities
programs
We meet at 4 p.m. second
Tuesday of every month at the
library.
Calendar of Events
All events are at the main library in Buffalo unless otherwise noted.
FEBRUARY-MARCH
TUESDAYS
Story hour—Kaycee Branch, 10 a.m.
THURSDAYS
Story hour—10 a.m. Join staff for a puppet
show, games, stories, a craft and snacks.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, FEB. 17 AND 18
Libraries closed—President’s Day Holiday
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Library closed—Carpet cleaning
MARCH 4 THROUGH APRIL 1
Quilt Show on display— Pick up
registration form at the library
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Library closing early— at Noon, for Good
Friday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Library closed—Easter Holiday
Expansion Project — Outreach Events
Tuesday, Feb. 5
9:30 a.m. - Johnson County Commissioner
Meeting
Noon - Rotary Club @ Bozeman Trail
Steakhouse
2 p.m. - Library Staff Meeting
5 p.m. - Buffalo City Council Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 6
8 a.m. - Buffalo Downtown Association Board
of Directors Meeting
9 a.m. - MOPS @ Big Horn Baptist Church
12:30 p.m. - Lunch @ Senior Center
2 p.m. - Library Steering Committee Meeting
4 p.m. - Library Board, Trustees, Friends,
etc. – working session
6 to 8 p.m. - Library Open House/Community
Meeting
Thursday, Feb 7
10 a.m. - Story Hour @ Library
Monday, Feb. 11
Noon - Kiwanis @ Bozeman Trail
Steakhouse