ALLIANCE FOR HISTORIC WYOMING

CELEBRATES CARNEGIE LIBRARIES

The Alliance for Historic Wyoming (AHW) is cele-

brating historic Carnegie library buildings around

Wyoming with a traveling exhibit. The exhibit will be

on display at the Niobrara County Library between

June 13 and July 15.

The public is invited to view the exhibit at the Nio-

brara County Library, as well as attend a lecture on the

exhibit as part of the AHW’s “Cowboy Carnegies”

awareness campaign. The event is scheduled for

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm. There will be a

reception starting at 5:00 pm. The lecture and exhibit

are sponsored in part by a grant from the Wyoming

Humanities Council.

“The community dedication shown by the construc-

tion and continued maintenance of Carnegie library

buildings should not be forgotten,” says AHW Execu-

tive Director Carly-Ann Anderson. “Like school

buildings, churches, and neighborhoods, Wyoming’s

Carnegie libraries are architectural gems and commu-

nity landmarks.”

The lecture, given by historian Barbara Bogart, a

volunteer with the Alliance for Historic Wyoming,

will detail the history of Carnegie Libraries in Wyo-

ming, including the story of Lusk’s Carnegie library,

completed in 1919.

The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is a statewide

historic preservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting

Wyoming’s historic places and spaces. To learn more,

visit www.HistoricWyoming.org.

Volume 9, Issue 3 Lusk, Wyoming Summer 2016 Newsletter

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DUFFY HUDSON TO PERFORM

We are delighted to have film veteran Duffy Hudson re-

turn to our library this August. Hudson will present a one-

man show featuring “Dr. Seuss” stories at 4 p.m. on

Wednesday, August 10 and at 6:30 p.m. “Albert Einstein”

will be presented. Hudson previously presented one man

shows on the life of Edgar Allen Poe and Audie Murphy at

the library. For more information about Duffy, visit his

website at www.duffyhudson.com.

PROGRAM TO FEATURE NATURAL HEALTH

Have you been intrigued by alternative

or complementary medicine? The library

will be offering a four week series begin-

ning Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. and

will continue each Wednesday evening

through June 8, 2016. Nearly 40 percent

of adults report using complementary and

alternative medicine and several different styles will be dis-

cussed during the series.

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FACEBOOK 101

The Niobrara County Library will offer a

free “Facebook 101” computer class on

Wednesday, June 29 at 5 p.m. with Conrrado

Saldivar from The Natrona County Public Li-

brary. This class will discuss how to create and

edit an account, as well as how to interact with your Face-

book Friends and how to edit your privacy and security set-

tings. You will also learn Facebook terminology and how

to avoid scammers. Feel free to bring your personal device

with you to follow along. Call 307-334-3490 or stop by the

library for more information about this special program.

SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS @ THE LIBRARY

Summer programs will be coming soon at the library.

Storyhour is a year-round program and is held on Tues-

days from 10-11 a.m. for preschool through kindergarten

aged children.

Lego Time on Tuesdays, 1:15 - 2:30

On Tuesday, May 31, Lego Time begins and

will be held on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 2:30

p.m. Children may work together or as indi-

viduals to create their own masterpieces.

There may even be a challenge or two.

Summer Reading on Wednesdays

The Summer

Reading program,

“On Your Mark,

Get Set,….Read!”

begins on Wednesday, June 1 at 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Call or stop by the library to register your children soon!

The program includes stories, activities, games and

prizes!

Afternoon Films on Thursdays

Afternoon children’s movies begin on

Thursday, June 2 at 1:15 p.m. and continue

through August. The library provides the

popcorn; please bring your own drink.

Hey Kids! Program

The “Hey Kids!” program, sponsored

by the Friends of the Library, will con-

tinue all summer long. Details are cur-

rently being finalized. Be sure to regis-

ter for this program.

BOOKSALE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL

During Alumni weekend, on Saturday, June 25, plan to

attend the Friends of the Library annual booksale, and

walk away with great books, movies, music and more!

The fun beings at 8 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. Eve-

rything must go. Also, the annual Ice Cream Social will

be held on the library lawn, with homemade cake and ice

cream. The event begins at 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. No

prices are set for either the Book Sale or the Ice Cream

Social. Your donations are appreciated.

