June Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

The Oxford Book of American Short Stories

Joyce Carol Oates

PS 648 .S5 O94 1992

Want to explore a variety of authors but don't have the time to read a gazillion novels? Then read short stories! This collection offers a plethora of famous writers' works for you to sample. Stories I recommend reading first include:

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Ghost in the Mill by Harriet Beecher Stowe

In a Far Country by Jack London

A Late Encounter with the Enemy by Flannery O'Connor

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

That Evening Sun by William Faulkner

Short Stories are perfect for summer reading! Give these a try!

Lifting the Sky, by Mackie d'Arge

This fall, the libraries of Fremont County are cooperating on the next installment of One County, One Book. This year's book is Lifting the Sky, by Crowheart author Mackie d'Arge.

Keep watch for more information about OCOB events.

May Staff Picks

Alex's pick:
LONESOME DOVE

Larry McMurtry

Honor Books
"Not wanting to tarnish my perfect record of picking a Western every month, I have to go wtih none other than LONESOME DOVE, the granddaddy of 'em all. Enjoy!"






Grey's Pick
MANAGING PEOPLE: 101 Proven ideas for making you and your People More Productive

Sarah Noble

HF 5549 M31358 1992

"This book will help to make you and your people more productive, it includes interviews with the most innovative CEOs in people management over the past decade."



Dane's Pick
CYBERSHOCK

by Win Shwartau

QA 76.9 .A25 S3537 2000

"Ever wonder how you can protect yourself and your family from the dangers of the internet? This book will give you information as how to prevent being the victim of any number of crimes or attacks on your computer. A great read for those of us who don't really understand what threats await you or how to protect yourself from them."







Dietrich's pick:
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (DVD)

DVD PN 1997.2 .S58 2009
"If you're over the books, Slumdog Millionaire is a really good movie to watch. An uneducated man from the slums foes on a crazy adventure on 'Who wants to be a millionaire'. Will he win it all or lose everything?







Cory's Pick:
WOMEN OF THE WEST

Cathy Luchetti

OVERSIZE HQ 1438 W45 L8 1982
"Women of the West held great sway over me as a girl. Full of images and exerpts from pioneer diaries, it is probably the reason I am now a woman of the west."






Juli's pick:
AMERICAN PHOTOBOOTH

Nakki Goranin

TR 680 .G68 2008

"Did you love the film Amelie? I did and I actually carry a photo booth pic of my husband that was taken in a Paris photo booth. Sweet, right?!?

This book takes us through a twenty-five year photo history of booth images. It's fun to look at the photos and imagine the stories behind the people and their faces. Some smiling, some not."






Kristy's pick:
THE HUMAN FACE (DVD)

DVD BF 851 .H86 2001
"A fascinating look at the human face. Enjoy!!"














Tim's pick:
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (Audiobook download)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

NETLIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS
"My pick this month is Sherlock Holmes. I love the classic tasles of this sleuth and this beloved sidekick John Watson. I understanf with summer coming up shortly that many of you will not be here to in some cases able to go to a library. The beautiful thing about NETLIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS is that you can check out books online through WYLDCAT at any time during the summer. I recommend you do that and that you also check out Sherlock Holmes."

April Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

The Sneaker Book
By: Melissa Cardona
The sneakers you dig were previously cool. Check out the sneakers from the 70's-you'll see! My beloved 1970's Tretorns are in this book. *swoon*







Kourtney's Pick

A Thousand Splendid Suns
By: Khaled Hosseini

PS 3608 .O832 K58 2007
This book is sad and makes you appreciate what you have. It is very eye opening to the ways of another culture. All in all it is a really good book. While it is sad it makes you realize how strong people can be. I would read it again in a heartbeat.









Kristy's Pick

My Reality Check Bounced!
By: Jason Ryan Dorsey

BF 637 .S8 D625 2007
Jason Ryan Dorsey actually came and spoke on campus several years ago- he is a very motivating speaker! About this book- I can't say it any better than he does! Read it!!! "You have ambitions and abilities; it's time they produced results. You have good ideas bouncing around in your head; it's time they came to life. You know in your heart you were born to do more, be more, and experience more. But only you can make what you believe to be possible spring to life. Only you."







Alex's Pick

Buffalo Wagons
By: Elmer Kelton

NETLIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS
Juli said I couldn't pick any more Louis so I thought I'd go with this great one from Elmer Kelton. The old time Buffalo Hunters were about as tough as they come. Great story.












Grey's Pick

How to Talk to Your Animals
By: Jean Craighead George

QL 776 .G45 1985
If you ever wondered whether those barks and neighs, meows and chips, have special meaning, this is the book to make you a true believer. If you have always wanted to respond to your animal, this book will tell you how.












Cory's Pick

The Leaphorn & Chee Novels
By: Tony Hillerman

AMIND PS 3558 .I45 A6 2005
Tony Hillerman is a master of the mystery. His Navajo setting & stories keep the readers always wanting more.










Dietrich's Pick

Change We Can Believe In
By: Barack Obama

E 901.1 .O23 C456 2008
This is a good book about what Barack Obama plans to do with our country. Everyone is pretty nervous about what is going to happen, so maybe you should read this book and get an insight on what our president plans to do. We must stay positive.








Tim's Pick

Lewis and Clark for Dummies

F 592 .M42 2003
Have you ever really wondered how Lewis and Clark actually made it to the Pacific Ocean? Or is their story just a myth? This book will give you an in-depth look at who Lewis and Clark were and what really happened on their journey.

