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Inside this Issue:

Volume 19, Issue 3

March, 2015

H ear the story of the Native American code talkers of World War II presented by historian and actor Bud Jenkyns on Monday, March 23, 2–3 p.m. There were over 400 code talkers, primarily

Navajo, whose main job was the transmission of secret tactical messages using codes built upon their native languages. The code talkers took part in every battle the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942-1945. Praise for their skill, speed and accuracy accrued throughout the war. The Japanese, who were skilled code breakers, never cracked the Navajo code used by the Marines. Jenkyns served in the Marine Corps and has met the original code talkers.

The Code Talkers

Saturday Movie Matinee: The Theory of Everything

S ee the extraordinary true story and romance of one of the world’s greatest living minds,

astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, in The Theory of Everything, Saturday, March 28, 2–4 p.m. Hawking, played by Eddie Redmayne, falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, he receives a devastating diagnosis at the age of 21. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Hawking embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of—time. Together, Stephen and Jane defy impossible odds, breaking new ground in medicine and science, and achieving more than they could ever have dreamed. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Rated PG-13.

S ee historic photographs and listen to stories about the history of Littleton from author Mike Butler, Tuesday, March 3, 7–8:15 p.m. Butler recently published the book

Images of America: Littleton which includes over 200 historic photographs of our town. In March, 2015 Littleton will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding. In addition to covering the history of Littleton from 1861 to the present, Butler will talk about Littleton’s famous characters and where they lived as well as the significance of the historic buildings in downtown Littleton. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and a book signing.

History of Littleton in Photographs

S top by the library and make a beautiful multi-colored tissue paper flower to welcome Spring on Monday, March 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The flowers

are easy to make and will brighten any room. You will have the option of spraying a bit of fragrance on your flower creation. No registration required.

Tissue Paper Flower Craft

P erformances feature a variety of musical talent from the Littleton and Denver area.

Saturday, March 14, 2–3 p.m.: The Celtic five-member band, Skean Dubh, will entertain with modern and traditional Irish melodies. Featured instruments will include the Irish bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, bodhran and banjo. The band has performed at many major Celtic festivals.

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

L earn about the Rosetta space mission which succeeded in landing the first spacecraft on a comet, Tuesday, March 31, 7–8:30 p.m.

Dr. Joel Parker, one of the scientists on the Rosetta mission, will take audiences through Rosetta's expedition so far, offer a glimpse of what will happen next, and share the excitement of why we study comets and what they can tell us about the solar system billions of years ago and today. Not only will Rosetta escort and study the comet for more than a year, but its lander, which touched down on the comet in November 2014, has already examined it in greater detail than ever before. Parker is a Director at the Boulder office of the Southwest Research Institute. He now specializes in solar system objects: comets, asteroids, the Moon, Pluto, and Kuiper belt objects. Parker also is a host and producer of the science show "How on Earth" on radio station KGNU.

Chasing Comets

B emis has 24 Internet access computers on the

lower level of the library, plus another seven located in the Children’s Room for use by our patrons in 5th grade and younger. Also, wireless Internet access is available throughout the building for patrons with wireless-enabled laptops. Currently, our computers use Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and Microsoft Office 2010 software that includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. All of our PCs are linked to printers. Printing costs are $0.10 a page for black only or $0.50 a page for color. Our computer lab has 10 PCs and may be scheduled for group use. We are happy to assist patrons individually at any time if you need help using the computers or the Internet. We also offer free computer and Internet clas-ses on a regular basis. To learn about or register for an upcoming class and/or group use of our computer lab, call the library at 303-795-3961. Register for computer classes online through the Library Main Calendar www.littletongov.org or call the library at 303-795-3961. All classes and open computer lab are held from 9–10:30 a.m. Beginning Blogging Tues., Apr. 28 Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 17; Tues., Apr. 14 Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010 Wed., Mar. 18; Wed., Apr. 15 Excel Conditional Formatting Tues., Apr. 21 Excel Pivot Tables Wed., Apr. 22 Intermediate iPad Wed., Mar. 11 Library Catalog & Databases Sat., Apr. 18 Beginning LinkedIn Sat., Mar. 21 Beginning PowerPoint - MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 24 Beginning Publisher - MS Office 2010 Wed., Mar. 25 Beginning Windows 7 Tues., Mar. 3 Beginning Windows 8.1 Wed., Apr. 1 Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 Wed., Mar. 4; Tues., Apr. 7 Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 10; Wed., Apr. 8 Open Computer Lab - 9–10:30 a.m.