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PUPPETEER MARKIE SCHOLZ TO RETURN

On Wednesday, June 8 professional puppeteer Markie

Scholz will entertain children with the puppet show,

“Daisy’s Mad Dash” at 1:30 p.m.

Daisy Dragon has a good

life. She lives in an en-

chanted forest on the edge of

nowhere with all the good

friends a dragon could

want. Then something hap-

pens that wrecks Daisy’s

world. She discovers that

she may be the last

dragon. How can she go on being happy knowing drag-

ons are about to become extinct? Daisy’s friends spread

out and search the world but they cannot find any drag-

ons! Just when it seems hopeless, Daisy hears about a

dragon egg right here in her forest. But the egg is in trou-

ble. Witch Hazel has stolen it and plans to make witch

spells out of it. Daisy and her friends must make a mad

dash to rescue the egg and all of dragonkind. “Daisy’s

Mad Dash” is a perfect fit with this year’s “On Your

Mark, Get Set, … Read!” summer program. Be sure to

stop by!

ROCKIN’ THE LIBRARY WITH MR. STINKY FEET!

Wednesday, July 27 get ready for a

treat and get ready to rock the library

with Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove!

Cosgrove’s concerts have delighted

audiences for nearly two decades.

Jim’s philosophy is that children are

the stars of his shows, not him. Come

sing, dance, and play in the band during this high-energy,

interactive show that will get the

whole family rockin’! The fun be-

gins at 1:30 p.m., so be sure to put

it on your calendar now! Check out

Jim’s music and videos at

www.jimcosgrove.com.

THE LEGO GUY

Join Curtis Mork, The Lego Guy, on

Tuesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m. at the library to

get inspired with your Lego creations.

Mork creates Lego exhibits and gives

building workshops with kids of all ages

across Colorado and parts of Wyoming.

Be sure to come by!

The three programs above are all sponsored by the

Friends of the Library.

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Lego Time @ the Library

Tuesdays, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

May 31 to August 23

Summer Reading Program:

“On Your Mark, Get Set….Read!”

Wednesdays, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

June 1 to July 6

Afternoon Movie @ the Library

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.

June 2 to August 18

Special Events @ the Library

Wednesday Evenings, May 18 - June 8, 6:30 p.m.

Natural Health Series

Wednesday, June 8, 1:30 p.m.

Markie Scholz: “Daisy’s Mad Dash”

June 13 - July 15

Carnegie Library Exhibit

Wednesday, June 22

“Cowboy Carnegies”

Reception @ 5 p.m.; Lecture @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 25

Friends of the Library

Booksale, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ice cream Social 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29, 5:00 p.m.

Facebook 101

Tuesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m.

Curtis Mork, The Lego Guy

Wednesday, July 27, 1:30 p.m.

Jim Cosgrove - Mr. Stinky Feet

Wednesday, August 10

Duffy Hudson:

Dr. Seuss @ 4:00 p.m.

Einstein @ 6:30 p.m.

Storyhour, Ages 3-Kindergarten

Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Community Events:

June 23 - The Great Race in Lusk

July 8-9: Legend of Rawhide

July 30 - August 6: Niobrara County Fair

August 15-20: Wyoming State Fair

August 25: Back to School for Students

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On Wednesday, May 18 Kristine Groh will present a dis-

cussion of FasterEFT and TRE (Tension & Trauma Release

Exercises) at 6:30 p.m. FasterEFT is a collection of tech-

niques and processes that integrates the most effective ele-

ments of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Be Set Free

Fast (BSFF), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), spiri-

tual understanding, science and the mind’s great ability to

transform itself. One of the greatest aspects in FasterEFT is

that it is fast, direct and to the point. TRE is a combination

of exercises to help individuals release stress or tension as a

result of difficult life circumstances, immediate or prolonged

stressful situations, or traumatic life experiences. TRE con-

sists of six simple exercises that help individuals release ten-

sion from the muscles, which in turn relaxes the anxiety of

our minds by evoking a muscular shaking process in the

body. Kristine is a certified practitioner in both FasterEFT

and TRE.

