Colorado`s Yampa River with John Fielder

Colorado’s Yampa River with John Fielder
Volume 20, Issue 4
April, 2016
J
oin popular photographer John Fielder for an evening of stories
and images from his journey down the Yampa River, Tuesday,
April 12, 7–8:15 p.m. The Yampa River of northwest Colorado is
considered the last major free-flowing river in the seven-state
Colorado River Basin. John Fielder photographed his way down
the entire length of the river from the Yampa’s headwaters in the
Flat Tops Wilderness at 11,500 feet to its confluence with the Green
River in Dinosaur National Monument. See stunning images of
tundra wildflowers, eagles and elk, and the tributaries and canyons of the Yampa. Copies of Fielder’s
latest book, Colorado’s Yampa River: Free Flowing and Wild from the Flat Tops to the Green, will
be available for purchase and signing as well as other books by Fielder.
Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place
erformances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the Denver metro area.
Saturday, April 9, 2–3 p.m. The Crystal Swing Band will transport you to the heyday of
the swing era when couples danced cheek to cheek or jitterbugged on ballroom floors to music of
the popular big bands. They will bring back memories of the big band era with music played by
Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and others.
Writing Workshop with Bestselling Author
Mark Stevens
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W
rite What You Don’t Know is the theme of a writing workshop for budding authors presented by fiction writer Mark Stevens, Saturday, April 16, 2–4 p.m. Stevens will explore
what it takes to write in-depth and convincingly outside of your comfort zone. He believes that
writing about something that is not familiar to you can open up a whole new array of possibilities
for plots and the characters who inhabit them. Stevens is the author of the Allison Coil Mystery
Series and recently received the Colorado Book Award for Best Mystery and the Colorado
Author’s League Award for Best Fiction. Prior to the workshop the winners of the Six Word Story
Contest will be announced by Mark Stevens at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place.
Cold Cases with Crime Reporter Kirk Mitchell
H
ear about intriguing unsolved Colorado murder cases with veteran Denver Post crime
reporter Kirk Mitchell, Tuesday, April 19, 7–8:30 p.m. Mitchell will give new and insightful
information about several prominent local cases including Harold Henthorn’s conviction for his
second wife’s death from falling over a cliff and investigation into the death of his first wife, the
disappearance of young Dylan Redwine, the unusual circumstances surrounding the murder
of the Bennett family in Aurora, and the case of 9/11 videographer Kurt Sonnenfeld who is
suspected of killing his wife but claims that he is the victim of a government plot to silence him.
Mitchell has been a daily newspaper reporter for more than 25 years.
Inside this Issue:
Saturday Movie Matinee:
Brooklyn
2
FindIT Colorado Mobile
App
2
Bemis Book Groups &
Computer Classes
2
Teen Events & Programs
3
Children’s Events
& Programs
3
Library Schedule of Events
4
Lost Restaurants of Denver
D
o you remember The Denver
Dry Goods Tea Room or The
Drumstick Restaurant? Get a taste of
Denver’s long-gone eateries when
historians Robert and Kristen Autobee talk about bygone restaurants of
Denver, Monday, April 25, 2–3 p.m.
The Autobees will discuss everything from the hearty helpings at The
Hungry Dutchman to the classic
Italian dishes made at Pagliacci’s.
After the presentation the authors
will give the audience an opportunity
to share memories of favorite lost dining spots. Copies of the
book, The Lost Restaurants of Denver, will be available for
purchase and signing.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Brooklyn
S
ee the Academy Award nominated film, Brooklyn, on the library’s big
screen, Saturday, April 30, 2–4 p.m. (Rated PG-13). The story focuses
on Eilis Lacey, a young Irish woman who longs for a better life outside of
her small village. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland
for the shores of New York City. The initial feelings of homesickness
quickly diminish as a fresh romance with an Italian immigrant finds Eilis.
But soon, her new life is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose
between two countries and two men. Special Irish and Italian treats will be
available for purchase, benefiting the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center
(LIRC). Donations also will be accepted for LIRC, which serves immigrants on the pathway
to citizenship using volunteer mentors. Before the movie, hear stories of Colorado immigrants and their journey to U.S. Citizenship.
New FindIT Colorado Mobile App
F
indIT Colorado is a new mobile app that connects you to Bemis
Public Library’s online resources. The free app is available for
Android and iOS. With FindIT Colorado you can:
 search and place holds on materials from the Bemis online catalog
 access eBooks, online magazines and more
 use popular resources like Lynda.com and MyHeritage genealogy
website
 view the library’s events calendar
 connect with Bemis on social media
Book Club Favorites Book Talk
L
isten to one of Bemis’ book club librarians discuss her picks for book club favorites,
Saturday, April 23, 2–3 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Books reviewed will include some oldies
but goodies, prize winners and books that are new but should become classics of the book club
genre. Also, learn about the book club kits that are available at Bemis to check out for group use.
