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Newsletter | April 2015
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But the highlight of our days was when our Moms packed us up and took us out on the country roads to hunt
for caterpillars and other insects along the ditches. Wild milkweed was our goal as we knew the monarch
caterpillars would be there, munching away. Even more exciting was when we got to grab our buckets and
nets and head down to the draw that flowed out of the lagoon from my Dad’s wheat field. If we were there at
the right time of year, the water would be teaming with pollywogs. We were allowed to catch a few and take
them home to see if we could raise frogs. Sometimes we were successful and would get to see them grow and
develop legs. Other times…not so much! But during these days of adventure, I was learning…learning about
the world, learning about nature and learning to love and appreciate it all.
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As I sit here thinking about what I want to write about this topic, I’m asking myself why this is so important
to me? Why should anyone care that children get outside and explore nature? I’m trying not to say, “Well,
when I was young…” but when I was young, my mother would have had to lock all the doors to keep me in
the house. With my best friend living across the street, you can bet that during the summer months, as soon as
our eyes popped open in the morning, we were quickly fed, dressed, and out the door in a matter of minutes.
What did we do all day? We rode bikes, played kickball in the street, played in the sprinklers, and used our
imagination to make up our own games. We were pretty much left to our own devices as long as we checked
in occasionally and stopped in for food.
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Children & Nature
As Rachel Carson, author of The Sense of Wonder, said,
“If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he
needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the
joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”
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So what is my point of writing this long dissertation about my life in the wild? I want you to go outside and have
fun with your child! Dig in the dirt and let your child get good and grimy. Children wash up pretty good! Follow
those ants crawling across the sidewalk. They’re really quite interesting! Watch the birds in the trees. Turn over
rocks. See what’s living under them. Plant a garden. Play in the rain. Play in the snow. Take a walk. You don’t
have to go far, I promise. And if you’re walking with a 3 year old, you won’t go far…I promise! That 3 year old
will see everything on the ground and in the sky and will be more than excited to share everything with you.
Pay attention to what your child has to say. Not only will you make memories, but spending time in nature helps
renew and rejuvenate your body, your mind and spirit.
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In my heart of hearts, as I look back, I believe that these times spent outside with my Mom and my friends,
exploring the nature that was available to us, was the start of the empathy and love I have for the environment and
every being that lives there.
There are so many resources available to help you make the most of your adventures outside as well as studies and
research about the benefits of being out in nature. If you are interested in learning more, take a look at these books
and websites:
I Love Dirt! 52 activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature by Jennifer Ward
I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors.
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots by Sharon Lovejoy
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots presents 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and
kids can grow together.
The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson
First published more than three decades ago, this reissue of Rachel Carson’s award-winning classic brings
her unique vision to a new generation of readers. Beautiful photographs by Nick Kelsh complement Carson’s
intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of
Maine and through dense forests and open fields, observing wildlife, strange plants, moonlight and storm
clouds, and listening to the “living music” of insects in the underbrush.
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Books:
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed
to direct exposure to nature as essential for a child’s healthy physical and emotional development. Now this
new edition updates the growing body of evidence linking the lack of nature in children’s lives and the rise in
obesity, attention disorders, and depression.
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Children & Nature resources continued
The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up by Stacy Tornio
Nature is a destination, but you don’t have to travel anywhere to find it. Just open the door and step outside.
A fun, hands on approach to getting involved in nature.
The Truth About Nature: A Family’s Guide to 144 Common Myths About the Great Outdoors by Stacy Tornio
Sets the record straight on nature myths once and for all by breaking down 144 everyday nature myths,
identifying how true the myth really is.
Nature Ranger by Richard Walker
Become an expert nature ranger with this hands-on guide to the wildlife in your own backyard.
Get Outside Guide: All Things Adventure, Exploration and Fun! by Nancy Honovich
This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can
discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them.
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The Nature Connection by Clare Walker Leslie
The Nature Connection offers dozens of fun things to do during every season.
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The Stick Book: Loads of Things You Can Make or Do with a Stick by Jo Schofield
Just what the title says! Loads of things you can make or do with a stick.
