Natrona County Library
307 East Second Street Casper, WY 82601 307.577.READ
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(June through August)
Mon-Thur: 9 AM — 6 PM Fri-Sat: 9 AM — 5 PM ______________________________ Edgerton Branch 935 Cottonwood P.O. Box 269 Edgerton, WY 82635 307.437.6617 Library Hours: Mon: 11 AM — 5 PM Wed: 1 PM — 7 PM Fri: 11 AM — 5 PM ______________________________ Bookmobile schedules available at any branch
Library Administration:
Lisa Scroggins, Executive Director Kate Mutch, Assistant Director
Library Board of Trustees:
Kyle True, President Kate Sarosy, Vice President Mike Stepp, Treasurer Linda Nix, Secretary Alaina Hall, At-Large
this issue:
New Releases ... 2
Census 2020 ... 2
Reading Recommendations ... 5
Upcoming Programs ... 5 Thank You to our Donors ...Insert Tackling Your Summer Reading List ...Back
NEWSLETTER FUNDED BY THE NATRONA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION
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IT IS OUR SINCERE HOPE that the Library will be open and running normally before the end of Spring, allowing for an on-time and exciting summer of fairytale-inspired reading and merriment. Readers of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun and earn prizes for the time they spend reading—or being read to—each day. Our goal is to help readers and families build a good foundation and grow their love of reading, by supporting our community’s focus on the importance of literacy. Reading 20 minutes or more a day makes such a big difference for us all.
Our Children’s program is designed to charm the youngest of readers up to those entering 6th grade in the fall. Festivities kick off June 10 with an ice cream party and games on the Library lawn. Throughout the rest of the summer, families will be enchanted by live performances by Jim Gill, Andy Mason, Cody Landstrom, Rocky Mountain Puppets, Musical Robot, Steve Weeks, and Doctor Noise.
Tween Mondays will captivate and dazzle the minds of readers entering 4th-6th grade. Teens entering 7th grade through those just
graduating high school are also invited to join in the excitement with special teen-specific weekly events. Monthly book clubs continue each month as well. Be sure to mark July 31st on your calendar for our annual teen Harry Potter Birthday Party. Adults are invited to participate in our “30 Books, 30 Days, 30 Hours” select-your-own reading challenge, with prizes available at every 10 books, days, or hours of reading. Everyone who completes the challenge by August 31 will get a special prize to showcase their commitment. Adult Summer Reading will start with a bang at a special kickoff party at the beginning of summer. Readers are invited to join us at Gaslight Social for a night full of trivia, fun, and prizes. Stop in the Main Library, Edgerton branch, or Bookmobile beginning June 1 to register, and receive reading logs, a printed calendar of events, and stock up on great reads. Special thanks to our Summer Reading 2020 sponsors: Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board, McDonald’s, Serendipity Café, and Cluck It. Learn more on our website at www.natronacountylibrary.org/ summer-reading
SUMMER READING 2020:
Imagination Comes to Life at Your Library
JENN BECKSTEAD / YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER + BETSY O’NEILL / ADULT SERVICES MANAGERJUVENILE FICTION
• The One and Only Bob Katherine Applegate
• Stella Endicott and the Anything-is-Possible Poem (Tales from Deckawoo Drive #5) Kate DiCamillo
• Smart George Jules Feiffer
• On the Horizon Lois Lowry
• Llama Unleashes the Apocalypse Jonathan Stutzman YA FICTION
• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Suzanne Collins
• The Betrothed Kiera Cass
• House of Dragons Jessica Cluess
• My Calamity Jane Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows
• They Went Left Monica Hesse ADULT FICTION
• Camino Winds John Grisham
• Unreconciled Michael W. Gear
• The Bounty Janet Evanovich
• Daddy’s Girls Danielle Steel
• Firing Point Tom Clancy JUVENILE NONFICTION
• Poisoned Water: how the citizens of Flint, Michigan, fought for their lives and warned the nation Candy Cooper
• Hello Neighbor! The kind and caring world of Mister Rogers Matthew Cordell
• What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark? Sandra Markle YA NONFICTION
• Skincare: the ultimate no-nonsense guide Caroline Hirons
• In Search of Safety: voices of refugees Susan Kuklin
• Sarah Bernhardt: the divine and dazzling life of the world’s first superstar Catherine Reef
ADULT NONFICTION
• The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir