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.
 Senior Book Club
 Monday Evening Book Group
First Monday of each month at 2 p.m.
Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Apr. 4: Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy
Apr. 18: The Art Forger
by Karen Abbott
by B.A. Shapiro
The book focuses on an interestThirteen works of art worth
ing yet little known aspect of the
over $500 million were stolen
Civil War: the stories of four
from the Isabella Stewart
courageous women–a socialite,
Gardner Museum in Boston on
a farm girl, an abolitionist, and a
March 18, 1990. It remains the
widow–who were spies. The four women
largest unsolved art heist in history, and
managed to aid their causes, either North
Claire Roth, a struggling young artist, is
or South, in their own unique ways.
about to discover that there's more to this
crime than meets the eye.
May 2: Wonder
May 16: Defending Jacob
by R. J. Palacio
by William Landay
August, nicknamed Auggie, is
A 14-year-old boy is stabbed to
a 10-year-old with a facial
death in the park near his middle
deformity that causes others
school in an upper-class Boston
to avoid and even shun him.
suburb, and Assistant DA Andy
When he enters a mainstream
Barber takes the case. But when the bloody
school, Auggie must learn to
fingerprint on the victim’s clothes turns out
cope with difficult new situations and
to belong to his son, Jacob, Barber devotes
new people.
himself solely to defending his son.
June 6: The Midwife
June 20: All the Light We
by Jennifer Worth
Cannot See
An unforgettable memoir of a
by Anthony Doerr
young woman who leaves her
Award-winning
novel about a
comfortable home to move
blind French girl and a German
into a convent and become a
boy whose paths collide in
midwife in London’s East End slums
occupied France as both try to
following World War II.
survive the devastation of World War II.
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Computer Services
& Computer Classes
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 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 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 303795-3961. Register for classes online through the
Library Main Calendar at www.littletongov.org
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., Apr. 19; Tues., May 17; Tues., June 28
 Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010
Wed., Apr. 20; Wed., May 18
 I Need a Doctor: Health Information Online
Wed., Apr. 27
 Photo Editing with GIMP
Tues., May 24
 Saving & Finding Files
Wed., June 1
 Beginning Tablet & Smartphone Workshop
Wed., May 25; Wed., June 29
 Digital Photos with Tablets & Smartphones
Tues., Apr. 26
 Teach Yourself Tech with Lynda.com
Wed., May 4
 Beginning Windows 10
Tues., Apr. 5; Tues., May 3
 Beginning Word - MS Office 2010
Wed., Apr. 6; Tues., May 10; Tues., June 7
 Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010
Wed., May 11; Wed., June 8
 MS Word Images - MS Office 2010
Tues., June 14
 MS Word Labels & Mail Merge - MS
Office ‘10
Wed., June 15
 Open Computer Lab - 9:30–11 a.m.
Every Thursday. No registration required.
Get answers to all of your computer-related
questions. Practice your computer 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.
Behind the Cover
Children’s Programs
One Book 4 Colorado
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!
Apr. 2: The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay, Part 2,
PG-13
May 7: The Wind Rises, PG-13
June 4: Star Wars: The Force
Awakens, PG-13
 Gaming
Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.
We have a PS4 and an Xbox One gaming
station. 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.
Apr. 21, May 19 and June 16*
*Special time on June 16: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
 Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.
Apr. 22: Summer reading planning & prep
May 27: Prep for summer programs
June 24: Prep for family game night/live Clue
T
his statewide effort provides every four-year-old in Colorado
with a copy of the same book. The program encourages
families to read together every day, adds new books to home
libraries, helps 4-year-olds develop the pre-reading skills they’ll
need when they’re learning to read in kindergarten, and makes
reading fun for young children. Bemis will be distributing books
April 11-25 to every four-year-old. Stop by the Children’s Room and request your
copy.
My Mini-Me & Me Tea
Mother/Daughter Tea Party
T
ea and treats, crafts, stories and tons of fun will be had by all
at our annual tea party just for girls in grades K-5 and a significant woman in their lives on Saturday, April 23, 1–2:30 p.m.
Come dressed alike as “twins” in your tea party best. Registration
is required. Call 303-795-3961 or stop by the Children’s Desk
beginning April 6 to reserve your place at the table.
Playaway Views
T
April Teen Events
he Children’s Room now has Playaway Views available for checkout. A Playaway View is an all-in-one
video player that comes pre-loaded with popular content
for kids in a portable, durable and simple to use format.
These new devices are available for a one week checkout
period (limit one per card) and include an AC adaptor for
recharging. Try one today!
Electronic Clothes
Saturday, April 16, 2–3:30 p.m.
