Dec 21, 2013 ... Scepters, by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Curtis Creek Manifesto, by Sheridan Anderson.
The Highway, by C. J. Box. 3. Book Discussion 2013-2014.
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November/December
National Novel Writing Month Comes to Converse County Have you ever thought, “I should write a novel,” and then shrugged off the idea? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at putting together a story? Think a novel takes forever to write? Well, every November, across the world, hundreds of thousands of would-be-novelists try their hand at writing a novel in 30 days. Yes, 30 days. National Novel Writing Month was started in 1999 by Chris Batty and 20 of his friends. They just wanted to write novels, and they found that writing with friends was a lot more fun than writing alone. Since that humble beginning, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short) has grown. This year, they expect two million participants. The challenge is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. (That’s 1,667 a day.) You start on November 1st and end on the 30th. The NaNoWriMo site (www. nanowrimo.org) will verify your word count if you upload your document,
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and you can earn a shiny certificate to show off to friends and family. Our own PR Manager, Sara Doyle, has participated in NaNoWriMo six times, with a successful “win” all six times. She also served as a local leader for the event for five years in Colorado Springs. Doyle is excited to help writers in Converse County realize their dreams of writing (and completing!) a novel.
between finishing your novel and just tossing it away. The NaNoWriMo website has a lot of great online help-from forums to help generate plot ideas, dares to get you out of those stuck moments, and word count trackers so you can track your progress. There is a “Wyoming: Elsewhere” forum where you can connect with writers from our area and around the state.
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The Converse County Library will be hosting “Come Write-In” events throughout the month of November to give writers a place where they can gather as they pound out the words. Writing “en mass” is a great way to keep going. Having others around to help you through the plot twists and corners you find yourself in can mean the difference
So, want to write a novel? Join us in November as we reach for our dreams one word at a time. For more information, contact Sara Doyle at the library, and check the website (www.conversecountylibrary.org) for event dates and times. Sign up with the official NaNoWriMo website and then join us for write-ins!
Murder, Mystery, Mayhem...and Dinner
On October 18th, Converse County Teens descended on the library to participate in a little mayhem, a touch of mystery, and a murder, all while enjoying a four-course dinner. We had fourteen teens join us for playing a murder mystery game (we promise, no one REALLY died!). The meal included a skeleton made of veggies, “rat” meat on a stick, marshmallow bones, and even a kitty litter cake. The event was part of Teen Read Week. The mystery element fit in with the theme of “Seeking the Unknown @ Your Library”. The teens had a great time figuring out “who dun it” while munching on their spooky dinner. Be watching for more fun activities in the months to come!
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Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Come join us at the library in November for some fun and exciting programs. We continue our StoryTime on Weds and Thurs at 10:30 AM. We usually read a book and finish with a craft and/or snack. We will also start up Pajamarama again! The first one will be Nov 16th at 6 PM. Put your PJ’s on and come listen to some stories. All ages are welcome. Nov 11th is Origami Day and Nov 14th is National
Teen Scene
Bored with the snow? Come in the library for some fun and to get ready for the holidays! On Nov 6th and 7th, we will be making clothespin collages. This is the perfect wreath for the season—a wreath of all your favorite pictures and favorite people! Nov 20th and 21st we will prepare for Thanksgiving by making a pumpkin cheesecake, which looks delicious, if I do say so myself. International Gaming Day is
Adult Services
With colder weather here to greet us most of us start thinking of things to do inside. How about a good book or a movie while you’re cuddled up under a blanket with the family? The Converse County Library has both plus so much more. Be sure to check out the story on page 3 about the Christmas Break Movie Marathon and join us for lots of fun. Do you have fines that might have built up on your card? Well here’s your chance to take care of those! From November 1st through December 14th, the
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Shelly Schmitt-Children’s Librarian
Pickle Day, so on Nov 15th we are going to have a program for grades 2-5 to learn origami and eat pickles! The library will be closed Nov 28-30 for Thanksgiving, so we will not have StoryTime that week. “Snow is falling and books are calling” says our bulletin board this year. So in December, when you are cold and just want to curl up with a book, please come see us. We have lots of programs for your children while you browse on Nov 16th, so come play board games, video games, and reality games all day. The library is also here to get you ready for Christmas. If you need cheap presents that your friends will like, we will be making mini photo albums on Dec 4th and 5th. And for those with a sweet tooth, we will make chocolate truffles on Dec 11th and 12th. The new books shelf is brimming! House of Hades by
for a new book to read. The Dec Pajamarama is on the 17th at 6pm. Also, anytime in December pick up a crossword puzzle for the kiddos to do and return by Crossword Puzzle Day on Dec 21st for a special gift. There will be no StoryTime the week of Christmas as the library will be closed the 24th and 25th. Remember you can stop by anytime and pick up a calendar for a full list of events.