John Bolton
• Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life Marie Kondo
• Magnolia Table, Volume 2: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering Joanna Gaines
• The House of Kennedy James Patterson
• Everything Beautiful in Its Time: Seasons of Love and Loss Jenna Bush Hager
• Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
Madeleine Albright
• Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline Loretta Lynn
• Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America Bill O’Reilly
• The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President--And Why It Failed Brad Meltzer
• Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible Erin Gardner
• Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day Jay Shetty
• Wow, No Thank You.: Essays Samantha Irby
• The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency
John Dickerson MUSIC
• Kelsea Kelsea Ballerini
• Love is an Art Vanessa Carlton
• Solo Gordon Lightfoot
• The Way It Feels Maddie & Tae
• Alive and Breathing Matt Maher MOVIES
• Dolittle • The Call of the Wild • Cats
• Bad Boys for Life • The Invisible Man • Like a Boss • Birds of Prey • Little Women
TV SERIES
• Arrow Season 8
• Doctor Who Season 12
• Lucifer Season 4
• Shameless Season 10
• The Good Place Final Season
• Watchmen VIDEO GAMES • Snowrunner • Resident Evil 3 • Fairy Tail • Moving Out
new
releases:
COMMUNITY BUILDER - SPRING 2020 2
MEGAN BRATTON / MARKETING & PR MANAGER
IN 2020, THE UNITED STATES CENSUS WILL BE CONDUCTED
PRIMARILY ONLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
The results
will allocate billions of dollars in federal funding to
local communities over the next decade, including
more than $1 billion to libraries. Census data also
determine representation in Congress and state and
local governments, and are widely used by researchers,
business, and other organizations (including to plan for
library services).
To help achieve a fair, accurate, and complete count,
the Natrona County Library—like many libraries across
the country—has and will continue to:
• Direct patrons and residents to all of their response
options:
• Online at my2020census.gov, starting March 12
• By phone, starting March 9
• By mail: households will receive a paper
questionnaire between April 8-16
• At home: Census takers will visit households in
person starting May 13
• Provide internet access (when re-opened) so
residents can respond online, and explaining how
to navigate the pages online, change the language,
etc.
• Train Library staff about the 2020 Census and its
importance for our community
• Help jobseekers apply online for 500,000 temporary
Census jobs
• Inform the public about the 2020 Census and how
to avoid misinformation and scams by distributing
print and digital resources
• Partner with local leaders to help reach communities
at risk of being undercounted
While the Library is closed during the time of social
distancing, we are encouraging patrons to submit their
Census responses as early as possible as a way to
eliminate the need for a Census Taker to come to their
house.
at the Library
Local and federal governments use the census for determining funding
for public services like libraries.
Every 10 years, the results of the census are
used to reapportion the House of Representatives,
determining how many seats each state gets. The U.S. Constitution
mandates that everyone in the country
be counted every 10 years. The first census
F O U N D A T I O N
N A T R O N A C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y
How you can help
The Natrona County Library Foundation uses private donations to go beyond the basic services funded through tax revenues. Through the generosity of donors like you, the library can offer more to our community. At this time, we invite your help to ensure the library stays strong—both now and in the future.
Why it matters
At the Natrona County Library, people come together to learn, connect, and grow. Families attend programming that promotes literacy and fun. Entrepreneurs network with peers to ideate and grow their business. Teens meet to study and develop new skills. Job seekers look for employment opportunities. Immigrants take English classes. Creators bring their inventions and crafts to life. It all happens here—at the library. To make a tax-deductible donation or learn more about the Foundation, contact us at 577-7323.
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N A T R O N A C O U N T Y L I B R A R YMake a difference
Please consider making a contribution to the Natrona County Library Foundation.