How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott D. Sampson
An easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children
and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more.
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Websites:
Nature Rocks - http://www.naturerocks.org
National Wildlife Federation - https://www.nwf.org
Children & Nature Network - https://www.childrenandnature.org
The Nature Kids Institute - https://www.naturekidsinstitute.com
The Whirlpool of Life - http://scottsampson.blogspot.ca/
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Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are community partnerships. Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of these events does not
constitute the Library’s endorsement of the content or views expressed during these programs.
ALL AGES | STITCHES & STORIES:
MINIATURE QUILT SHOW
March 16-April 27 · Lincoln Park Library
ALL AGES | WRITERS’ CABIN
Farr Regional Library
ALL AGES | NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
Lincoln Park Library
Help us grow a Poet-Tree through the month of April.
We supply the leaves to attach to an indoor tree; you
supply an original or favorite poem.
Mes Nacional de Poesía: Ayudenos a crecer un árbol de
poesia durante el mes de abril. Nosotros proveemos las
hojas para colocar en nuestro árbol interior; usted provee
un poema original o su favorito.
• April 8, 6:00 pm • Open Cabin
Come in, spread out, and write the evening away.
• April 15, 6:00 pm • Young Writers’ Cabin
A special event for our young writers, ages 5-12.
Writing games, snacks, fun and more fun.
ADULTS | WINDOWS 8 BASICS
April 1, 3:00-5:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
• April 22, 6:00 pm • Word Prom
All ages write-in with music, lighting, and promstyle activities. Dancing is not required, but formal
or costumed dress is.
Learn to navigate new Windows 8 features such as the
Start screen, Charm menu, and desktop. You’ll find
out how to manage apps and programs on the Start
screen and how to customize the Start screen and
desktop areas. We’ll also cover locating files, folders
and common Windows features. Bring your own
Windows 8 laptop or device. Registration required.
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• April 25, 10:00 am-6 pm • All-Day Cabin
From open to close, the library is ready for writers.
Camp-themed activities and writing time all day.
BYOSB (Bring Your Own Sleeping Bag)
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Welcome to HPLD’s Writers’ Cabin, the month-long
writing project. You pick a goal, we’ll help you get
there.
• April 1, 6:00 pm · Kickoff Meet & Greet
Meet your fellow writers, set some goals, and get
pumped up!
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CHILDREN | MINI CRITTER QUEST:
ITSY BITSY BUGS
April 4, 10:00-11:00 am · Riverside Library
Puppets, music, and live bugs will keep children ages
3-5 fluttering, hopping, and singing. Presented by The
Butterfly Pavilion. Registration required.
Need some fun during Spring Break?
Join us to watch Captain America:
The Winter Soldier in preparation of
The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie
coming out on May 1. Popcorn will
be provided!
CHILDRENS | BOOK TO MOVIE - BABE: THE
GALLANT PIG
April 2, 3:00-5:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
Kick off your Spring Break by
watching Big Hero 6 (Rated PG).
Eat free popcorn and feel free to
bring your own water bottle, pop,
or other snacks. After the movie,
get creative and make a Baymax
bookmark. Registration required.
Join us as for a short discussion about Dick KingSmith’s book Babe: The Gallant Pig and enjoy the
movie inspired by the story (Rated PG). Babe: The
Gallant Pig is on the Battle of the Books list for 3rd4th grade. Come have a fun afternoon with us - even
if you’re not participating in Battle of the Books!
Curious? Drop in on your “no school” day and find
out what’s happening! (Kdg - 5th grade)
Trees are important not only for the food and lumber
they supply, but for the beauty and value they add to
the environment. Join us as Greeley Forestry Manager
Shiloh Hatcher shows us how to keep our trees
healthy and attractive for this generation and the next.
ADULTS | POWERPOINT BASICS
April 7, 1:00-3:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
ADULTS | GROWING ROSES 101
April 2, 6:30-7:30 pm · Erie Community Library
Learn how to create, save and edit a Powerpoint
presentation. We will teach you to insert images,
format text and create slideshows that will amaze
your friends. Participants should have good keyboard
and mouse skills and be comfortable with basic computer
operations. Registration required.
