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Volume 19, Issue 11

November, 2015

Hail to the Chiefs: A Look at Lesser Known Presidents

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LIRC Program: Manage Your Money

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Bemis Book Groups & Computer Classes

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Teen Events & Programs 3

Children’s Events & Programs

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Library Schedule of Events 4

Inside this Issue:

Murder in the Stacks–A Library Murder Mystery Program

A ctors from the Creative Revolution Theatre Company will perform a hair-raising, nail-biting murder mystery complete with dessert, Friday, November 13, 7–8:30 p.m. A group of famous authors sit

on a panel at Bemis Library to answer questions from their number one fans when an unexpected real-life plot twist puts the authors in the center of a murder investigation. Join us as we listen for clues, nar-row down the suspects, and solve the murder. The Creative Revolution Theatre Company has performed full-length plays, murder mystery dinner theatres and special performances throughout the Denver area.

L earn the craft and art of crochet. Two classes will be offered on Saturday, November 21, 10–11 a.m. for adults and

12:30–1:30 p.m. for teens. Participants will be taught chaining, single and double-crochet stitches, and begin working on a small project. We’ll provide the basic materials and instruction. You can bring your own supplies if you wish. Space is limited for this event, and registration is required. Register for this event by call-ing the library at 303-795-3961.

Yarn Craft: Introduction to Crochet

M ike McPhee, grandson of noted local architect Jules Jacques Benedict, will talk and show photos about his famous grandfather on Tuesday, November 3,

7–8 p.m. Benedict was one of the most flamboyant architects of the early 20th century, and he designed four well-known buildings in Littleton: Town Hall Arts Center, the First Presbyterian Church, the former Carnegie Library, and Benedict’s private residence, which is now the Carmelite Monastery. McPhee, who is an author and journalist, will show rare photographs of the Benedict family and buildings that Benedict designed in the Denver area.

The Life of Littleton Architect Jules Jacques Benedict

S ee stunning images of Alaska presented by award-winning nature photo- graphers, Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski, Tuesday, November 10,

7–8 p.m. Among the stars of this wild section of America are humpback whales, bears, eagles and marine life that abound in tide pools. Shattil and Rozinski will take you to southeast Alaska through images and stories gathered while exploring the region on a 12 passenger classic wooden boat built in 1932 as a marine research vessel. Shattil was the

first woman awarded Grand Prize in the world's most prestigious wildlife photography contest, England's BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. She and her partner, Rozinski, have photographed as a team since 1981. They are currently working on their 17th book.

A Photographic Journey through Southeast Alaska

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

P erformances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the Denver metro area. The Choralary, a group of eight singers/musicians, will celebrate the founding of Littleton with

ballads and songs from the American West on Saturday, November 7, 2–3 p.m. They also will sing some sea chanteys, Celtic melodies and medleys from Appalachia. The group is accompanied by instruments including guitar, cello, mandocello, banjo, bodhrán, djembe and flute.

E xperience the dramatic film, San Andreas, on the library’s big screen, Saturday, November 28,

2–4 p.m. After the San Andreas Fault triggers a mag-nitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Rated PG-13.

Saturday Movie Matinee: San Andreas

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 devices. Currently, our computers use Microsoft

Windows 7 operating systems and Micro-

soft Office 2010 software that includes

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Pub-

lisher. 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 com-

puter lab has 10 PCs and may be scheduled

for group use. We are happy to assist pa-

trons individually if you need help using

the computers or the Internet.

We also offer free computer and Internet

classes 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 classes

online through the Library Main Calendar

www.littletongov.org or call us at 303-795-

3961.

All classes and open computer lab are

held from 9:30–11 a.m.

Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010

Tues., Nov. 10

Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010

Wed., Nov. 11

Google Docs & Drive

Wed., Nov. 18

Smartphone & Tablet Workshop

Tues., Nov. 17

Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 Tues., Nov. 3

Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 Wed., Nov. 4

Open Computer Lab - 9:30–11 a.m.

Every Thursday. No registration

required. Get answers to your computer-

related questions. Practice your com-

puter skills and have a little one-on-one

time with a computer class instructor.

Bring your Kindle or Nook and receive

individual help with using an ebook

device.

Computer Services & Computer Classes

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Holiday Book Sale

H oliday shopping was never easier than buying books at the Friends’ Holiday Book Sale, Saturday, November 21 through noon on Thursday,

December 24. Donated books in pristine condition and all at reason-able prices. You'll find craft, cooking, and children's books, as well as fiction, history, current events, gardening, biography, and more. A

special preview sale for members of the Friends of the Library and Muse-um will take place on Friday evening, November 20 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

H ear interesting information about our nation’s presidents, presented by historian Wayne Watson, Monday, November 23, 2–3 p.m. We all know that Lincoln

was our tallest president and FDR was elected to four terms, but who kept a pet alligator in the White House? Who was the only president to serve previously as Speaker of the House? Who got stuck in the White House bathtub? Enjoy an entertaining talk on the lives and administrations of lesser known presidents.