Thank You to Our Recent Donors
F O U N D A T I O N
N A T R O N A C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y
Douglas and Jody Bintner
Royce and Sandra Brown
Janet Caperton
Linda Davis
Steve Degenfelder
Janet and Bob Despain
Erich and Tammy Frankland
Ron and Teri Laird
Mary Moler
Steve and Barb Shellenberger
Kirk and Kay Talbot
Kelly Wilson
Tate Foundation
Pam Brondos
Bill and Susan Heiss
Miguel and Sandy Leotta
Lynn Lockhart
Gary and Pam Hall
Anita Hill
Dave and Donna Shellenberger
Scott and Cidne Skavdahl
Donna Strube
Patricia Ward
John Jorgensen
Randy and Merry Lou Buffington
Stuart and Melissa Youmans
Jim and Gloria Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Goolsby
Steve Loftin
Bruce Richardson and Susan Stanton
Paul and Vicki Peters
Kendall and Amanda Bryce
Beth Robitaille
Carolyn Deuel
Bruce and Kathleen Bummer
Richard and Dorothy Reimann
Doug Morton
Ann Gunnare
Rob and Leslie Hendry
Neil Short and Linda Nix
Joan Mills
Scott Wells and Thea True Wells
Ronald and Tammy Keeran
Marial and Michael Choma
Jennifer and Tim Frary
Michele Chulick and Ian Pesses
Anne Ladd
Nathan Ker
Lisa Healey
Timothy Schenk
Casper Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club
Judith Kraen
Mike and Carol Monterasstelli
Jolyn Wynn
Pat Kottcamp
Laura Burback
Alice Barnard
Goolsby Finley & Associates
Mark and Jansen Curry
Joanne Kumor
Joann True
Kelly Robinson
David Knapp
Mark and Karen Zaback
Bob and Jane Tanner
Natalie Workman
Greta Lehnerz
Charles and Sue Creecy
Bart and Liz Rea
Hilltop National Bank
Ted and Roxy Skogen
David Bentzin
Jerry and Peg Gilbertson
upcoming
programs
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APRIL
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(Pending Reopening) 25 - Leatherworking 2pm 25 - Family Afternoon 2pm25 - Afternoon Book Club (Grades 7-8) 2pm
27 - ‘Til Death Due You Part Book Club 6pm
27 - Tween Book Club 4pm
28 - Writer’s Bloc 5:30pm
28 - Teen Book Club (Grades 9-12) 6pm
29 - Design a 3D Luggage Tag 5pm
29 - Afterschool at the Library 4pm
30 - 4Teens@4 4pm
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MAY
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1-31 - DIY Challenge: Cord Holder 2 - Drawing Florals in Colored Pencil 1pm
3 - Mother’s & Father’s Day Cards Workshop 1pm
4 - Tween Monday 4pm
5 - Reading the West Book Club 6:30pm
6 - Wednesday Writers 10am
6 - Afterschool at the Library 4pm
7 - Teen Writers 4pm
7 - Art Walk 5pm
9 - Craftastic 2pm
10 - Financial Workshop 2pm
11 - Tween Monday 4pm
12 - Never Too Old Book Club 6:30pm
13 - Afterschool at the Library 4pm
14 - 4Teens@4 4pm
16 - VR Demo 2-5pm
16 - Afternoon Book Club (Grades 7-8) 2pm
18 - Tween Book Club 4pm
20 - Afterschool at the Library 4pm
21 - Casper Business Series NOON
21 - 4Teens@4 4pm
21 - Genealogy Workshop 6:30pm
26 - Writer’s Bloc 5:30pm
26 - Teen Book Club (Grades 9-12) 6pm
28 - 4Teens@4 4pm
28 - Wyoming History Series 6:30pm
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JUNE
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1 - Summer Reading Registration Begins 3 - Wednesday Writers 10am
4 - Teen Writers 4pm
4 - Art Walk 5pm
8 - Tween Monday 4pm
9 - Never Too Old Book Club 6:30pm
10 - Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2pm
11 - Books on Tap 6:30pm
13 - Craftastic 2pm
15 - Pottery by You for Tweens 2pm & 4pm
17 - NCL Players 10:30am & 2pm
18 - Casper Business Series NOON
18 - 4Teens@4 4pm
20 - Afternoon Book Club (Grades 7-8) 2pm
22 - Tween Monday 2pm
23 - Jim Gill 2pm
23 - Writer’s Bloc 5:30pm
23 - Teen Book Club (Grades 9-12) 6pm
24 - Jim Gill 2pm
25 - Jim Gill 10:30am
25 - 4Teens@4: Movie Marathon NOON-5pm
29 - Tween Book Club 2pm
30 - Andy Mason 1pm & 3pm
For more info, visit our Facebook page @NatronaLibrary, natronacountylibrary.orgor call 577.7323.