Every garden needs a rose bush or two or three . . .
Dave Ingram, Consulting Rosarian and member
with the Denver Rose Society will present on how to
plant, prune and care for new and established roses,
including building new rose beds and preparing roses
for winter. He will also answer gardener’s questions
about their roses. #HPLD #gardentalk
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CHILDREN | IMAGINATION CREATION STATION
April 7, 1:00-3:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
ADULTS | TREE TALK
April 2, 5:30-7:30 pm · Lincoln Park Library
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CHILDREN & TEENS |
BIG HERO 6 VIEWING PARTY
April 6, 1:00-3:00 pm · Erie
Community Library
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TEENS | CAPTAIN AMERICA:
THE WINTER SOLDIER
April 2, 2:00-5:00 pm
Riverside Library
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TEENS | MAKEY MAKEY INVENTING ROOM
April 7, 2:00-3:30 pm • Erie Community Library
Want to get creative with your technology? MaKey
is an invention kit for teens interested in art,
engineering, and everything in between. Learn to
program gaming controllers using everyday objects
like fruit, silverware, clay, and more. Combine
them with the Internet to play games or control the
computer. Registration required.
CHILDREN | CLUB TECH @ YOUR LIBRARY:
GAME DESIGN
April 7, 4:00-5:30 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
ADULTS | EXCEL BASICS
April 8, 6:00-8:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
Update your practical skills and learn to create, save
and edit spreadsheets! This class will cover creating
a workbook, editing cells, creating charts and using
basic formulas. Participants should have good keyboard
and mouse skills. Registration required.
ADULTS | BOOK CLUB BONANZA
April 7, 6:00-8:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
ADULTS | WRITING COLORADO WITH
NATURALIST KEVIN COOK
• April 8, 6:30-8:00 pm
Erie Community Library
• April 9, 12:00-1:30 pm
Farr Regional Library
Do you belong to a book club? Are you looking for a
book club to join? Have you ever considered starting
your own book club? If you answered yes to any of
these questions, the Book Club Bonanza is for you.
Discover the many ways the library can help your
book club select and acquire books. Learn about
public book clubs and talk about your own book club
if you wish. And of course, if you are searching for a
book club to join, this is one-stop shopping to find
a book club that is right for you. This is a drop-in
program, please stop by at your convenience. Light
refreshments will be served. #bookclubbonanza
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April’s selection is A Lady’s Life in the Rocky
Mountains by Isabella Bird. Many British women of
the nineteenth century challenged the aristocratic
notion of how a proper woman should behave, but the
writings of Jane Austin, though daring and revealing,
seem timid compared to the bold life of Isabella Bird.
Her topping of Longs Peak was but a single chapter in
a life lived defiantly and filled with personal and social
conquests.
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Love cool new gadgets and cool computer software?
Join us this month for Game Design! Gamestar
Mechanic is a website and online gaming community
for creating video games totally online. Play a video
game that teaches video principles and earn points
that “buy” tools to create their own games. Space is
limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.
(Ages 9-12)
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Eustis Habighorst, Registered Representative - CUSO
Financial Services, L.P., will focus on:
• How to plan for when your retirement will start,
how long it will last, and the retirement lifestyle
you want.
• Steps to estimate the amount of money you’ll
need in retirement to meet your goals, factoring in
healthcare costs, taxes, and inflation.
• How to supplement fixed income sources such
as Social Security and an employer pension with
your retirement savings, including the products
and investment strategies you should consider, a
sustainable withdrawal rate, and the best order to
tap various accounts.
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ADULTS | MONEY MATTERS: RETIREMENT
INCOME PLANNING*
April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
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TEENS | DON QUIXOTE: THE AWKWARD YEARS
April 10, 12:00-2:00 pm · Erie Community Library
and 3:00-4:30 pm · Carbon Valley Regional Library
ADULTS | HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN*
April 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
NORTHERN COLORADO CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
April 11, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Island Grove Event Center
521 North 15 Ave, Greeley
This seminar, presented by East Colorado SBDC, will
review how to prepare a business plan, the essential
components of a business plan, and how to put
these together. Participants will receive resources for
additional support as well as templates for writing the
plan. Registration required.
