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Johnson County Library

171 N. Adams Buffalo, WY 82834

(307) 684-5546 Hours

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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

FREE

Johnson County Library

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library system and community hub is to

Collect, Share, Promote, Learn, Adapt, & Grow.

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Bookends

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The newsletter of the Johnson County Library System

August-September 2018 http://jclwyo.org

The Teen room this summer has been busy with almost daily games of Magic: The Gathering. MTG is a card game that uses a huge variety of characters, creatures, and strategies in two-person battles.

The summer reading program this year exceeded expectations, with record numbers set for all different age groups.

All told, about 320 children, teens, and adults participated by turning in completed reading slips or, in the case of the children, filling in portions of their reading logs for prizes. When you add in the people who attended various programs, including all age groups, our total rises to more about 500 people.

By far the biggest gains were among teens (103 percent) and children (33 percent).

We had 59 teens read 1,416 hours, which is the largest total by a longshot over the past seven years! Our four sessions in June drew an average of 25 teens each time.

There were 463 children signed up for summer reading, including 80 from several daycare/

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Thank you to The Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial

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

Kaycee Branch 738-2473

Bonnie Ross, branch manager — Monica Brock — Kelley Davis Summer reading results: Children preschool through fifth grade read about 124 hours. The top readers were: preschool through K, Teven Pavey; Grades 1 through 3, Trevore Pavey; and Grades 4 and 5 had a tie between Landon and Bryant Moss. The teen basket was won by Jared Jasper, and the adult basket by Betty Furnival. John Forbes won the $50 gift card to Kaycee General Store. Story hour will begin Aug. 28. Also, the Boys and Girls Club will once again be coming for an activity once a month starting Sept. 11. The book discussion group is reading The Meadow by James Galvin. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10.

Special thanks to The Stewart Cellers Foundation

For their grant in support of the Kaycee Branch Library

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 Penny Orchard

Amy Pierson Kira Wages Eric Raecke Paula Hanson

Did You Know? Librarian Connie Norton oversees outreach by taking hundreds of paperback novels to local hotels, campgrounds, and other locations. Over the last year, Connie took 1,900 paperback books to the various locations. Our patrons took home another 1,900 from the library. If you have a place in mind you’d like to add to the list, please contact her at (307) 684-5546.

Thank you to The Lois Gordon Memorial

For continued support of our Kaycee Branch Library

summer programs in Buffalo who attended Wednesday sessions. Of those, about 220 filled in reading logs that totaled 2,814 hours, about 700 more than last year. Average weekly attendance for the main programs on Thursdays was at least 120 children, with those numbers spiking during special events such as magician Cody Landstrom’s performance.

We had 42 adults take part, too, and they read more than 450 books. Though the number of adults participating has varied since 2006, that number of books is one of the highest years out of the past 13 years we’ve tracked the numbers.

Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing finances for prizes and snacks. Several businesses donated to the programs, so if you see a sponsorship poster in their window, or happen to visit with the individual and/or owners listed, below be sure to thank them!

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Breadboard

Creekside Clubhouse Family Fun Center

Dash Inn

Hardees

Lickity Splits

Mark & Eileen Bentley

McDonald’s

We could use your help and collective knowledge! Local History Librarian Nancy Tabb is looking for help with the history of your homes. Have any family facts to share? Do you know the chain of the deed/ownership? Please fill out both sides of the questionnaire inserted with this newsletter and mail it back to: Nancy Tabb Johnson County Library 171 North Adams Buffalo, WY 82834 You can also drop it by the front desk during our hours.