Ongoing Programs
E-textiles–clothes with electronics–are getting
popular! There’s no need to buy an expensive
item, though, when you can make one. You
supply a piece of clothing (a separate piece of
clothing–not something you’re actually wearing
at the time) you’d like to have light up with
twinkle lights, and we’ll show you how to make
it sparkle. No sewing or electronics experience
is necessary. We’ll show you how to do everything. Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. To register contact librarian
Mark Decker at mdecker@littletongov.org, or
call the library at 303-795-3961.
Afternoon Activities
in the Teen Area
 STEAM* Tuesday
nd
2 Tuesday of the month, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Check out the cool gadgets available in the
teen area We’ll feature a different gadget or
project each month, from robot kits to electricity gadgets to computer programming.
*STEAM=Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math
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 All Together Now Story Time:
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Thirty minutes of stories, songs and activities
especially designed for ages 2–3. Older and
younger children may attend, but children
under the age of 3 must attend with an adult.
 Story Box: Ages infant–36 months
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., or 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; required tickets are available one week in advance.
 Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and up
Thursdays and 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, April 2 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
You bring the creativity and we’ll provide the Legos.
Registration begins one week in advance.
 Paws to Read: For kids in grades K–5
Saturday, April 9, 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.
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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
Teen Activities—Continued from Page 3.
 Dungeons and Dragons
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, noon
We’ll provide
the books and
supplies; you
supply the
imagination. Join in whether you’re an
experienced D&D player or just learning.
 Board Game Friday
2nd Friday of the month, 3–4:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a fan of “Stratego” or
“Magic: the Gathering,” or whether you
want to try to avoid a kitten ambush in
“We Didn’t Playtest This At All,” we
have a board game for you! We have a
huge collection of board games for
teens, and each month we’ll feature
something new. Join us for some fun!
Upcoming Events
April Art
Exhibit
Mountainside Art Guild
Art Show—April 1–30
Friday,
Apr. 1
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
Apr. 2
*Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club,
Grades K–5, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Teen Movie, The Hunger Games,
Mockingjay, Part 2, 2 p.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.
Monday,
Apr. 4
All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday,
Apr. 5
*Beginning Windows 10,
9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Senior Book Club, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ’10,
Apr. 6
9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Thursday,
Apr. 7
Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.
Friday,
Apr. 8
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
Apr. 9
*Paws to Read, Grades K–5,
10 a.m.–noon
Musical Moments at Sophie’s
Place with the Crystal Swing
Band, 2–3 p.m.
Monday,
Apr. 11
All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday,
Apr. 12
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
International Conversation Circle,
Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.
Colorado’s Yampa River with
John Fielder, 7–8:15 p.m.
D
Wednesday, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Apr. 13
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Thursday,
Apr. 14
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on’t miss these library events coming
next month:
Rocky Mountain Tales of Survival
Tuesday, May 3, 7–8 p.m.
Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place
with the Smithtonians Handbell Choir
Saturday, May 14, 2–3 p.m.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Star Wars:
The Force Awakens (PG-13)
Saturday, May 21, 2–4 p.m.
Summer Reading Programs
Registration Begins
Monday, May 23–All day
Roll Away Your Stress
Monday, May 23, 1–4 p.m.
Denver’s Amusement Parks: A Story
of Fun
Monday, May 23, 2–3 p.m.
Visiting Cuba-Land of Mystery &
Beauty
Tuesday, May 24, 7–8:30 p.m.
Friday,
Apr. 15
Saturday,
Apr. 16
Sunday,
Apr. 17
Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
International Conversation Circle,
Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.
*Electronic Clothes, Teen Program,
2–3:30 p.m.
Writing Workshop with Bestselling Author Mark Stevens,
2–4 p.m.
Coloring for Adults, 2–3:30 p.m.
Monday,
Apr. 18
All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m.
Mon. Evening Book Group, 7 p.m.
Tuesday,
Apr. 19
*Beginning Excel, MS Office ’10,
9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Cold Cases with Crime Reporter
Kirk Mitchell, 7–8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS
Apr. 20
Office ‘10, 9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Thursday,
Apr. 21
Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.
Friday,
Apr. 22
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
Apr. 23
*My Mini-Me & Me Tea, Mother/
Daughter Tea Party, 1–2:30 p.m.
Book Club Favorites Book Talk,
2–3 p.m.
Monday,
Apr. 25
All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday,
Apr. 26
*Digital Photos with Tablets &
Smartphones, 9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.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.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m.
Aging Well Resource Center Grab,
Gab & Go Event, 1:30–2 p.m.
Lost Restaurants of Denver,
2–3 p.m.
Wednesday, *I Need a Doctor: Health InformaApr. 27
tion Online, 9:30–11 a.m.
*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Thursday,
Apr. 28
Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m.
Friday,
Apr. 29
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
Apr. 30
Sat. Movie Matinee: Brooklyn,
Rated PG-13, 2–4 p.m.
Monday,
May 2
Senior Book Club, 2 p.m.
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
International Conversation Circle,
Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level
Preschool 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.