April is Fremont County Libraries month. Help us celebrate!

A Proclamation!

WHEREAS, Residents of Fremont County visit their community, public, academic and school libraries many thousands of times per month; and

WHEREAS, these library visitors check out books, tapes, videos, and other items, receive assistance, attend educational programs, and become better informed citizens; and

WHEREAS, community members volunteer countless hours of service in physical and financial support of the library; and

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Library System, the Central Wyoming College Library, community libraries and all the school libraries are vital informational, educational and cultural resources for the residents of Fremont County; and

WHEREAS, a primary goal of the Fremont County Library System is to support life long education for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Fremont County Commissioners the month of April 2010 to be Fremont County Libraries Month

Dated this 9th day of March, 2010.

/s/ Douglas. L. Thompson, Chairman
/s/ Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman
/s/ Keja Whiteman
/s/ Dennis Heckart
/s/ Dennis Christensen

[From Fremont County Commission minutes]

March Staff Pic's

Juli's Pick

A Separate Peace
By: John Knowles

PS 3561 .N68 S4 1996
Loved this book as assigned reading in high school both for its wonderful story and insight into lives impacted by WWII.













Kristy's Pick

Spring Forward: The annual madness of Daylight Saving
By: Michael Downing

HN 49 .D3 D69 2005
The author ponders the bi-annual happening: "Where we saving daylight when the sunrise was earlier or when it was later? Unclear. When had Americans started to fuss with their clocks? Also unclear. Who saved what when?" As he begins his research into this topic, he says: "The very thought of Daylight Saving Time seemed to give a lot of people a terrible headache, which made them mad, which made them more likely to get up." "It seems like such a simple gesture. Spring forward, fall back. Does anyone know what we are doing?" As for me, I seriously doubt it....

Slobo's Pick

The Story of the Olympic Games
By: John Kieran, Arthur Daley

GV 23 K5 1969
Since the Olympic Games are happening right now, this book brings a lot of interesting facts about Olympic Games, their history, traditions, gold medals, ect. Whoever enjoys sports and Olympics Games will enjoy this book as well.





Grey's Pick

Read Japanese Today
By: Len Walsh

PL 561 W2255 1969
This book will help you learn the basics of the Japanese language. Hope you enjoy it!

Cory's Pick

The Man Who Loved China
By: Simon Winchester

Q 143 .N44 W56 2008
Simon Winchester is the author of "Professor and the Madman", along with many others. A very easy read,"The Man who Loved China" is both a story about a phenomenal man and the tremendous arc of Chinese History. Highly recommended!










Dietrich's Pick

Riders of the West: Portraits and Writings from Indian Rodeo
By: Peter Iverson, Linda MacCannel, Carolyn Buffalo

AMIND E 78 .W51938 1999
This is a very interesting book and very informative about Wyoming history. Riders of the West is like the missing Chapter of the West, it goes into great detail about the Native American Rodeo. It definitely shows the roles in rodeo Native Americans posses. This book also has a lot of great real life photos.


Tim's Pick

The Motorcycle Diaries

DVD PN 1997.2 .M67 2005

This is a great movie detailing the early years of Che Guevara. A must see for those interested in history.

Febuary Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

The Pilot's Wife
By: Anita Shreve

PS 3569 .H7385 P55 1998
Tragedy. Suspense. Romance. Intrigue. Grab a pint of ice cream and enjoy this page turner that makes you wonder how well you know the people you love. Note-I read this before Oprah added it to her book club and before it was a movie.










Kristy's Pick

The Cold Dish
By: Craig Johnson

WYOMING PS 3610 .O325 C65 2005
"With lifelong friend Henry Standing Bear, Deputy Victoria Morretti, and a cast of characters tragic and humorous enough to fill in the cast emptiness of the high plains, Walt Longmire attempts to see that revenge, a dish best served cold, is never served at all." Enjoy!!

Dane's Pick

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown

AMIND E 81 B75 1971
This is a very depressing book from the perspectives of different Native American tribes about treatment from the U.S. Government. This book helps put in perspective the serious atrocities committed against the Native American people by our govt. and how this shaped Native Americans to what they are today. A very sad book that talks about an important time in American History. You won't be disappointed.





Alex's Pick

Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

PS 3572 .O5 1973 C.2
"A little bit 'out there', this classic from Vonnegut will freak you out(in a good way, of course), make you laugh and make you think. Good times and fun to read."











Grey's Pick

Kenya: A Visitor's Guide
By: Arnold Curtis

DT 433.52 C87 1988
Hey! Do you have plans to visit Africa? Then don't hesitate, read this book now! You will know more about the Bantu people or Kenya, their land, food they eat and many more.

Cory's Pick

Broken
By: Lisa Jones

AMIND PN 4874 .J656 A3 2009
"An honest tale about Stanford Addison, Arapaho horseman."













Dietrich's Pick

How Can One Sell the Air?
By: Chief Seattle

AMIND E 99 S85 H68 1992
If you are interested in Native American culture then you will really like this book. It is very interesting and gives readers a good understanding of what Chief Seattle's vision was. Chief Seattle had a vision of peace on earth and for everyone to live in harmony. Enjoy reading the relationship Native Americans have as humans on this earth.


Tim's Pick

The Hobbit
By: J.R Tolkien

PZ 7 T5744 HO 1966
The Hobbit is what put J.R Tolkien on the map. This story isn't so much a prequel as it is a story on its own. If you like adventure and fantasy, this is the book for you.