Hail to the Chiefs: An Entertaining Look at Some of the Lesser Known Presidents

This president was known for dueling.

Monday Evening Book Group Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Nov. 16: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline A captivating story of two very different women who build an unexpected friendship: a 91-year-old woman with a hidden past as an orphan-train rider and the teenage girl who seeks answers to her own troubled adolescence. Dec. 7*: Holiday dinner for book group members; selection of titles to be discussed in 2016. *We will meet on the first Monday in December due to the holidays. Jan, 25: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Young Theo survives an acci-dent that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, he lives with a friend's family in New York where his obses-sion with a small painting that reminds him of his mother leads him to the art underworld.

Senior Book Club First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Nov. 2: The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards In a tale spanning 25 years, a doctor delivers his newborn twins during a snowstorm and, rashly deciding to pro-tect his wife from their baby daughter's affliction with Down Syndrome, turns her over to a nurse, who secretly raises the child. Dec. 7: Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian In the waning months of World War II a small group of people begin the longest journey of their lives—an attempt to cross the remnants of the Third Reich to reach the British and American lines. Among the group is a young Prussian aristocrat named Anna, her Scottish lover Callum and a Wehrmacht corporal who is in reality a Jew. The journey will test their bonds of love and friendship.

Book Groups at Bemis

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.

Manage Your Money . . . Make It Go Further

L ittleton Immigrant Resources Center will host a financial success program with Carlos Colon, a personal finance coach from mpowered, on Thursday, November 5,

10:30–11:30 a.m. Colon will lead a discussion on ways to manage your money and make it go further. This event is open to the public. No registration required. For more information on this event, please call Topher Vollmer or Deb Schaffer with the LIRC at 303-795-3915.

Food for Fines

B emis Public Library, in cooperation with Inter-Faith Community Services, will be sponsoring the annual Food for Fines program

from Monday, November 23 through noon on Thursday, December 24. Simply bring in a non-perishable food item and have a late book fine removed from your Bemis library record. This offer does not apply to lost books. Inter-Faith Community Services helps people living in western Arapahoe County and northern Douglas County as well as unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County.

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Children’s Programs

H ave you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Don’t miss this special session just for teens

on Saturday, November 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. where you’ll be introduced to the craft and art of crochet! Participants will learn chaining, single and double-crochet stitches, and begin working on a small project. We’ll provide the basic materials and instruction. You can bring your own supplies if you wish. Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. To register, email Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or call the library at 303-795-3961.

Yarn Craft: Learn to Crochet

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! Nov. 7: Pixels PG-13 Dec. 6: No movie scheduled

Gaming Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.

We’ve added a PS4 and an Xbox One to our gaming stations, and each month we’ll feature one of the gaming systems on the giant screen. The Wii also will be up and running on a smaller screen. Nov. 19, Dec. 17 and Jan. 21

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. Nov. 27: No meeting scheduled Dec. 25: No meeting scheduled

J oin us for an experi-mental technology

project on Saturday, November 21, 2-4 p.m. We’ll be combining a Raspberry Pi (running a Minecraft program), with a Makey Makey board to create a life-sized, inter-active Minecraft game on the giant movie screen. We’ll have other Makey Makey boards hooked up to laptops, along with

materials to create other cool, interactive devices. No experience with these devices is required. We’ll show you how it all works. Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. To register, email Mark at mdecker-@littletongov.org, or call the library at 303-795-3961.

Raspberry Pi + Makey Makey = Minecraft . . . and more!

No story times the week of November 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

required tickets are available one week in advance.

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3–Kindergarten

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, November 7, 2 p.m.

Legos will be provided, so please do not bring any blocks from

home. Registration begins one week in advance.

Paws to Read:

For kids in grades K–5

Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–noon

Kids in grades K–5 practice reading to a visiting pet pal. Call

303-795-3961 to register for a 20-minute spot. Presented by

Denver Pet Partners and the Delta Society.

Bemis Library Dial-a-Story:

Your child can listen to a story anytime by calling 303-795-3960. Enjoy a new story or

an old favorite.

Ongoing Programs

A special Winter Reading Program from November 21–January 9

just for independent readers in grades 1-5. Pick up a reading log in

the library beginning November 21, read chapter books on your own in your

free time during the holidays and record the number of pages that you read.

Children will meet their goals by completing a certain number of pages

based on their grade level. Finishers will receive a free book to keep in

addition to other surprises. Visit us in the Children’s Room to find out more.

Warm Up With a Good Book Winter Reading Program

S top by the Children’s Room on Monday, November 23 anytime

between 1:30 and 3 p.m. for some make and take crafty fun. For

kids in grades 1-5. No reservations needed.