Golf Course

Mansion

House

JM Young

Residence

Cynthia Twing, director

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

Megan Herold, information technology services Steve Rzasa, technical services

Heather Kuzara, circulation Nancy Tabb, reference & local history

Staff

684-

5546

Ron Wagner, Chair: 620-1031

Denise Marton, Vice-chair: 620-9060 Julie Baker, Liaison to JCLF, 684-2300

Kim Harvey, Treasurer: 620-1465

Bill McIntyre

Board

of

trustees

Adult Fiction

Baby Teeth, by Zoje Stage The Banker’s Wife, by Cristina Alger The Bookshop of Yesterdays, by Amy Meyerson Bound for Gold, by William Martin Clock Dance, by Anne Tyler Cottage by the Sea, by Debbie Macomber Death of a Novice, by Cora Harrison Rescued, by David Rosenfelt The Sinners, by Ace Atkins Southernmost, by Silas House Splinter in the Blood, by Ashley Dyer Summer Wives, by Beatriz Williams When Through Deep Water, by Rachelle Dekker When We Found Home, by Susan Mallery

Adult Nonfiction

Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life, by Laura Thompson Barracoon, by Zora Neale Hurston The Bonanza King, by Gregory Crouch Broken Places, by Tracy Clark Conon Doyle for the Defense, by Margalit Fox Indianapolis, by Lynn Vincent Jerusalem, by Jay Sekulow Magnolia Table, by Joanna Gaines Paul Simon: The Life, by Robert Hilburn The Plant Paradox, by Steven Gundry The Promise of the Grand Canyon, by John F. Ross

Children’s I’m Sad, by Michael Ian Black A Kid’s Guide to Costa Rica, by Jack L. Roberts The Potty Fairy, by Mary Pap The Sasquatch and the Lumberjack, by Crix Sheridan

YA Books Magician’s Rivalry (Spellsmith and Carver), by H.L. Burke Space Drifters: The Emerald Enigma, by Paul Regnier Space Drifters: The Iron Gauntlet, by Paul Regnier Space Drifters: The Ghost Ship, by Paul Regnier

Large Print The Angel Makers, by Tessa Harris Guns of Darkness, by Carter Travis Young Halsey Street, by Naima Coster Orange Blossom Days, by Patricia Scanlan

CD Books Go Set a Watchman, by Harper Lee I Know a Secret, by Tess Gerritsen The Longest Ride, by Nicholas Sparks Remains of Innocence, by J.A. Jance

• The Brothers McMullen

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang • Eastern Promises

• The Florida Project

• The Ghost Story

• Girls Trip • Gold

• Hands of Stone

• Hours

• The Kingdom (Season 1) • The Master

• Mr. Holmes

• The Mummy

• Shawshank Redemption • 10 Cloverfield Lane

• Tomorrowland

2017-2018 Items added to the Johnson County Library’s collection

July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018

Adult & Teen Novels 1167

Children's 535

Adult Nonfiction 464

DVDs 336

Children's nonfiction 157

Audiobooks 90

Large Print 36

Children's 20

Children's audiobooks 19

Total—2,824 items Plus weekly magazines

Phone: (307) 684-5546

or 1-800-661-7071

171 North Adams Buffalo, WY 82834

On the Web http://jclwyo.org

JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY

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

August-September

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Wednesdays Tech assistance—Please contact us with a time; subject to staff availability. Thursdays Story Hour—Begins in early September, 10 a.m. in the large meeting room. Puppet show, songs, stories, crafts, and a snack! For toddler and pre-school ages. Saturday, Aug. 4 Library closed—For Johnson County Fair and Rodeo. Mondays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 Sit. Stay. Read!—Eight sessions open for the Sit. Stay. Read! Program. Lynda Ostrom will bring her therapy dog, Bo, to the library and children are encouraged to sign up for a 15-minute session to read to Bo. The sessions available are between 4 and 5 p.m. on both Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. Please call the library at 684-5546 to schedule a time.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 Poet Joanie Puma—6:30 p.m. poetry reading, 7b p.m. reception and book signing for her new collection Longing Distance. Sponsored by the Johnson County Arts and Humanities Council. Monday, Sept. 3 Library closed—For Labor Day celebration. Monday, Sept. 10 Book Discussion—7 p.m., Kaycee Branch Library. Topic is The Meadow, by James Galvin. Late September, Date to be Announced Book Sale—During regular library hours. Includes cookbooks, children’s books, DVDs, and more! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. Check back with staff and watch library announcements for the dates and times.

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

• Provide assistance & funding for the Summer Reading programs

• Sponsor the annual library auction with the JC library

• foundation

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

• Provide baby books to parents of newborns

We meet at 4 p.m. second

Tuesday of every month at the library.