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Converse County Library
July-August 2011
Volume 6, No. 4
Bridges
Children 2
Teens 2
Adults 2
E- Resource 3
What’s Hot 3
Foundation 3
History Program 3
Glenrock News 4
Inside this issue:
Library Will Celebrate a Very Special Birthday
Who is this? Can you
find her picture some-
where in the Converse
County Library in
Douglas? We are going
to celebrate her 117th
birthday on Friday, July
15 at 2:00 PM at the
library. You’re invited
to the party!
Doris Shannon Garst
was an author of chil-
dren’s books who resid-
ed most of her life in
Douglas and published
more than 30 books.
Special guests include Lee Ann
Siebken of Douglas who will tell us
more about Garst while Patsy
Parkin, author of Wyoming: Cross-
roads of a Conttinent, will read
from one of Garst’s books, Cow-
boys and Cattle Trails. Parkin re-
cently republished this book under
the title, A Real Top Hand: John
Benjamin Kendrick. Many other
special guests have been invited
including Warren Garst, son of
Garst, who co-authored three
books with his mother.
Parkin will have copies of the new
publication available for purchase
and signing. Refreshments will be
served.
Doris Garst was born July 24,
1894, in Ironwood, Michigan. She
became a teacher and school prin-
cipal, but quickly turned to writing
full-time after her first book, "The
Story of Wyoming," was published
in 1938. She published under the
name Shannon Garst (Shannon
S o m e -
w h e r e
s o m e o n e
has studied
our fascina-
tion with
watching something being built
or destroyed. In June Glen-
rock residents saw the de-
struction of the house and
storage structures (and a small
bit of town history) adjacent
to the Glenrock Branch Li-
brary torn down to make way
for future library expansion for
Glenrock residents.
Enviro Engineering first re-
moved the asbestos siding on
the house, followed by its de-
struction by Robinson Con-
tracting, Inc. Both firms are
Casper-based. The lot has
Another Step Towards Building Expansion
Converse County commissioners
recently appointed Jeremy Matter
of Douglas to the Library Board
of Trustees. Matter will take over
the reins from Alan Kolf, who
served as treasurer of the board
for much of his time as a library
trustee.
Trish Popovitch was also reap-
pointed Trish Popovitch to a full-
term on Board of Trustees. Trish
had completed the balance of a
former trus-
tee’s term.
We welcome
Jeremy--now the
fun begins--and are happy to see
Trish back with us. Best wishes to
Alan in his future endeavors and
“Thanks!”
was her step-father's surname)
because the publisher of her first
book didn't believe anyone would
read a Western-themed book
written by a woman. She lived
with her family, including her
husband, attorney Joseph Garst,
in Douglas, Wyoming. She co-
authored three books with her
son, Warren Garst. The chil-
dren's room at the Converse
County, Wyoming, library is
named for her.
A special exhibit of many of
Garst’s books held in the library’s
collection, will be on display dur-
ing July and available for checkout.
Mark your calendar and plan to
attend this very special birthday.
Matter Joins Board
since been reseeded until such
time as funding is received to
proceed with expansion.
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F.R.A.N.K.’F.R.A.N.K.’SS PPLACELACE -- FFUNUN. R. READSEADS. A. ACTIVITIESCTIVITIES. N. NOISEOISE. K. KNOWLEDGENOWLEDGE..
I look around the library and think
you are here in the thick of
summer reading indeed. It’s been
a good season. Everyone gets to
take a break from school. The
reading we kick back with is not
required, but hopefully, something
we’ve gravitated to. Maybe it’s
something different we’ve been
meaning to try. A new author?
Quirky characters? Something
about Florida, palm trees and
sneaking into Disneyworld
Whatever it is, I hope that anyone
who has anxiety about required
reading during the rest of the year
gets to hit a pressure release valve
during these few months.
CHATTER FROM THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
storytel ler , enthral led the
audience with tales and tunes
from around the world.
The Conservation District will
treat kids to a “Teddy Bear Picnic”
July 6, 10:00 AM, at Jackalope
Square. Miss Colleen will
introduce her listeners to
Wyoming bears.
July 14 Casper Ghosts baseball
players and Hobart, their mascot,
will visit the library at 10:30 AM.
The Library is hosting a Harry
Potter party the evening of July
14 , 9 PM-Midnight with an encore
performance of Harry Potter of the
Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Wear a
costume and join the festivities.
Then head to the Princess Theatre
Kids love fun and the Library
abounds in opportunities for fun
this summer.
In June children attending Story
Time and Craft Hour listened to
stories set in countries around the
g l o b e , m a d e A u s t r a l i a n
boomerangs, African sandpaper
art, Spanish flowers, and even bird
feeders. With more than 200 kids
signed up for summer reading, it’s
impressive how many kids are
familiar with words and phrases
in other languages.