Every Thursday. Practice your computer skills and have a little one-on-one time with a computer class instructor. Bring your Kindle or Nook and receive indi-vidual help with using an Ebook device.

Computer Services & Computer Classes B emis is providing two free tax return preparation programs for

taxpayers who cannot afford professional assistance. IRS trained volunteers will be available on the lower level of the library through April 11 on Thursday evenings from 5:30–8 p.m. and on Saturdays from Noon–4 p.m. No pre-registration is re-quired to receive assistance. Appointments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The AARP will provide tax preparation help with trained volunteers in the reference area of the library through April 13, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Appointments are required for this assistance which is provided for low and middle-income seniors aged 60 and over. To make an appointment for AARP tax assistance at the library, please call 303-734-8200 and leave a message or register on the library’s events calendar at www.littletongov.org.

Free Tax Help

P lease join the staff of the Aging Well Resource Center located within Bemis Library next to Sophie’s Place for our Monthly Meet–Up on Monday, March 30, 12:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

This month’s meeting will be hosted by Arapahoe Community College Community Education EdVentures for 50+. Enjoy light refreshments, meet your neighbors, enter our raffle contest and learn about the programs offered by ACC Community Education EdVentures for 50+ as well as our resource center. All Littleton citizens aged 50+ are invited. No reservation required.

Aging Well Resource Center Monthly Meet-Up

Monday Evening Book Group Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Mar. 16: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Harold Fry, recently retired and living in a small English village, decides to walk 600 miles to a hospice where an old acquaint-ance is dying. Along the way he meets one fascinating character after another and the journey changes his life. Apr. 20: China Dolls by Lisa See The lives of three young Chi-nese-American women intersect in pre-WW II San Francisco as the women shed their drab for-mer lives to become glamorous entertainers at the rising hot spot, the Forbidden City night-club. May 18: The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf

In his critically acclaimed first novel, Haruf delivers the sweeping tale of eighty-year-old Edith Goodnough, a woman of the American High Plains, who sacrifices her happi-ness in the name of family—and then, in one gesture, reclaims her freedom.

Senior Book Club First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Mar. 2: The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom Given one last chance at redemp-tion, Father Time, the inventor of the world's first clock, must teach two earthly people the true mean-ing of time—a journey that leads him to a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy businessman who wants to live forever. Apr. 6: 1491: New Revelations of The Americas Before Columbus by Charles Mann In this riveting and fast-paced history, Mann demonstrates that long before any European explorers set foot in the New World, Native American cultures were flourishing with a high degree of sophistication. May 4: The Marriage Bureau for Rich People by Farahad Zama Several years into his retirement, Mr. Ali grows bored, so he opens a marriage bureau, where the city’s well-to-do can come to find the perfect match for their offspring based on their unique requirements as to caste, religion, dowry amount, age, and height.

W e have a variety of Book Groups that meet throughout the month. Choose a group that suits your interests and schedule. Then join us for some stimulating discussions.

Book Groups at Bemis

Find Out if You Are Eligible for Deferred Action

T he Littleton Immigrant Resources Center (LIRC) is hosting a free pre-screening event on Saturday, March 21, 9–11:30 a.m. to see if you are eligible for the

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program or the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program. Join LIRC staff and host Christine Swenson, a licensed attorney with the Swenson Law Firm, to discuss President Obama’s 2014 executive action reforms and who may qualify. Get ready now and if eligible, be one of the first to apply.