Maria Ricks-Teen Librarian Rick Riordan, Smoke by Ellen Hopkins, Allegiant by Veronica Roth, All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill, and Unsouled by Neal Shusterman are just some of the great titles coming in November and December. No matter if you are looking for the next book in a great series or starting a new one, or reading a standalone, we have something for you. So come warm up, read, create, and hang out at your library!
Cinnamon Johnson-Adult Librarian
library will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items in exchange for fine forgiveness. Each item will be worth $2 in fines, and we’ll forgive up to a total of $25 per card. The collected food will be donated to Father Hubbard’s Cupboard here in Douglas, so your donation stays local! Also, during the two weeks of Christmas Break we will be offering trivia for fine forgiveness and free replacement cards. Come in from Dec 23rd – Jan 4th and answer some simple trivia and get a replacement card or
get rid of those pesky fines $2 at a time, up to $25 per card (card holder must be present to answer trivia and clear fines.) Please note for both for both events, Lost Item, Processing Fees and Referral amounts do not qualify. DON’T FORGET! Nov 7th will be the final class in a 3-part computer course that covers internet searching, setting up email accounts and Facebook basics. Sign up now. Computer classes will return after the first of the year.
Book Discussion 2013-2014 Wyoming One Book This year’s theme for book discussion is “From Page to Screen.” We have six different titles (from six genres) that have been made into movies. We read the book, watch the movie, and then discuss. It’s a great way to interact with story on multiple levels. Join us in November for “The Silver Linings Playbook,” and then in January for “These Foolish Things”/”The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Movie viewing is the third Tuesday evening at 6 PM, and the discussion is the third Wednesday at 7. Check the website for dates.
Most of us read alone, but when we get the chance to read a book and then discuss it with others, the experience is broader and more complete. And what happens when people across an entire state read and discuss the same book? Well, that’s what we want to find out! Wyoming One Book is here to help people across the state read and engage with the same book. The 2014 selection is Craig Johnson’s “Spirit of Steamboat.” The Wyoming State Library, along with our local library, will be encouraging people to read this book, help people get together to discuss it, and host events to bring us together over “one book.” We hope you’ll join us!
What’s Hot Douglas
Body Work, by Sara Paretsky Blood’s Pride, by Evie Manieri Mistress, by James Patterson Robert B. Parker’s Damned If You Do, by Michael Brandman Swimming at Night, by Lucy Clarke The Highway, by C. J. Box
Looking for something fun to do over Christmas Break? Well, what better way to pass the time than watching a movie together? During the break, the library will show a different “family friendly” feature every day that young and old can enjoy together. We’ll have showtimes from December 23rd through January 4th on all days except Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day (the library is closed on those three days). Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will have a 10 AM, 1PM, & 4 PM showing, Tuesday and Thursdays will also have a 6 PM showing. Saturday will have two shows at 10 AM and 12PM (noon). Bring a pillow or blanket to curl up with, and we’ll provide the popcorn! Here is a list of the movies:
Glenrock Breaking Point, by C. J. Box Compound Fractures, by Stephen White Never Go Back, by Lee Child Scepters, by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Curtis Creek Manifesto, by Sheridan Anderson The Highway, by C. J. Box Things are moving forward on our new buildings. Because of soil quality in Glenrock, the new building there will be a separate unit instead of an addition. The current building will be remodeled and used as a meeting room for the library. Staff are excited about how this space will allow for bigger programs and also offer the community a much-needed space for events. Our architects are working with the staff to make sure that all the needs are met, and final floor plans should be agreed up soon. The Glenrock Town Council will be meeting on November 11th to vote on the parking issues at the Glenrock location.