ADULTS | THE TRUMPET’S PLACE IN JAZZ
HISTORY
April 9, 6:30-7:30 pm · Erie Community Library
Join us for some history and a little jazz as we
celebrate Jazz History Month with Musician and Jazz
Historian Steve Christopher of the Colorado Music
Festival & Center for Musical Arts.
#jazzhistory@Colomusicorg
We are looking for the Superhero in You! Bring your
cameras and take advantage of this photo op showing
who you are as a Superhero. Receive your Golden
Ticket and visit the Bookmobile in the parking lot
to collect your free superhero bracelet. While there,
take a tour and sign up for a free library card with our
Bookmobile Staff. The High Plains Library staff will
be entertaining you from the main stages with stories
and music you can share with your children at
10:45 am and 2:30 pm.
FAMILIES | POOR TIM PUPPET SHOW AND
STORYTIME
April 10, 10:30-11:00 am · Farr Regional Library
Join us for a puppet show created by kids for kids.
This fun and educational program shares a lesson on
friendship and anti-bullying.
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Look for the High Plains Library District sign at the
Children’s Festival.
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The Northern Colorado Children’s Festival focuses
public attention on the needs of Weld County’s
young children and their families, and recognizes the
early childhood programs and services available in
the community. With the help of many community
agencies, this event highlights children as the building
blocks for our community’s future and helps ensure
their healthy development
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What would Don Quixote be like if Miguel de
Cervantes set his classic novel in a 21st century
American high school? This 50-minute show reimagines the Man of La Mancha as an awkward
teenager. Featuring the most memorable moments
from Cervantes’ epic tale, the performance will
utilize Spanish to help convey universal themes of
imagination, honor, and non-conformity. Students
will have an opportunity after the performance to
participate in an acting workshop with the cast.
Registration required.
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ALL AGES | POETRY THROW-DOWN
April 9, 4:00-5:00 pm · Lincoln Park Library
Can you outwit the champion rhymer of Lincoln
Park! Submit challenge words to try to stump him,
and win acclaim and fabulous prizes! And if you’re
really brave, you can try it yourself.
Pachanga Poética: ¿Es usted más listo que el Rimador
Campeón de Lincoln Park? Presentele palabras
desafiantes para tratar de dejarlo mudo, y gane
aclamación y premios fabulosos. Y si es valiente, puede
tratarlo su mismo.
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ALL AGES | MAKE IT: LUMINOUS LIGHTS
April 11, 2:00-4:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
Like making homemade cards? Want to add a cool
new twist? Join us as we light it up with circuits and
make take home LED cards. Registration required.
Let your imaginations run wild with this buggy
storytime presented by the Butterfly Pavilion.
(Ages 3-5) Registration required.
ADULTS | INTRODUCCION A LAS
COMPUTADORAS
12 de abril, 1:00-3:00 pm · Riverside Library
Aprenda las operaciones básicas de una computadora,
incluyendo como prender y apagar la computadora,
navegar ventanas, y abrir y cerrar programas. Vamos
a explorar el fondo de escritorio, archivos, carpetas,
menús y también les mostraremos cómo guardar y
almacenar su trabajo.
We will introduce you to your profile, newsfeed,
adding friends and messaging. We’ll answer all your
questions about security settings, privacy and who
can see what on your profile. We’ll also talk about
accessing Facebook on mobile devices. Must have
current email account and basic computer skills. Existing
Facebook account is preferable. Registration is required.
ADULTS | TEDxFRONTRANGE SALON PRESENTS
THE POWER OF WORDS
April 12, 2:00-4:00 pm
Centennial Park Library
HPLD invites our communities, organizations and
individuals to stimulate dialogue. We hope to extend
the conversation over Ideas Worth Spreading.
