For July’s book discussion group, we will be reading The Aspen Grove by Jane Fulkerson. Set in Colorado in 1883, this literary western follows the lives of the O’Neal family on their cattle ranch until they are struck by a cruel fate. In the wake of the family’s devastation, two lawmen from opposite sides of the Civil War set out ...
For our June discussion, we’ll be reading J.D. Vance’s memoir Hillbilly Elegy. This book was widely praised at the time of its 2016 publication but has since come under sharp criticism for its portrayal of Appalachia and the American working class. Come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book and join us for ...
May’s Book Discussion Group read will be Jodi Picoult’s A Spark of Light, which recounts the tense standoff between hostages and the hostage taker in a women’s health clinic. The novel probes difficult questions such as balancing the rights of pregnant women and the unborn along with what it means to be a good parent. Come to the 3rd floor ...
April is known for Earth Day and the sowing of spring seedlings, so join Laramie County Library in reading Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. This dystopian tale takes us to the near future of 2024 where young Lauren Oya Olamina strikes out amidst a desolate landscape to establish a hopeful new religion she calls Earthseed. Come to the 3rd ...
Join us for our February book discussion group. This month, we’ll be reading Megan Miranda’s thriller All the Missing Girls. A mystery told in reverse, this novel follows Nicolette Farrell after she returns to her hometown to care for her sick father and confront her best friend’s ten-year-old unsolved disappearance. Tea and scones will be provided. Visit the 3rd floor ...
Join our discussion for A Yellow Raft in Blue Water on Tuesday, December 7. From the high plains of eastern Montana to the city of Seattle, this debut novel by author Michael Dorris traces the life events of three generations of Native American women. Tea and scones will be provided. Visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your ...
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Only 10 percent of U.S. foundations have websites! Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to help find funders. FDO is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles. Presented in partnership with Candid/Funding Information Network and L2B. *NOTE: This class is for nonprofit organizations looking for ...
Are you new to nonprofit proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write standard project proposals to a foundation. It will include the basic elements of a proposal, the “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or ...
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about ...
Join published author Tina Ann Forkner as she leads a creative, collaborative, and casual writing workshop. Writers of all skill-levels are invited to participate in the evening’s writing prompt, share their work, and partake in a discussion with fellow writers. Tina will provide feedback on writing produced during the workshop, and will help attendees make the most of their ideas! ...