Close to 100 kids roared with
laughter and begged for more
when Indiana Jones and his pal,
Draco the Dragon, visited the
library. Colleen Sutherland,
for the opening of the final Harry
Potter Movie, Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows, Part 2.
Summer reading draws to a close,
Friday, July 15 . Patsy Parkin and
Lee Ann Siebken will be on hand
at 2:00 PM to celebrate the 117th
birthday of Douglas children’s
author, Shannon Garst The
Summer Reading Bash follows at
3:00 PM to celebrate readers,
their achievements, and their love
of books.
There’s still time to join the
summer reading program, “One
World, Many Stories”. Don’t delay
any longer.
—Erika Mariner, Children’s Librarian
Remember that while librarians
love to see books checked out
and people reading for pleasure,
that the pleasure should be yours.
Follow your bliss to a novel
destination. Participating in the
Summer Reading Program
provides many things to do, but
nothing you have to.
Some highlights this summer; local
teens have planted a community
garden of tomatoes and peppers,
learned emergency response from
EMT and world-record holding
sky diver Lori Clark and MHCC
Wellness Supervisor Deanna
Lindeman, received preparedness
skills for the open road from local
biologist and author Dan Lewis,
written group poetry, played a
ton of tabletop games, and
gotten four hacky-sacks stuck on
the library roof. My thanks to
everyone who volunteered time
and resources to help make this
summer a success.
Summer continues on this
year at the pace of a very full
river, punctuated by heavy
thunderstorms and dry hot days.
It is my hope that everyone is
savoring time off, vacations, the
sun, the rains, travel and some
much needed leisure reading.
— Ian Lindeman, Young Adult Services Librarian
Indiana Bones and Friends
We are in the final two week countdown for the Adult Summer Reading Program “Novel Destinations”. We’ve had great turn-outs
and wonderful participation from all ages. The final party will be Friday, July 15 which kicks off with the Shannon Garst birthday party
celebration at 2:00 PM followed by the presentation of awards and prizes. There will be cake and other refreshments. See you there!
Family Game Time is growing in popularity. Kids, parents, and caregivers are enjoying the games supplies by the library which are
available 10 AM-4 PM each Thursday. Get in out of the heat and spend some quality time together. Perhaps an opportunity to make
a new friend or two will arise, because--as you know--a person can never have too many good friends. Join us every Thursday
throughout the summer.
Looking to save some money? The library can help with that. As the upcoming school year approaches, faster than some of us would
like, and the cost of dreaded school clothes and supplies sneaks into our thoughts, let the library save you a penny or two. Watch for
more information around the beginning of September.
Adult A
ctivities
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Volume 6 , Number 4
Electronic Resources
University of Wyoming librarians
assisted and resources from
collections throughout the state
and the U.S. were used to compile
this new electronic resource
available via your local library and
the Internet.
This resources gives the user
information about the origin of
the name, a brief history, and
stories about Wyoming places.
Searching can be narrowed to a
specific location and the type of
feature, i.e. arch, bridge, stream,
etc.
Wyoming Places will be an ongoing
work in progress. Not only does it
give official names but other
variations in spellings and names if
known. Latitude and longitude will
even help the user find the location
on the map. There are also links to
other sources of information if
someone is inclined to do further
research.
Check out Wyoming Places today
whether at your local library,
office, school, home or wherever
you have Internet access.
Ask a librarian if you need further
assistance.
Wherever you settle,, you soon
discover places and geographical
features with strange or unusual
names. Wyoming is no exception.
Ever wonder why?
Librarians are often asked how a
place got it’s name or do we know
where a town or location can be
found.
Wyoming State Library reference
librarians, who also receive such
requests, came up with the idea of
a database where the origins of
Wyoming place names could be
easily found.
What’s in a Name?
A KEEPER OF BOOKS
I’ve traveled the world twice
over,
Met the famous; saints and
sinners,
Poets and artists, kings and
queens,
Old stars and hopeful
beginners,
I’ve been where no-one’s
been before,
Learned secrets from
writers and cooks
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of
books.