Today, TED is best thought of as a global
community. It is a community welcoming people
from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper
understanding of the world. TED.com makes the
best talks and performances from TED and partners
available to the world, for free.
Come join us as we explore uplifting, encouraging
and inspirational books. We’ll enjoy a cup of coffee
or tea as we discuss the story plots and some of the
particular literary elements and techniques authors
employ to make us want to read their books.
ALL AGES | INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY
April 11, 12:00-4:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Join us in a dialogue about how words make us feel,
spark imagination, form connections, and be heard.
Join us for International TableTop Day, a celebration
of board games, card games, dice games, and
anything else you can play on a tabletop! Last year’s
International TableTop Day was celebrated in 80
countries over all 7 continents. Bring your own games
or choose from our extensive game library. We’ll even
provide the popcorn!
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This is a free, ticketed event. Tickets are available
at Centennial Park Library, or call Laura at
970.506.8626.
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NEW AT KERSEY LIBRARY!!
ADULTS | SECOND SATURDAY INSPIRATIONAL
BOOK CLUB
April 11, 10:00-11:00 am · Kersey Library
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ADULTS | FACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERS
April 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Centennial Park Library
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CHILDREN | MINI CRITTER QUEST:
CREEPY CRAWLY STORYTIME
April 11, 10:00-11:00 am · Riverside Library
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TEENS | EARTH DAY WOOD & MOSAIC TILE ART
Part I: April 14, 4:00-6:00 pm
Part II: April 22, 4:30-6:00 pm
Erie Community Library
Grab a book of your favorite poetry or some original
poems and take the mic! We’ll sip on coffee and share
our poems aloud. Berets and turtlenecks are optional.
TEENS | ELEGY FOR A DEAD WORLD: THE
POETRY OF GAMING
April 13, 4:30-5:30 pm · Farr Regional Library
Registration required.
April 22, 4:30-5:30 pm · Centennial Park Library
ADULTS | INTRODUCTION TO GOODREADS
April 15, 3:30-5:00 pm · Farr Regional Library
ADULTS | HOLOCAUST LITERATURE BOOK
DISCUSSION SERIES
April 13, 6:00-8:00 pm · Centennial Park Library
ADULTS | BABY’S BRAIN: STRESS,
TEMPERAMENT, & SELF-REGULATION*
April 15, 5:30-6:30 pm · Erie Community Library
Please join us for an informative, moderated book
discussion series. We will be reading All But My Life
by Gerda Weismann Klein (April 13). Complimentary
copies of the books will be provided for the first
twenty registrants.
Understanding different temperaments can make
parenting easier. Join an expert from Best Start for
Babies & Toddlers to discover factors that affect
your baby’s brain development and receive tips to
help children of differing temperaments. Learn
how to encourage activities that foster growth and
reduce stress in children and parents. Grandparents,
caregivers, and educators are also welcome.
Registration required.
Have you heard of the ‘Facebook’ for books?
Goodreads is a great tool to connect with your friends
about reading, for finding new books to read, keeping
a to-read list, and reviewing and tracking all that
you’ve read. Come join us and we’ll get you started.
Registration required.
ADULTS | CRAIGSLIST 101
April 14, 1:00-3:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Learn how to post your own ad and reply to another
poster’s ad. We’ll also teach you to search safely and
strategically. Participants should have good keyboard
and mouse skills and basic experience in navigating the
web. Registration required.
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You are the only survivor from an entire crew
traveling to distant, dead worlds in order to discover
what happened. You’re alone, but your mission is
unchanged. You’re the only one who can explore these
worlds and tell the rest of the universe how these
worlds died. You’re the only one who can tell us how
we might save ourselves. Come and play Elegy For A
Dead World, a video game of space exploration and
storytelling. #elegyforadeadworld.
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Celebrate Earth Day by combining the richness of
tile mosaics with the rawness of wood. Learn how
to design and assemble your mosaic and then come
back to grout and seal your masterpiece and take it
home with you! This is a two-part class; you will need
to plan on attending both programs. Registration
required.