On Wednesday, May 25 Billie Tillard will discuss Body-

Talk. The BodyTalk technique provides insights to the areas

of your body that need attention. What might seem like an

obvious problem to you is not necessarily the one your body

wants to address first, and this is the beauty of BodyTalk. It

respects the body's own needs and determines your body's

priorities for healing. With the use of a variety of non-

invasive techniques, BodyTalk practitioners refocus your

body's natural healing response to establish better communi-

cation within the body. Billie has been a BodyTalk practitio-

ner for several years and is also a practicing massage thera-

pist and acupuncturist.

Wednesday, June 1 the session will feature Donna Annis

who will discuss healing using Reiki energy. Reiki (rākē) is

a form of therapy that uses a simple hands-on, no-touch

visualization technique with the goal of improving the flow

of life energy in a person. Reiki practitioners are

trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on

the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Reiki touch ther-

apy is used in much the same way to achieve similar effects

that traditional massage therapy is used - to relieve stress

and pain, and to improve the symptoms of various health

conditions. Donna is from Casper and has been practicing

Reiki for over 20 years. She is also an EFT (Emotional Free-

dom Technique) practitioner.

“Meditation with Buddha Maitreya Etheric Weavers and

Music” is a meditation process that will be presented by

Nola Blackburn on Wednesday, June 8. The meditation lasts

approximately forty minutes as it awakens the soul and heals

the etheric field. Scientifically, the tools stimulate the natu-

ral electromagnetic pulse that is found throughout the physi-

cal body's meridians and in the Earth's natural electromag-

netic pulse, helping to strengthen the natural electromagnetic

rhythm so the natural psionic energy, known as Chi in Chi-

nese Medicine, is strengthened. It is the Chi that Buddha

Maitreya regulates and sends forth as his healing energy

field. The Chi is transmitted to everyone who sees or

touches the meditation tools or hears the soul therapy music.

The contact stimulates everyone's consciousness of positive

thinking and spontaneous meditation without effort or focus,

fostering one's innate ability to self heal, radiate love, and

receive the love of others. This becomes a Universal Awak-

ening and healing that is life changing.

Each of the sessions will include the opportunity for ques-

tions and in some cases the opportunity to experience the

technique. Plan now to attend this informational series. Li-

brary programs are free and open to the public. For more

questions about this series call the library at 334-3490 or

visit the library’s website: http://niobraracountylibrary.org.

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Check out the new hoopla Kids Mode, the gateway set-

ting for accessing everything in this multi-format, children's

digital media experience. It's the place where parents and

kids alike will be able to discover all the great hoopla kids'

content, with one swipe. Visit Settings and toggle the

switch! Kids will be happy because they can easily find, fol-

low, and enjoy their favorite characters, stories, and songs!

Moms and Dads will be happy because they can feel confi-

dent letting kids explore and discover on their own! Your

library card number and PIN give you the ability to create

an account! Check out up to 40 items per month! http://

niobraracountylibrary.org or http://hoopladigital.com

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The Niobrara County Library Foundation, Inc. is partici-

pating in an endowment challenge through a partnership

with the Sweetwater County Library System Foundation.

In 2008, the Wyoming Public Library Endowment Chal-

lenge was created through state legislation and since that

time a total of 18.35 million dollars has been made avail-

able for Wyoming’s county libraries to match. The Nio-

brara County Library Foundation completed each of their

goals, raising over one million dollars in private and state

funds through the challenge. Now, local monies raised are

eligible for state matching through the partnership.

In the years since the Niobrara County Library Founda-

tion Endowment was established in 2000, distributable

income has provided $433,602.85 towards the library

budget including acquisitions of physical and digital mate-

rials and the repair and upkeep of the library building.

Specific funds from the Bricks and Books campaign have

provided $7,003.50 towards building maintenance and

improvements and $518.60 in materials.

If you would like more information about this newest

opportunity please contact a library foundation member:

Leslie Hammond, Lisa Pischel, Pat Bruch, Linda Frye,

Kristine Groh, Stuart Larson or Carol Kilmer for more

information.

NIOBRARA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE

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Phone: 307-334-3490 * Fax: 307-334-3490

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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 10 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday – Noon to 7 p.m.

The library is closed on legal holidays,

Saturdays and Sundays.

This newsletter is a publication of the Niobrara County Library, funded by the

Niobrara County Library Foundation

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