COMMUNITY BUILDER - SPRING 2020 5
SUMMER ALWAYS SEEMS TO BEGIN WITH THE THOUGHT, “NOW I WILL ACTUALLY HAVE TIME TO READ THE
BOOKS ON MY LIST!” We forget about the road trip we promised our best friend, spouse, or kids, the
trip to the beach, or the many events we planned to attend at David Street Station. All of a sudden, that long awaited reading list is once again put by the wayside. What if you could do both?
Whichever way you choose to read this summer, the Natrona County Library has you covered. If you have any questions, ask any of our knowledgeable librarians, and they will be happy to point
you in the right direction.
LORENE PETERSON / TEEN SERVICES
Tips for Checking Off
That Elusive Summer Reading List
Dreading mid-summer when your kids have spent too much time together? Visit the Children’s area on the bottom floor to check out a Playaway
MP3 book. Plug in headphones, give them some
coloring books, and settle in for some peace and quiet while you catch up on your favorite summer read! (They can’t fight if they can’t hear each other.)
Check out eBooks on your phone or tablet for your trip, instead of carrying around 4
or 5 books and paying for the extra bag. Bonus: if you have a device that includes the words “paper” and “white”, you can sit on the beach, by the lake, or by the pool, work on your tan, AND read in the sun with no glare!
Download the Natrona County Library’s three (yes, three!) digital apps where you can
check out eBooks and eAudiobooks free with your library card. Need some help? Visit the friendly 2nd floor reference desk librarians for help.
1.
Select an eAudiobook to stream or download for that long summer drive and play
it via Bluetooth in your car. (No Bluetooth in your car? No problem. The library has a huge collection of books on CD.) Use the apps at home and listen to books while cooking, cleaning, exercising, gardening, or doing yard work!
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If you haven’t done so, check out Goodreads to keep track of your reading list, using the app or the website, and never
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THE CORONAVIRUS IS DISRUPTING
DAY-TO-DAY LIFE IN UNPRECEDENTED WAYS. Due to
the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, we made the decision on Monday, March 16 to close until further notice. Along with the school system, we were one of the first organizations to close to the public. This was not a decision that we made lightly, but one that we felt was necessary to protect our patrons and staff. By no means, though, does that mean that the Library has closed the doors to creative ways to serve our community during this time of need.
Our staff are still coming in every day, as our goals remain the same. We are committed to promoting literacy and reading within every family in Natrona County, and continue to serve our patrons through new and innovative means:
• We gifted nearly 5,000 picture books,
easy readers, early chapter books, and young adult fiction to homebound
students through NCSD school lunch pick-up points.
• We supplied around 400 large print
books to Meals on Wheels to be
distributed to homebound and elderly citizens that may not have access to other print or digital reading materials. • Staff have replenished Little Free
Libraries around the county with books
for all ages and reading levels.
• We have sewn, collected, and
distributed 100+ face masks to medical
facilities throughout the area. We are also 3D printing additional face masks for use by medical professionals. • Our Children’s Department is live
streaming daily storytimes for our
youngest patrons via Facebook.
• We’ve been busy creating online
materials, like digital eBook and
eAudiobook reading recommendations; how-to tutorials for digital streaming and download apps like Libby by Overdrive, RBdigital, and Cloud Library; recorded book talks and book discussions to supplement cancelled in-person book clubs and discussions; collections of online teaching and learning materials for homeschooling; and so much more. We are closely monitoring the situation, and are in frequent talks with local officials and health organizations to determine next steps. It is uncertain when we will open back up to the public, but you can be sure of this: when we are able to reopen, we will be more than ready to hit the ground running and provide the best possible services and programming for all of our patrons.