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TEENS | POETRY CAFE
April 13, 4:00-6:00 pm · Lincoln Park Library
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TEENS & ADULTS | WRITER’S WORKSHOP WITH
AUTHOR ANN AGUIRRE
April 20, 6:00-8:00 pm · Riverside Library
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was America’s first
celebrity. He lived during a time of great geographic
and technological expansion, a time when American
mass media became dominant. Cody was there at
every step, the right person at the right place at the
right time. It was through those brilliant efforts that
Cody the man became Buffalo Bill the celebrity and,
eventually, Buffalo Bill the legend. Presented by Steve
Friesen, Director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and
Grave.
ADULTS | VILLAGE OF READERS: AN EVENING
WITH LEVAR BURTON
April 17, 6:30-7:45 pm · Riverside Library
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ADULTS | GOOGLE SEARCHING & GOOGLE
EARTH
April 21, 1:00-3:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
How does Google’s search work, anyway? How can
I maximize my searching time and get more relevant
results? How do I use Google Earth? We’ll answer
these questions and more as you improve your Google
skills and learn some advanced tips and tricks.
Participants should have good mouse and keyboard
skills and basic experience in navigating the web.
Registration required.
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Join LeVar Burton, host and executive producer of the
beloved children’s television series, Reading Rainbow,
as he talks about his commitment to help create
generations of passionate readers. LeVar’s inspiring
story will help you recognize the opportunities you
have to secure bright educational futures for the
children in your life. This event is for anyone who
believes that every child deserves a strong start and
wants to join the conversation about how reading
support is essential to success. This is a free ticketed
event for adults. Tickets will be available for pickup
beginning April 6 at Carbon Valley Regional and
Riverside Libraries. *Limit 5 tickets per person.
You must provide a name and email for each ticket
you pick up.
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This workshop will give aspiring writers the chance
to interact with a nationally recognized author. There
will be an hour for the workshop and additional time
for questions, a book signing, and a chance to win one
of Ann’s books! Participants should bring any books
they wish to have signed and a piece of their own
writing (optional). Tea and coffee will be provided.
Registration required.
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ADULTS | HISTORY SERIES:
BUFFALO BILL - SCOUT, SHOWMAN, VISIONARY
April 16, 7:00-8:00 pm
Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie
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LLAMA LLAMA MINGLE-RAMA
FAMILY STORYTIME
• April 21, 10:30-11:00 am
Centennial Park Library
• April 23, 9:30-10:00 am
Centennial Park Library
• April 28, 10:00-10:30 am
Carbon Valley Regional Library
• May 1, 6:00-6:30 pm
Farr Regional Library
• May 2, 10:00-10:30 am
Riverside Library
When you hear llama, what
comes to mind? Do you think of
Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama
books? Or the selfish llama prince
from Disney’s The Emperor’s
New Groove? Maybe you picture
Napoleon Dynamite’s hungry
llama, Tina?
ADULTS | IPAD BASICS
April 21, 6:00-8:00 pm · Farr Regional Library
Llamas and alpacas are not the same animal. Like
many things in nature, while they may look similar
and are related, there are differences of which many
people aren’t aware.
ADULTS | TUNE UP YOUR COMPUTER
April 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Mark your calendars, ‘paca your bags and bring
the family to the library for an exciting experience
where you will learn everything you need to know
about llamas and alpacas.
You don’t want to miss
this chance to come
face-to-face with Sunrise
Silhouette’s family-friendly
alpacas!
Remember when you first bought your computer and
it ran like a dream? Now you’re bogged down with
ads, programs, malware and your system is slowing
down to a crawl. Learn a few tricks to rejuvenate
your computer. Bring your own laptop or just come and
learn about ways you can speed up your system. This
class is mostly for PC users, but some Mac options will be
discussed. Registration required.
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When you hear alpaca, what comes to mind? Do you
think of the llamas just mentioned?
Learn the basics of navigating an iPad. Menus,
buttons and settings will be explained in a relaxed and
friendly environment. We will talk about apps and
how to manage them. Bring your own iPad or iPhone.
Registration required.