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F or more information, call teen librarian Mark Decker at the library, 303-795-3961,

or check the Bemis teen blog site online at bemisteen.blogspot.com. Join teens for: Teen Movies

First Saturday of the month @ 2 p.m. Free popcorn and lemonade! Participants can help select titles for future meetings. Mar. 7: Big Hero 6 - PG Apr. 4: Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 - PG-13

Gaming Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy popular interactive video games on PS3, Wii and Xbox Kinect featuring different games each month! Mar. 19/Apr. 16/May 21

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. Mar. 27: Summer reading planning Apr. 24: Summer reading preparation

Children’s Programs

March Teen Events

Teen Tech Week

M arch 8–14 is Teen Tech Week at the library! This year’s theme, “Libraries are

for Making…,” is all about providing teens with resources to explore, create and share. Check out some of the cool activities we’ll be offering during the week. 3D Printing in the Library

Monday, March 9, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Did you know the library has a 3D printer? Want to learn how to use it? Sign up for this class that will teach the basics of designing and printing your own creation on the 3D printer. Space is limited for this event. Regis-tration is required. Register by contacting Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or by calling the library at 303-795-3961.

Technology Scavenger Hunt March 9–March 12 Feeling adventurous? Like to win prizes? Head to the teen deck and take the technology scavenger hunt challenge. Explore some of the cool technology available to teens in the library. Find a project you’re interested in, learn how to use the technology and create something cool. The more creations you make, the better your chances of winning a prize. Choose from a variety of activities.

Teen Halo Event Friday, March 13, 4–8 p.m. Are you a fan of Halo? Join us for an after-hours evening of multiplayer combat in the

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McTeggart Irish Dancers

S ee the McTeggart Irish Dancers on Sunday, March 15, 1:30–2 p.m. This show features colorful costumed dancers performing a variety of foot-tapping, high-

energy routines accompanied by rousing traditional Irish music. This program is a great way for families with children of all ages to “kick” off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Early Literacy Fun Fair for Adults

J oin the children’s librarians for a morning of hands-on activities and literacy information on Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.–noon. Presentations will be

made to help you with developing easy daily activities in your home or pre-school to promote early literacy. Refreshments will be served. Program is suitable for caregivers of children ages birth to 5 years. Preschool teachers are welcome to attend. Registration required. Come in or call 303-795-3961 to register.

No Story Times the Week of March 23 Story Box: Ages infant–36 months

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fridays at 9:30 a.m. A 30-minute session for children and a caring adult to introduce the joys of rhythm, rhyme and reading. Space is limited; free re-quired tickets are available one week in advance.

Story Time: Ages 3 and up Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of stories, songs and activities with a puppet show the first week of the month.

Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club: For kids in grades K-5 Saturday, March 7, 2–3 p.m. Legos will be provided. Please do not bring any blocks from home. Registration is required and begins one week in advance. Stop by or call the library at 303-795-3961 to reserve your place.

Paws to Read: For grades K-5 Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.–noon Kids in grades K-5 are able to practice reading to a furry friend. Call 303-795-3961 to register for a 20-minute spot. Presented by Denver Pet Partners and the Delta Society.

Ongoing Programs

Animal Adventures with Safari Sally Tuesday, March 24, 2–2:45 p.m. Meet a variety of live animals up close and personal. Invertebrates, reptiles and mammals from around the world will be featured in this furry, fun and informative program for families with children ages 3 and older.

Movie Matinee: Penguins of Madagascar Wednesday, March 25, 2–3:30 p.m. Laugh along with penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private as they join a spy organization to stop the cunning villain Dr. Octavius Brine from taking over the world. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG. Running time: 92 minutes. For ages 3 and older. Children under the age of 8 must attend with an adult. Reservations required. Come in or call 303-795-3961 beginning March 11 to reserve a seat.

“Now, THAT’S Funny!” with Scott McCray Friday, March 27, 2–2:45 p.m. Scott's magic show engages, delights and amazes children and adults alike. A wonderful blend of close-up magic, comedy and audience participation that's appropriate for families with children ages 3 and up.