Building Update
"Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. Anna Quindlen
Christmas Break Movie Marathon
Wyoming Libraries Endowment Fund Goal: $348,913 Converse County Total to date: $74,169 Contact us to find out how to triple your gift!
The Rising, by Kelley Armstrong
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Mon, Dec 23rd: Arthur Christmas Thur, Dec 26th: The Croods Fri, Dec 27th: Mighty Ducks Sat, Dec 28th: Wreck-It Ralph Mon, Dec 30th: Epic Tue, Dec 31st: Happy Feet Two Thur, Jan 2nd: Rise of the Guardians Fri, Jan 3rd: Monsters University Sat, Jan 4th: 101 Dalmatians
Everything is on track for the project to go to bid mid-January to early February, with ground breaking to follow in Spring. As the project moves forward, there will be a need to shrink the on-site collection at Douglas in order to allow for the two structures to be joined. Don’t worry, we will still be able to access the collection, it may just take a little more effort to get your title. So if you are looking for something in the coming months, please don’t hesitate to ask us for help in locating it! We want to make sure you still get the resources you need while we are building. Thank you for your support and understanding.
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Bridges News from the Rock in the Glen Been having a quiet fall so far this year. StoryTime this fall is Numbers! Come join Rita in counting our way through fall and into the winter! We had a wonderful turnout for our Winnie the Pooh birthday celebration on October 5th and everyone is looking forward to the Halloween/Fall party on Wednesday, October 30th. Looking forward, we have a small, one week break from StoryTime
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on November 27th, the day before Thanksgiving. There will not be a StoryTime session that day as a lot of families are preparing for Thanksgiving. Getting into December, we will be having a Donation Mitten Tree. Saturday, December 6th, is Mitten Day! Donations will go to the Senior Center Golden Aires second hand shop to be distributed to needy individuals. Saturday, December 14th, is our annual Christmas party. We hope you all can join us for a jolly session of yuletide cheer and camaraderie. StoryTime’s last session this year will be December 11th when we learn about the number Ten! StoryTime will start back up on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014. In November, we have some fun events. First, we have Popcorn and a Movie on Saturday, Nov 9th with
The Hobbit! And on Saturday, Nov 16th, we have our celebration of International Gaming Day! Stop in and enjoy a game or two and enjoy the festive get together! Have a wonderful fall, and hope to see you in the library enjoying a good book or movie or even just to say “Hi!”
Wyoming Libraries Snapshot Day
A patron browses the shelves on Snapshot Day.
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Every year, Wyoming libraries participate in “Snapshot Day.” This day helps to take a snapshot of an average day in libraries across the nation. It is a chance for patrons to share feedback and comments about their library, what they love, what they might like to see, etc. Both Converse County Library and Glenrock Branch participated this year on October 15th. Here are some of the comments we received. • “It gives everyone a chance to expand their reading, knowledge, vocabulary and imagination!”
Do you love independent movies? Or the quirky, off the beaten path short films? Well you are in luck, because IndieFlix offers a treasure trove of independent and shorts, and you have access to it FREE through WyLDcat. WyLDcat is the Wyoming Libraries Database. Wyoming library patrons can use any of the databases and programs by using their library card and pin.
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“I like to be able to “window shop” the shelves for interesting titles.” • “The people that work there genuinely care about us and we care about them.” • “I like to come down to the library and meet up with friends.” • “It has tons of books I love.” Thank you for all our patrons who shared comments and had photos taken. If you missed Snapshot Day this year, don’t hesitate to stop in and let us know what you love about the library, and how we can continue to make our library great!
Draw your own cartoon here! IndieFlix is easy to use. Just set up an account and start viewing. There are documentaries, full-length feature films, shorts, and a lot of fun gems. To access IndieFlix, go to our website, click on the “IndieFlix” logo for new users. The site will walk you through setting up an account. Then, just bookmark the site for returning users, and start you movie watching adventure!
