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Johnson County Library 

171 N. Adams Buffalo, WY 82834 (307) 684‐5546 

Hours M‐Th: 10a‐8p F&Sa: 10a‐5p 

Su: 1‐4p (Sept‐May) ~ 

Kaycee Branch 231 Ritter Ave. P.O. Box 226 

Kaycee, WY 82639 (307) 738‐2473 

Hours T: 10‐11a, 1‐8p W: 1‐5:30p 

F: 10a‐noon, 1‐4p Sa: 2‐5p 

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Linch Branch Hwy 192 

P.O. Box 160 Linch, WY 82640 (307) 437‐6424 

Hours T: 2‐5p Th: 1‐4p 

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August—September 2013 http://jclwyo.org

This desk made its home in the original Johnson County Library (the Carnegie building now home to the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum). Kari Liechti of Denver donated it to the library in June in memory of her mother, Pat Gray. Apparently it was part of the furnishings from the 1950s onward, but at some point came to live with her mother in “the Green Room” of the Gray house. Kari said her mother used it as her bookkeeping desk. After Mrs. Gray died in 1989, Kari brought the desk to her home in Denver.

“I brought it with me because it brings back so many memories of the library,” Kari said in a letter to the library earlier this year. “The smell of all the books, the creaking of the old plank floors, the scary basement, the many hours of reading Tarzan, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys.”

We thank Kari for the generous donation that returned this piece of history to the library.

Teens 4 weeks

45 attendees 52 participants

382 reading slips 764 hours of reading

Children’s 6 weeks

150 to 200 attendees each week 238 participants 749 reading slips

1,335 hours of reading

Summer Reading Roundup

CHILDREN’S & TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM GRAND PRIZE

Haven Ruby Freya Roberson Alison Caldwell

Katie Leach

Morgan Oliver

Piece of history comes home

Puppeteer Bob Aiken

More pictures on next page

Johnson County Library Foundation

The foundation was created in 1976 by patrons who saw the need to ensure the future of the library. Through donations, memorials and fund-raising, these volunteers have successfully supported special needs of the library & established a permanent endowment.

Board of directors Chair-Nick Thom Vice-Chair-Frank Pratt Treasurer-Steve Reimann Secretary-Tim O’Gan Bill Dooley Penny Orchard Olin Turner

Kaycee Branch____738-2473

Bonnie Ross, branch manager — Monica Brock — Kelley Davis

Summer Reading Program Results — 2013 Participating: Children = 57 Teens = 6 Adults = 29 Colten Schirmer won the teen basket drawing, and Dennette Mondeau won the adult basket drawing. The children read a total of 111 hours. Our top reader of the Sprouts was Trevore Pavey, top reader of the Dandelions was Ruben Cleveland and the top reader of the Hot Potatoes was Mary Cleveland. * * * Story hours will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. * * * The next book for discussion will be Defending Jacob by William Landay on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.

Thank you to The Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial

For generous donations that fund this newsletter, library programming, and much more...

Recent Memorial Donations $1,000 in memory

of Lois Shethar Gordon ~

Thank you

Children’s Story HourChildren’s Story HourChildren’s Story Hour All ages welcome! Thursdays 10-11a

Great stories, crafts, games, songs … and a puppet show!

Our books 

are FREE 

Your library is free to use — we only need a form of photo identification and a proof of mailing address (like a piece of mail) to get you a library card. No overdue fines!

— What’s New — Fiction Bad Monkey, by Carl Hiassen The Heist, by Janet Evanovich The Kill Room, by Jeffrey Deaver Second Honeymoon, by James Patterson The Lemon Orchard, by Luann Rice Sovereign : the Books of Mortals, by Ted Dekker

Did You Know? Chiropractors and doctors are warning about the effects of “text neck,” an ache that can develop from looking down at your tablet, phone or e-reader for more than 20 minutes at a stretch. They advocate holding your device at eye level and taking breaks in your electronics viewing. - Health News, Woman’s Day, July 2013

We bid farewell to Lindsey Belliveau, who’s been part of our staff since May 2011. Lindsey has been a hardworking and vital member of the children’s department, showcasing her creative abilities. She’s also been instrumental in running the front desk. We wish Lindsey all the best in her new line of work with the Johnson County School District No. 1.

If you’re looking for a fiction title and can’t find it on our regular shelves, try looking in the Large Print section. We usually don’t keep duplicates of titles, so the one you’re looking for might be on that shelf.

Just a reminder ...

SUMMER READING FINALE IN THE PARK!

JULY 27

Thanks, Lindsey!