Spring Break Activities

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Mar. Art Colorado Calligrapher’s Guild Exhibit Art Show March 1-28

Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. Mar. 2

Tuesday, *Beginning Windows 7, Mar. 3 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

A History of Littleton in Photo- graphs, 7–8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ’10, Mar. 4 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Mar. 5 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 6 Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Lego Club, Grades K-5, 2 p.m. Mar. 7 Teen Movie Club: Big Hero 6, 2 p.m.

Monday, *3D Printing in the Library, Teen Mar. 9 Program, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, *Intermediate Word, MS Office ’10, Mar. 10 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate iPad, Mar. 11 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Mar. 12 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

International Conversation Circle, 12:00–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 13 Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

*Halo Event, Teen Program, 4–8 p.m.

Saturday, *Paws to Read, Grades K–5, Mar. 14 10 a.m.–noon.

*Early Literacy Fun Fair for Adults, 10 a.m.–noon

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with Skean Dubh, 2–3 p.m.

Sunday, McTeggart Irish Dancers, For all ages, Mar. 15 1:30–2 p.m.

Monday, Monday Evening Book Group, 7 p.m. Mar. 16

Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ’10, Mar. 17 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS Office ’10, Mar. 18 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Mar. 19 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Senior Wii Bowling, 2–3 p.m.

Gaming, Teen Program, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 20 Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Beginning LinkedIn, 9–10:30 a.m. Mar. 21 LIRC Deferred Action Pre-screening Event, 9–11:30 a.m.

Monday, Tissue Paper Flower Craft Mar. 23 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Code Talkers, 2–3 p.m.

Tuesday, *Beginning PowerPoint, MS Office Mar. 24 ‘10, 9–10:30 a.m.

Animal Adventures with Safari Sally, For ages 3 and older, 2–2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, *Beginning Publisher, MS Office Mar. 25 ’10, 9–10:30 a.m.

*Movie Matinee: Penguins of Madagascar, For ages 3 and older, 2–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Mar. 26 International Conversation Circle, 12:00–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place

Friday, Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Mar. 27

“Now That’s Funny!” with Scott McCray, For ages 3 and older, 2–2:45 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Saturday Movie Matinee: Mar. 28 The Theory of Everything, 2–4 p.m.

Monday, Aging Well Resource Center Mar. 30 Monthly Meet-Up, 12:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mar. 31 Chasing Comets, 7–8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, *Beginning Windows 8.1 Apr. 1 9–10:30 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Apr. 2 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Apr. 3 Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

*These programs require a reservation or ticket. Please call 303-795-3961.

Specific program details can be found elsewhere in this newsletter.

M ark your calendars now for these

library events coming next month:

Why My Father Stole Secrets from J. Edgar Hoover

Tuesday, April 7, 7–8 p.m.

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with guitarist and singer Gregg Green

Saturday, April 11, 2–3 p.m.

Win Prizes During National Library Week

April 12–18

Following My Grandfather’s World War I Diary

Thursday, April 16, 7–8 p.m.

*Legal Night at Bemis Library

Tuesday, April 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Saturday Movie Matinee—Annie

Saturday, April 25, 2–4 p.m.

Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap

Monday, April 27, 2–3:30 p.m.

*This program requires a reservation. Please call 303-795-3961 beginning March 17.

Upcoming Events

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Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis Public Library. Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark Kingery

Contributors: Bemis Library Staff

Schedule of Library Events

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Halo universe. We’ll have two Xbox 360 game systems running Halo 4, and one Xbox ONE with the Halo Master Chief Collection on the giant screen. We do need extra con-trollers for both systems, so if you’ve got a controller, bring it along. Free pizza and lem-onade will be provided. Because Halo games are rated “M,” this program requires a signed parent/guardian permission slip. Contact Mark to receive a blank permission slip via email, or ask for the slip at the main infor-mation desk in the library. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, contact Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or call the library at 303-795-3961.