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If you’ve ever made a financial decision you regretted
the next day, you’re not alone. In fact, as the emerging
field of behavioral economics reveals, you’re practically
hard-wired to overspend, an activity that lights up
the brain’s pleasure centers. “Thinking Money: The
Psychology Behind Our Best and Worst Financial
Decisions” is a documentary that uses a mix of
humor, on-the-street interviews and provocative
insights from innovative thinkers to explore why
we spend, why we save (or don’t) and how we think
about money. This entertaining short film will be
followed by a discussion facilitated by Laurel Kubin of
the Larimer County Extension and Nancy Patton of
Public Service Credit Union.
FEATURES
ADULTS | THINKING MONEY: THE PSYCHOLOGY
BEHIND OUR BEST AND WORST FINANCIAL
DECISIONS*
April 21, 6:00-7:30 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
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ADULTS | MAKE YOUR OWN WEBSITE
April 27, 10:00 am-12:00 pm · Lincoln Park Library
Celebrate Money Smart Week with a family storytime
and crafts. Children can enter a drawing to win a
piggy bank and go home with resources to help you
be financially literate.
Join us as we take you through the step-by-step
process to set up, customize and populate your own
website, using Weebly. There’s no need to own a
domain, we will show you how to build a website with
only a few hours of work. Whether you’re looking
to make a site for a small business, non-profit or a
travel blog, we’ll get you started and on your way.
Registration required.
ADULTS | INTRO TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
April 22, 6:00-8:00 pm • Centennial Park Library
ADULTS | PRACTICE JOB INTERVIEWS
April 28, 1:00-2:30 pm
Carbon Valley Regional Library
ADULTS | BUSINESS START-UP ORIENTATION*
April 23, 6:00-7:30 pm · Erie Community Library
This program has been designed to be a starting place
for anyone who is considering jumping into business
for the first time (or the second time with a better
outcome). This comprehensive seminar, hosted by East
Colorado SBDC, will provide you with a Colorado
Start-Up Guide and library resources to support your
business and websites. Registration is required.
ALL AGES | ANIMAL TO APPAREL
April 25, 2:00-4:00 pm · Kersey Library
ADULTS | MAKE YOUR OWN ETSY STORE
April 28, 2:00-4:00 pm • Farr Regional Library
Local alpaca breeders Janet and Herb Bollum will
bring two of their four legged friends to assist in
explaining the intriguing process from newborn cria
to a finely finished garment. Their presentation will
include a brief overview of raising alpacas followed by
a step by step account of how alpaca fleece develops
and is processed to become some of the most prized
of knitting and crocheting materials available. The
audience will be surprised by many little known bits
of trivia about alpacas and their fleece. Children will
enjoy petting and seeing these beautiful animals as
well!
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Are you interested in getting the perfect, custom,
handmade gift? Are you interested in selling your
handmade or vintage goods online? Join us as we
explore buying and selling on Etsy - we’ll show you
how to set up your account and give you some tips
and tricks to get you started. Registration required.
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Everybody knows the old saying “practice makes
perfect,” and it is never more true than in a job
interview. If you’re searching for a job, take the time
to make sure you’re ready before you sit down with
a hiring manager. Register today for a practice job
interview with our Job Zone staff. Bring in your
resume and a job description for a position you’d like
to have, and we’ll give you a trial run. If you bring
device that records video, we’ll even record some of
your interview so you can see for yourself how you’ll
do when it’s time to make it count. Registration
required.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Want to make your own flyers, greeting cards,
banners or brochures? We’ll go over the basics of
getting started, using templates, formatting and
adding images in Microsoft Publisher. Registration
required.
FEATURES
FAMILY STORYTIME: MONEY SMART WEEK
April 22, 6:00-6:45 pm · Riverside Library
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FAMILIES | EL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS/EL DÍA DE LOS
LIBROS
April 30, 6:00-7:00 pm • Riverside Library
Be like the Lorax and speak for the trees! Find out
how to conserve and preserve. Instead of throwing out
paper, learn how to make your own recycled paper
with a blender and pressing screens. (Grades 3-5)
Registration required.
