Behind the Cover
The Monthly
Newsletter of Bemis Public Library
City
of
June,
2010 Volume 14, Issue 6
Slide into Summer Reading
Fun!
Our summer reading programs are in full swing. Stop
by the library to learn more and register. We have a program to suit every reader.
Saturday Movie Matinee: The
Young
The early life of Queen
The Chatfield Story
Hear the incredible story of Edward L. Chatfield and the
Chatfield family, who are recognized locally by the
Chatfield Dam and State Park, on Tuesday,
June 8, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Speakers Terry and Peg McCarty have unearthed
compelling new information about Edward Chatfield's experiences in the 113th
Pan for Gold at Bemis!
Find a gold nugget in this outdoor program for families on
Saturday, June 12, noon-3:00 p.m.
The Gold Prospectors of the
Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place
Enjoy a cold lemonade or delicious pastry while
listening to music in Sophie’s Place. Monthly performances feature a variety of
musical talent from
Safe Wealth Accumulation Secrets
Unveiled
Do you know what all your options are in today’s
volatile market? Find out at this financial program, Monday, June 28,
7:00-8:00 p.m. Learn how to safeguard your retirement savings and have
guaranteed income for the rest of your life. Also, learn about tax deferred
growth with no limits to contributions. This program is part of a summer
financial series presented by the Women’s Financial Network.
Volunteers Needed for
Free Medical Services Offered
If you do not have medical insurance and need to see a doctor, take
advantage of the free medical services being offered by Adventist
Community Services (ACS) and Littleton Adventist Hospital. ACS is providing a
van equipped as a medical office and staffed with a medical doctor and a nurse.
It will be in the Bemis parking lot on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Services
offered include exams, checkups, screenings, and treatment of chronic
conditions. Arrangements for this service were negotiated by the Health Care
Committee of the Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative. For more
information, please call ACS at 303-935-7389.
Senior Wii Bowling
Did you know Bemis has a Senior Wii Bowling League?
Whether you’re an expert Wii bowler or have never tried it before, come
experience the fun of Wii bowling! The group meets on the third Thursday of
each month at 2:00 p.m. Join us from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
on the following Thursdays: June 17, July 15 and August 19.
Bemis Knitting Group
Knitters of all ages are
invited to the library’s knitting group which meets on Friday afternoons at
2:00 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn
and get ready to knit! Beginners will learn skills such as casting on, knitting,
purling, and casting off, while experienced knitters will get project ideas and
provide hints and tips for the rest of the group. The group is working on
creating gloves, scarves and hats for people who use the free medical van
services at the library.
Book Groups at Bemis
We 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
Meets the first Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
The triumphs and turmoil
of early
The explosion of
racial hate in an
*We will meet on
the second Monday in July due to the 4th of July holiday.
by Steve
Lopez
The true story of musician Nathaniel Ayers, who
becomes schizophrenic and homeless, and his friendship with Steve Lopez, the
Monday Evening Book Discussion Group
Meets the third Monday of each month from 7-8 p.m. Join us for:
In
a novel that moves between the Soviet Union during World War II and modern-day
In 1946, writer
Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a
native of
Four years after
his daughter is abducted and evidence of her murder is found in an abandoned
shack, Mackenzie Philips returns to the shack in response to a note claiming to
be from God.
Teen
Central
For more information, call teen/outreach librarian Mark
Decker at the library, 303-795-3961, or check the Bemis teen blog site online
at http://bemisteen.blogspot.com.
Join other teens for the following activities:
First Sat. of the month @
Noon
June 5: Case Closed: Phantom of
July 3: Title will be selected at June mtg.
Aug. 7: Title
will be selected at July mtg.
Third
Tuesday of the month @ 4 p.m.
June 15, July 20 and
August 20
All
teen creative writers are welcome! Bring copies of your writing in order for
other participants to provide feedback.
Play a different video game each
month!
June 17: Sword Fighting
*Special
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Compete in a Wii contest for
prizes and prove that you’re the best sword fighter around.
*Special Time: 11:00 a.m.
Compete in a Wii contest for
prizes and strut your guitar skills.
Fourth
Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.
June 25, July 23 and
August 23
Teen Talent Show
Take part in a competition to find out who are
Middle school/junior high teens: Wednesday,
June 16, 7:00 p.m.
