Kristy's Pick
The Fractal Murders
by Mark Cohen
PS 3603 .O475 F7 2002
A murder mystery with math! But even if you hate math you will enjoy this story. :-)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
June Staff Picks
Cory's Pick
Population:485
Michael Perry
F 589 .N42 P47 2002
Population: 485 is a thoughtful, reverent look at the knitted garment that is a small town. Through the lens of his role in the volunteer fire department, Michael Perry takes us through the characters and events that form a community. Carefully written and both solemn and funny, the book is a reminder that we are not islands; whether actively or passively, we shape the lives of our neighbors.
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!
Friday, June 25, 2010
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.
Friday, May 14, 2010
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
"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
"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 PickCYBERSHOCK
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)
"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
"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
"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)
"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)
"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."
"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."
Monday, April 19, 2010
April Staff Picks
Juli's PickThe 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
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
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
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 PickMy Reality Check Bounced!
By: Jason Ryan Dorsey
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
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 PickBuffalo Wagons
By: Elmer Kelton
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
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 PickHow to Talk to Your Animals
By: Jean Craighead George
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
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
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
Tony Hillerman is a master of the mystery. His Navajo setting & stories keep the readers always wanting more.
Dietrich's PickChange We Can Believe In
By: Barack Obama
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
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 PickLewis 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.
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.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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]
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]
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