Join us for a family storytime and crafts for children
of all ages and their families while celebrating El Día
de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros.
El Día de los Niños / El Día de Los Libros: Celebre
el Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros con cuentos
y manualidades para niños de todas las edades y sus
familias.
CHILDREN | A FANCY NANCY PARTY
April 29, 3:00-4:00 pm • Erie Community Library
SPECIAL EVENTS
Are you tres charming? The superb and splendiferous
are needed for a special storytime celebrating our
favorite jeweled and accessoried super sleuth. Wear
your fanciest attire! (Ages 3+) Registration required.
ADULT | PORTION DISTORTION
April 29, 6:00-7:30 pm
King Soopers, 6922 10th Street, Greeley
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the current storytime
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ALL AGES | POETRY IN YOUR POCKET DAY
April 30 • Lincoln Park Library
Join this national celebration of poetry and carry a
short poem with you during the day. We will provide
pockets with mystery poems inside. All you have to
do is...take one!
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You know you’re eating the right foods. You exercise,
have cut out soda, donuts and chips, and your diet
is pretty healthy overall, right? Not necessarily...you
could be sabotaging yourself and not even know it.
How do you measure your food accurately? What
is a portion? A serving? Is a cup of spinach packed
or loose? Don’t let “super-sized” get the best of you!
Learn tricks to control portions without feeling
hungry as King Soopers’ Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Mara McGuin helps you avoid the pitfalls
of portion distortion. We will be meeting in the
entryway (near the produce section) of King Soopers.
Participants must be 18 years and older. Registration
required.
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CHILDREN | SPEAK FOR THE TREES
April 28, 4:00-5:00 pm • Erie Community Library
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FEATURES
Carbon Valley Regional Library
2650 West 29th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
1-888-861-READ(7323)
7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504
1-888-861-READ(7323)
Eaton Public Library
Erie Community Library
Farr Regional Library
132 Maple Avenue, Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-2189
400 Powers Street, Erie, CO 80516
1-888-861-READ(7323)
1939 61st Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634
1-888-861-READ(7323)
Fort Lupton Public & School Library
Glenn A. Jones, M.D.
Memorial Library
Hudson Public Library
425 S. Denver Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7180
400 S. Parish Avenue, Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-2459
Centennial Park Library
2227 23rd Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634
1-888-861-READ(7323)
555 Main Street, Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-4550
Kersey Library
Lincoln Park Library
Northern Plains Public Library
413 1st Street, Kersey, CO 80644
1-888-861-READ(7323)
919 7th Street Suite 100, Greeley, CO 80631
1-888-861-READ(7323)
216 2nd Street, Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-1259
Outreach
Platteville Public Library
Riverside Library & Cultural Center
2650 W. 29th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
1-888-861-READ(7323)
504 Marion Ave., Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 785-2231
3700 Golden St., Evans, CO 80620
1-888-861-READ(7323)
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Administration & Support Services
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LIBRARIES
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PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTERS
Lochbuie (Senior Center)
Milliken
1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620
(970) 475-1125
501 Willow Drive, Lochbuie, CO 80603
(303) 659-8262
1109 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 660-5045
Nunn (Town Hall/Community Center)
Pierce (Plains Market)
185 Lincoln Avenue, Nunn, CO 80648
(970) 897-2385
139 West Main Street, Pierce, CO 80650
(970) 834-2150
FEATURES
Evans (Community Complex)
AFFILIATED LOCATIONS
1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620
(970) 475-1125
Hazel E. Johnson Research Center
at the City of Greeley Museum
714 8th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 350-9220
Poudre Learning Center
8313 West F Street, Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 352-1267
BOOK DEPOSITS
Hill & Park Senior Center
Milliken Senior Center
42089 WCR 70, Briggsdale, CO 80611
4205 Yosemite Dr., Greeley, CO 80634
1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543
Pierce Senior Center
Prairie View Senior Center
321 Main, Pierce, CO 80650
1151 Main St., Hudson, CO 80632
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Briggsdale Library
SPECIAL EVENTS
City of Evans Museum
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