High school teens: Wednesday,
June 23, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14, 7:00
p.m.
Teen Summer Reading Program
Make
Waves at Your Library with our teen summer reading program. Register online at
the library from the link located on the Bemis home page or on the Bemis
Library teen blog. We will have prize drawings every two weeks. All
participants who complete the program will receive a free book. Plus, creative
programs and events will be happening throughout the summer. Join us for these
upcoming events:
Registration
required; sign up at the Information Desk. Learn to read and write basic Egyptian
Hieroglyphs. Participants will create a cartouche of their name.
Registration
required; sign up at the Information Desk. A professional artist will teach you
how to combine lettering and images to create a piece of art that reflects the
real you. Participants will create a banner that will be displayed in the
library.
Registration
required; sign up at the Information Desk. Participants will explore the ocean
using their five senses. Traveling from the seashore to deep sea, participants
will come face-to-face with a squid, create their own tide pool, and make an
angler fish game.
No
registration required. Free popcorn and lemonade provided. Rated
PG.
CSI for Teens with the
The
Littleton Police Department will be offering a seminar at the library for teens
interested in the science of solving crime. The seminar will include three,
six-hour sessions on July 6-8, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The seminar is limited
to 12 teens in 9th-11th grade. Participants will learn about fingerprints, shoe
prints, crime scene diagramming and photography, bloodstain analysis and other
topics. Lunch will be provided. Registration for this event requires a special
application due June 15. Pick up the application at the Information Desk.
Residents of
Red Cross Babysitting Class
Friday, July 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Held at
Bemis Public Library. For those
from ages 11-15. Registration fee: $60 (twelve students per class). Register
by calling the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross at 303-722-7474.
Children’s
Programs:
Make a Splash
- Read!
Our summer reading program, Make a Splash, is for
all children from birth through those entering 5th grade in the fall. Pick up a
Reading Record, learn about the program and begin winning prizes. Join us for
all our fun entertainers and festivities!
June Entertainers for Ages 3 and Up:
These programs are geared to kids
ages 3 years and up. All children under 8 must attend with an adult. No
reservations needed but attendance is limited so please arrive early.
·
Wednesday,
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - Big Little Mermaid
Birgitta DePree
dons snorkel and mask to solve the mystery of the missing Little Mermaid in
this modern adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.
·
Wednesday,
June 9, 2:00 p.m. - Splish, Splash
& Sing
Singer/songwriter Sue Schnitzer
uses guitars, kazoos and percussion in a lively, interactive musical program
fun for the whole family.
·
Wednesday,
June 16, 2:00 p.m. - The Elstuns’
Magic Comedy Hour!
An interactive show
featuring the fabulously funny antics of a live bunny and birdie.
·
Wednesday,
June 23, 2:00 p.m. - Professor Klutzo
H2O
Professor Klutzo and
his puppet sidekicks, Percy Penguin and Freddy Frog, make a splash with music,
water tricks, and juggling!
·
Wednesday,
June 30 - Uniquely Twisted
You’ll be a part of this “oceany”
story as Ms. Suzanne weaves storytelling together with amazing balloon costume
creations.
June School-Age Activities for Grades 1-3:
Enjoy crafts, games, stories, and other fun
activities. Reservations required one week
in advance.
·
Tuesday, June
1, 2:00 p.m. - Catch a Fish
Test your eye/hand coordination with a fun toy
you will make and decorate.
·
Tuesday, June
8, 2:00 p.m. - Buoyant Buddies
Make fun, foamy creatures for bobbing in the
water.
·
Tuesday, June
15, 2:00 p.m. - Argh Matey!
Fun on the high seas! Draw and paint a pirate
and his ship.
·
Tuesday, June
22, 2:00 p.m. - Jumpin’
Jellyfish!
Learn about jellyfish, listen to stories and
make your own to take home.
·
Tuesday, June
29, 2:00 p.m. - Splash of Sparkle
Let’s get shiny with mobiles of sparkle to
brighten your room.
June School-Age Activities for Grades 4-5:
Enjoy crafts, games, stories, and other fun
activities. Reservations required one week
in advance.