Drop-in Crafts

T hrill to another Pixar adventure shown on the library’s big screen

on Tuesday, November 24, 2 p.m. When 11-year-old Riley

moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the

transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but

when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar

places to get back home. Snacks will be provided. For ages 3 and up.

Children under the age of 8 must attend with an adult. Rated PG.

Running time: 120 minutes. Reservations are required. Call 303-795-3961

and ask for the Children’s Room beginning November 10 to sign up.

Movie Matinee: Inside Out

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Nov. Art Women’s Caucus for Art

Exhibit Art Show, November 1-30

Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m.

Nov. 2

Tuesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ‘10

Nov. 3 9:30–11 a.m.

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

The Life of Littleton Architect

Jules Jacques Benedict, 7–8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, MS

Nov. 4 Office ’10, 9:30–11 a.m.

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

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.

Nov. 5

Manage Your Money… Make

It Go Further, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time,

10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

International Conversation Circle,

Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 6

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club,

Nov. 7 Grades K–5, 2 p.m.

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

with The Choralary, 2–3 p.m.

Teen Movie, Pixels, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ’10,

Nov. 10 9:30–11 a.m.

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

A Photographic Journey through

Southeast Alaska, 7–8 p.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS

Nov. 11 Office ’10, 9:30–11 a.m.

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

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.

Nov. 12

Preschool Story Time,

10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

International Conversation Circle,

Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 13

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Murder in the Stacks: A Library

Murder Mystery Program,

7–8:30 p.m.

Saturday, *Paws to Read, Grades K–5,

Nov. 14 10 a.m.–noon

Monday, Monday Evening Book Group,

Nov. 16 7 p.m.

Tuesday, *Smartphone & Tablet Workshop,

Nov. 17 9:30–11 a.m.

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

Wednesday, *Google Docs & Drive,

Nov. 18 9:30–11 a.m.

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

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.

Nov. 19

Preschool Story Time,

10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

International Conversation Circle,

Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Senior Wii Bowling, 2–3 p.m.

Teen Gaming, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Yarn Craft: Introduction to Crochet,

Nov. 21 For adults: 10–11 a.m.

For teens: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

*Raspberry Pi + Makey Makey =

Minecraft… and more! Teen

program, 2–4 p.m.

Monday, Aging Well Resource Center

Nov. 23 Grab, Gab & Go Event, 1:30–2 p.m.

Drop-in Crafts, For kids in

grades 1-5, 1:30–3 p.m.

Hail to the Chiefs: An Enter-

taining Look at Some of the

Lesser Known Presidents,

2–3 p.m.

Tuesday, *Movie Matinee: Inside Out,

Nov. 24 For kids ages 3 and up, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 26 LIBRARY CLOSED

Friday, Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 27 LIBRARY CLOSED

Saturday, Saturday Movie Matinee:

Nov. 28 San Andreas, 2–4 p.m.

*These programs require a reservation or

ticket. Please call 303-795-3961.

Specific program details can be found else-

where in this newsletter.

Schedule of Library Events BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 6014 South Datura Street Littleton, Colorado 80120

Phone: 303-795-3961 Fax: 303-795-3996 TTY: 303-795-3913

Phone Renewal: 303-797-0566 Dial-a-Story: 303-795-3960

E-Mail: bemislib@earthlink.net Web Site: www.littletongov.org/bemis Online Catalog: bemis.ent.sirsi.net

HOURS: M–Th 9–9; F–Sa 9–5; Su 1–5

If you are disabled and seeking an accommodation to participate in a Library program, please notify the Library one week in

advance in writing or call 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913.

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

Contributors: Bemis Library Staff

D on’t miss these library events coming next month:

Bring Home a Decorated Sock Snowman Saturday, December 5, anytime between 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Smithtonians Bell Choir Sunday, December 6, 2–3 p.m.

White Christmas Holiday Music Review Saturday, December 12, 2–3 p.m.

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow Wednesday, December 16, 2–3 p.m.

Saturday Movie Matinee: Minions Saturday, December 26, 2–4 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Crafts as Gifts Create a hand-made gift that shows you care. Stop by the teen deck in the afternoon each week in December to get supplies and directions for making your own gifts—while supplies last. Dec. 1-7: Corner Bookmarks Dec. 8-14: Greeting Card Ornament Dec. 15-21: Message/Photo* Magnets

*Bring a small (roughly 1” x 1”) photo Holiday Decorating Party Friday, December 4, 4–6:30 p.m. Help the Teen Advisory Group decorate the library for the holidays. Light snacks and lem-onade will be provided. Space is limited for this event; registration is required. To register, contact Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or call the library at 303-795-3961. Make a Gingerbread House Saturday, December 5, 1–2:30 p.m. Create a gingerbread masterpiece! We’ll provide the basic supplies. You may bring extra building materials as long as they are edible. Houses will be on display at the library during December for a contest. The public will vote for their favorite house. The winner will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Open to all ages. Space is limited for this event; registration is required. To register, email Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or call 303-795-3961.

December Teen Events