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Cynthia Twing, director Mary Rhoads, assistant director & children’s services Teresa Allgood, teen services & Periodicals Connie Norton

Nancy Jennings, interlibrary loan & history department Megan Herold, information technology services Steve Rzasa, technical services

Staff 684-5546

Kathy Urruty, chair: 684-7870 Kassie Spiering, vice-chair: 684-5943 Jennifer Lompe, secretary: 738-2231 Howard Ohr, liaison to JCL foundation: 684-1466 Helen Jones, treasurer: 736-2279

Board of

trustees

ADULT FICTION The 9th Girl, by Tami Hoag Always Watching, by Chevy Stevens Bad Monkey, by Carl Hiassen The Blood of Heaven, by Kent Wascom Choke Point, by Ridley Pearson Criminal Enterprise, by Owen Laukkanen Crossing Purgatory, by Gary Schanbacher Death of a Dyer, by Eleanor Kuhns Deeply Odd, by Dean Koontz East of Denver, by Gregory Hill The Engagements, by J. Courtney Silver The Firebird, by Susanna Kearsley I’ll Be Seeing You, by Suzanne Hayes Killer Ambition, by Marcia Clark Ladies’ Night, by Mary Kay Andrews The Lesson, by Suzanne Fisher Magician’s End, by Raymond Feist Poppet, by Mo Hayder The Redeemer, by Jo Nesbo

Sight Reading, by Daphne Kalotay The Silver Star, by Jeannette Walls ADULT NON-FICTION The Last of the Doughboys, by Richard Rubin The Lost World of Fossil Lake, by Lance Grande Pale Horse, Pale Rider, by Katherine Porter The Price of Justice, by Laurence Leamer Shakespeare’s Pub, by Pete Brown Unshakable, by Carter Conlon CHILDREN’S Bunnies on Ice, by Johanna Wright Conspiracy 365. Malice, by Gabrielle Lord Demons of Deep Space, by Laurie Sutton EllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer, by Sally Warner Force Out, by Tim Green Lucky Ducklings, by Eva Moore Monkey & Robot, by Peter Catalanotto Odd Duck, by Cecil Castellucci

Papa’s Mechanical Fish, by Candace Fleming CD BOOKS Flags of Our Fathers, by James Bradley The Home Ranch, by Ralph Moody Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout The Orchard Keeper, by Cormac McCarthy The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane Undaunted Courage, by Stephen Ambrose You Staying Young, by Michael Roizen YOUNG ADULT The Caged Graves, by Dianne Salerni The Cydonian Pyramid, by Pete Hautman Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets, by Evan Roskos The Eternity Cure, by Julie Kagawa The Girl with the Iron Touch, by Kady Cross The Lucy Variations, by Sara Zarr

-The Book of Ruth -Darling Companion -Great Expectations -Hitch

-Kabul24 -The Lucky One -The Old Man & the Sea -Puppy Love

-Seven Days in Utopia -Smooch -Spirited Away -We Bought a Zoo

Top 5 Fiction 1. As the Crow Flies, by Craig Johnson 2. Hell is Empty, by Craig Johnson 3. Junkyard Dogs, by Craig Johnson 4. A Wanted Man, by Lee Child 5. Death Without Company, by Craig Johnson

Popular books & more: July 2012– June 2013

Top 5 DVDs 1. Because of Winn-Dixie 2. Alvin & the Chipmunks,

the Squeakuel 3. Angel and the Badman (2009) 4. Safe House 5. RV

Top 5 Young Adult 1. Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins 2. Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins 3. Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins 4. Divergent, by Veronica Roth 5. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

Top 5 Nonfiction 1. Killing Lincoln, by Bill O’Reilly 2. Killing Kennedy, by Bill O’Reilly 3. Argo, by Antonio Mendez 4. Securing Your Financial Future, by Chris Smith 5. No Easy Day, by Mark Owen

Top Books on CD 1. Ides of March, by Beau Williams 2. Hell is Empty, by Craig Johnson 3. As the Crow Flies, by Craig Johnson 4. Step Up to Success, by Nido Qubein 5. Junkyard Dogs, by Craig Johnson

Top 5 Childrens 1. Pinkalicious, by Valerie Kann 2. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, by Grace Lin 3. The Key to Rondo, by Emily Rodda 4. Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), by Jeff Kinney 5. Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom, by Eric Wight

Poetry Winner

Congratulations to Brooklyn Durrant, who won the Spine Poetry Contest for teens. They had to use book titles to make poems. Local author and retired teacher Gene Gagliano judged the 17 entries made by 19 teens.

Phone: (307) 684-5546 or 1-800-661-7071

171 North Adams Buffalo, WY 82834

On the Web http://jclwyo.org

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Calendar of Events FRIENDS of the

Johnson County Library Est. April 1972

Who are the Friends?

Men and women who promote and support the library.

Ongoing projects …

Provide funding for physical improvements

Assist staff on Sundays in school year

Provide assistance & funding for the Summer Reading programs

Sponsor the annual library auction with library founda-tion

Provide assistance & funds to further National Library Week, Mother’s Day Tea, and other local humanities programs

We meet at 4 p.m. second

Tuesday of every month at the library.

All events are at the main library in Buffalo unless otherwise noted.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

TUESDAYS Story hour—Kaycee Branch, 10 a.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 3 Library closed—For Johnson County Fair & Rodeo — Parade starts at 10 a.m. SUNDAY, AUG. 18 Book signing with author Craig Johnson—2 p.m. Local author will sign his works. SATURDAY, AUG. 31-MON, SEPT. 2 Libraries closed—Labor Day THURSDAY, SEP. 5 Story Hour resumes—10 a.m. Join staff for a puppet show, games, stories, a craft and snacks. SUNDAY, SEP. 8 Sunday Hours Resume—Main library.

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Summer Reading Grand Prize

Congratulations to Carmen Christian,

the winner of the Grand Prize for the Adult Summer Reading program. We drew Carmen’s name on Thursday, July 31 and awarded her the gift certificate for $50 toward dinner at Winchester Steakhouse. Congratulations to all our prize winners and thanks to the many businesses who