·
Thursday, June
3, 2:00 p.m. - Float Your Boat
Construct a watertight toy paddle boat for
summer water fun.
·
Thursday, June
10, 2:00 p.m. - Sea Creature Soccer
Make a table soccer game with mermaids, sharks
and seahorses that you can play at home.
·
Thursday, June
17, 2:00 p.m. - Splat, Splash, Stamp
Using recycled materials, make at least three
different stamps to use for your future artwork.
·
Thursday, June
24, 2:00 p.m. - Seascape
Create a colorfully unique underwater world.
·
Thursday, July
1, 2:00 p.m. - Survivor:
Can you survive this activity? We’ll have
games, puzzles, book sharing and more!
Weekly Story
Times & Ongoing Activities
·
Story Box: Ages infant-36 months - Tues. & Wed. at 9:30
a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Also on Fri. at 9:30 a.m.
A thirty-minute
session for children and a caring adult to introducing the joy of reading. Space is limited; free tickets are available one week in advance.
·
Preschool
Story Time: Ages 3-kindergarten -
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
A thirty-minute
independent session with stories, songs, and a puppet show the first week of
the month.
·
Theater Time: Ages 3 years and up - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
A thirty-minute independent session with
weekly puppet shows, stories and fun!
Saturday,
June 19: Readers in grades 1-5 can read with a furry friend.
Please call 303-795-3961 to register for a 20-minute spot. Presented
by the American Humane Association.
Kids in grades 1- 5 are able to practice reading with
a furry friend. Please call 303-795-3961 to register for a twenty-minute spot. Presented by the American Humane Association.
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.
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click on More information and then click
on Subscribe Bemis News Email. Or, fill out a paper form at any
Information Desk next time you visit the library.
We Can Meet Your Computer & Internet
Needs
Bemis has 22 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 in Sophie’s Place for patrons with wireless-enabled laptops.
Our
computers use Microsoft operating systems and 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 $0.25 a page for color. Our
computer lab has 12 PCs and may be scheduled for group use. We are happy to
assist patrons individually at any time if you need help using the computers or
the Internet.
We also
offer free computer and Internet classes on a regular basis. To find out
about upcoming classes or group use of our computer lab, call the library at
303-795-3961 or stop by the Information Desk.
All
classes are from 9-10:30 a.m. Currently space is available in the following
classes:
·
Beginning Access
Tues., June 29
·
Beginning Access Part 1 & 2*
Part 1:Tues., July 27; Part 2:
Wed., July 28
*Students should sign up for both
classes.
·
Beginning Excel
Tues., July 13; Tues., Aug. 10
·
Intermediate Excel
Tues., June 15; Wed., July 14;
Tues., July 20
·
Beginning Internet
Wed., June 16; Wed., July 21;
Wed., Aug. 18
·
Beginning PowerPoint
Tues., June
22; Tues., Aug. 24
·
Beginning Windows XP
Tues., June 1; Tues., July 6;
Tues., Aug. 3
·
Beginning Word
Wed., June 2; Wed., July 7; Wed.,
Aug. 4
·
Buying and Selling on Craigslist
Fri., Aug. 13
·
Intermediate Word
Wed., June 9; Wed., July 14;
Wed., Aug. 11
·
Computer Comfort
Sat., June 5; Sat., July 3; Sat.,
Aug. 7
·
Digital Photography Practice in Best Light
Mon., June 7; Mon., Aug. 9
*Special Time
for Both: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
·
How to Search the Library
Wed., June 23
·
Mail Merge with Word
Wed., June 30
·
Organizing & Managing Your Photos
Fri., June 4
·
Windows File Management
Sat., June 19; Sat., July 17;
Sat., Aug. 21
No registration required. Get answers to all your
computer-related questions! Practice your computer skills and have a little
one-on-one time with a computer class instructor.
Upcoming Programs at
Bemis
Mark your calendars now for these
library events coming next month:
Saturday, July 10,
2:00-3:00 p.m. – Music from The Vibe Tribe, a four-piece Dixieland and swing
band.
Monday, July 12, 2:00
p.m.
Tuesday, July 13,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 19,
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday, July 26,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27,
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Schedule of Library Events
Tuesday, *Beginning
Windows XP, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 1
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
*Catch a Fish, Grades 1-3, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, *Beginning Word, Space Available, 9:00-10:30
a.m.