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Adult Titles
Douglas:
1. Cold Wind, C.J. Box
2. Guilt by Association: A Novel,
Marcia Clark
3. The Fifth Witness: A Novel,
Michael Connelly
4. I’ll Walk Alone, Mary Higgins
Clark
5. Jade Island, Elizabeth Lowell
6. Abraham Lincoln, Vampire
Hunter, Seth Grahame-Smith
7. Smoke & Spice, Cheryl Alters
Jamison
8. The Confession, John Grisham
9. The Help, Kathryn Stockett
Glenrock:
1. Cold Wind, C.J. Box
2. A Song for My Mother, Kat
Martin
3. Chicken Soup for the Soul
Selections, Jack Canfield
4. Florence’s Glassware Pattern
Identification Guide, Volume III,
Gene Florence
5. Mobbed: a Regan Reilly
Mystery, Carol Higgins Clark
6. Murder for Greenhorns: A
Warbonnet Mystery, Robert
Kresge
7. Murder in Silence: A Duke
Becker Novel, Gary Kassay
8. Smokin’ Seventeen: A Stephanie
Plum Novel, Janet Evanovich
What’s Hot
June 2011
Needed! A Few Good People! We know your time is valuable
BUT the Converse County Library Foundation (CCLF) needs a few
good people willing to work for your county library system--an organi-
zation that benefits citizens of all ages. If you have experience in fi-
nance, fund raising, planning, public relations, community relations, or a
desire to learn, we need you on the Foundation Board.
CCLF secures and administers gifts, endowments and memorials, and
sponsor functions for the buildings and financial support of Converse
County Libraries. The board meets bi-monthly and alternates between
the Douglas and Glenrock library locations. Meetings average about 1
1/2 hours. Other time required varies on activities which the Founda-
tion supports and sponsors.
Send a letter expressing your interest and experience to:
Converse Co. Library Foundation 300 Walnut Street Douglas, WY 82633
Nena Grilley, one of Glenrock’s finest storytellers, captured her audi-
ence’s full attention Thursday, June 23 as she shared
her knowledge of Deer Creek’s early settlement.
Through Grilley, attendees of the Glenrock Summer
Lecture Series gained insight into the characters and
personalities that first settled in the Glenrock area.
Three more chances remain for county residents to
enjoy rousing tales of the area’s history. This free
series continues Thursday, July 7 when Library staff
will explain how a barber shop housed the town’s first
library and the power of a women’s book club to cre-
ate a legacy spanning 50 years.
On July 14 former National President of the Pony
Express Association will share his knowledge of the
Deer Creek Home Station and its role in the history
of the Pony Express.
July 21 Glenrock’s Main Street program and that Committee’s efforts
to preserve the buildings and the history and importance of the down-
town business area will be the focus of a talk by Kathy Patceg, Program
Chair.
Programs are free, suitable for all ages and start at 6:00 PM.
History Program Continues @ Glenrock Library
Phone: 307-358-3644
Fax: 307-358-6743
E-mail:
Converse County Library 300 Walnut St.
Douglas, WY 82633
Converse County Library Bridges
Mission of the Converse County Library System:
Providing a wealth of resources to make a positive difference
in the lives of our patrons.
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From the Rock in the Glen - Glenrock Branch Library News
entertained us on Wednesday,
June 29th, with a variety of tales
including a song she has written
for this years’ theme! She will be
adding verses to the song as she
traipses through ten western
states giving 25 performances in
one month!
In July upcoming events
includeholds fun in the shape of Water Fun day, a teen Gaming
Day, boomerang making, and a
wrap-up program with Chad Lore
and Hobart – the Casper Ghosts
Platypus!
The Deer Creek Museum first
ever summer lecture series at the
mid point. Response has been
good for the first three lectures
people attending have reported
they are looking forward to the
last three seminars to be held the
first three Thursdays in July. Proud
to host the series collectively
titled “One Town, Many Stories”.
The Summer Reading program has
over150 participants signed up
among the three programs, and it
is NOT too late for you to join in!
No mandatory attendance--just
enjoy a book or two or more –
maybe catch one of our programs
and most of all – enjoy the
summer!
World maps are displayed in the library, one for the kids and one
for the adults. Readers can place
pins for story locations. A lot of
map left to fill in!
Successful programs to date were
the visit from members of the
Society for Creative Anachronism
(SCA) as was the visit from
Indiana Bones! The hunt for all the
relatives of Bertha B. Doggie
continues as our kids – and some
parents! – learn about the many
faces and locations of our
Glenrock legend!
Colleen Sutherland, of Wisconsin,
July lectures will examine Social
History and Public Spaces: the
Glenrock Library, Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow; the Main
Street Story; and the Pony
Express and its Legacy. Join us for
a fun, informational evening with
fellow Glenrock residents!
Drop into the Library in August
and pick a good book or three
while browsing our annual book
sale starting August 1. Some
interesting items have been
donated for the sale. Help the
Library and get some good reading
material for the dog days of
autumn!
The house north of the Library
has been demolished, seeding is
completed and the ground is roughly ready for construction
future expansion Thank you for
your forbearance while we work
our way toward a bigger, better
library for Glenrock!