As the Adult Programming Specialist, something that had bothered me for a while was that neither our children’s programming nor our adult programming was well suited for adults with disabilities. I had been a caregiver at an organization that cared for these individuals at one time and I remembered how hard it could be to fill up a day. You …
To a New Mom
First of all, you will get advice from every direction: the internet, your mom, your closest 30 friends, your coworkers, maybe even your dog. You cannot make everyone happy. Some things will work, others won’t, and some are just plain silly. Do you wear your baby or use a stroller? Co-sleep or crib?
Best Job @ the Library
Look, I know what you’re thinking. Didn’t they just post about someone else having the best job in the library? Yes. That person is Robin Papaleka, and while she does have a pretty cool job, it’s far from “the coolest.” My name is Bobby Phillipps, and as the Audiovisual Coordinator, I have the coolest job in the library! I am …
Secrets of the Stacks
Each year there are thousands of books published, dozens of movies released, and hundreds of music CD’s and audiobooks produced. You may have wondered how the LCLS staff makes decisions on which ones to acquire. For bestselling books, the process is automated. Our main vendor has a list of popular authors and the staff member who select materials chooses authors …
Best Job @ the Library
As the Adult Programming Specialist at the Laramie County Library, I often tell folks I have the best job at the library! I get to attend all kinds of fascinating and amazing programs. I get to listen to classical music. I get to look at the stars through a powerful telescope. I get to make art with local artists. I …
Discover Space – Final Statistics
As part of the process for the big exhibits we get here at the library, such as Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey we have to compile a huge 37 page long final report, as well as a summary! We thought you might be interested in reading some of the final statistics, and hope that it will give you a better …
Ensemble: Inspiration and the Artist Book
Image: “Ensemble: Thirteen Stories for One Orchestra” by Linda Toigo Introduction from exhibit curator, Sue Sommers: What is an ensemble? In music, an ensemble is a group of people who weave the sounds of their instruments into a unified whole. In fashion, an ensemble is a coordinated outfit created from separate pieces of clothing. In this book art show, you …
LCLS launches the First Steps: Early Literacy Begins at Home program
The Laramie County Library System is excited to launch the First Steps: Early Literacy Begins at Home program to increase opportunities for the most at-risk children in our community. Our goal is to make early literacy a high priority throughout the County. So we can reach at-risk children who are not touched by Library or other early literacy programs, we’re …
Spend more time outdoors!
Take some knowledge from the library along with you. Laramie County Library has partnered with the Wyoming State parks and you can check out a backpack loaded with guides, tools and a pass for day-use entry into any Wyoming State Park or State Historic Site. The backpack is available to check out soon! The gear is to inspire youth and …
Upcoming Movies Adapted From Books
Hollywood continues to mine the bookshelves in their quest for new and creative storylines. Over a dozen upcoming releases are adaptations of books. These “literature-inspired” films range from thrillers envisioning dark, future worlds to historical tales, emotionally intense coming-of-age stories, wild comedies and intense literary novels.