June 2
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Big Little Mermaid, Ages 3 & Up, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
June 3
*Float
Your Boat, Grades 4-5, 2:00 p.m.
*Egyptian
Hieroglyphics, Teen Program, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, *Organizing
and Managing Your Photos, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 4
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Theater Time,
Ages 3 years & up 10:30 a.m.
Bemis
Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, *Computer
Comfort, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 5
Teen Anime
Club, Noon
Saturday
Movie Matinee: The Young
Monday, Senior Book Club, 2:00
p.m.
June 7
Digital Photography Practice in the Best Light, Space Available,
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Free Medical
Services Van, Bemis Parking
Tuesday, *Beginning
Excel, Class
Full, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 8
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
*Buoyant
Buddies, Grades 1-3, 2:00 p.m.
The Chatfield
Story, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, Space Available,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 9
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
Splish, Splash & Sing, Ages 3 & Up,
2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
June 10
*Sea
Creature Soccer, Grades 4-5, 2:00 p.m.
*The
Art of You! Teen Program, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, *American
Red Cross Babysitting Class, Class Full, 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 11
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Theater Time,
Ages 3 years & up 10:30 a.m.
Bemis
Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, Pan for Gold, Noon–3:00
p.m.
June 12
Monday, Free Medical Services
Van, Bemis Parking Lot, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
June 14
Tuesday, *Intermediate
Excel, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 15
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
*Argh
Matey! Grades 1-3, 2:00 p.m.
Teen Writer’s Group, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, *Beginning Internet, Space Available,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 16
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
The Elstuns’ Magic Comedy Hour, Ages 3 & Up, 2:00 p.m.
*Teen Talent Show Tryouts:
Middle School/Junior High Teens, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30
p.m.
June 17
Teen Wii
Games: Sword Fighting, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
*Splat,
Splash, Stamp, Grades 4-5, 2:00 p.m.
Senior Wii
Bowling, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
June 18
Theater Time,
Ages 3 years & up 10:30 a.m.
Bemis
Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, *Windows File
Management, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 19
*Paws to Read, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Musical
Moments at Sophie’s Place: Songs from Phantom of the Opera, 2:00-3:00
p.m.
Monday, Free Medical Services
Van, Bemis Parking Lot, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
June 21
Mon. Evening
Book Group, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, *Beginning
PowerPoint, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 22
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
*Jumpin’ Jellyfish! Grades
1-3, 2:00 p.m.
*Science
Matters! Under the Sea Teen
Program, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, *How to Search the Library, Space Available,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 23
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
Professor Klutzo H20, Ages 3 & Up, 2:00 p.m.
*Teen
Talent Show Tryouts: High School Teens, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
June 24
Seascape, Grades 4-5, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
June 25
Theater Time,
Ages 3 years & up 10:30 a.m.
Bemis
Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m.
Teen Advisory
Group, 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Free Medical Services
Van, Bemis Parking Lot, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
June 28
Safe Wealth
Accumulation Secrets Unveiled, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, *Beginning
Access, Space Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 29
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
*Splash
of Sparkle! Grade 1-3, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, *Mail Merge with Microsoft Word, Space
Available, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
June 30
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
& 10:30 a.m.
Uniquely Twisted, Ages 3 & Up 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Preschool Story Time, 10:30
a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
July 1
*Survivor:
Teen Movie: SpongeBob SquarePants
Movie, Rated PG. 3:00 p.m.
Friday, *American
Red Cross Babysitting Class, Space Available, 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 2
*Story Box, 9:30 a.m.
Theater Time,
Ages 3 years & up 10:30 a.m.
Bemis
Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m.
*These programs require a
reservation or ticket. Please call 303-795-3961.
Find specific program details elsewhere in this newsletter.
Bemis Public Library
City of
Phone: 303-795-3961
Fax: 303-795-3996
TDD: 303-795-3913
E-Mail: bemislib@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.littletongov.org/bemis/default.asp
Online Catalog:
Phone Renewal: 303-797-0566
Dial-a-Story:
303-795-3960
LIBRARY 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 by calling 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913.
Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis
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Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark
Kingery
Contributors: Bemis
Library Staff