Volume 21, Issue 4 21, Issue Volume April, 2017

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The Monthly Newsletter of Bemis Public Library provide all the supplies youcolorful self including supplies the need, all provide C Egg! Easter aDecorated Make Lost Department Stores ofDenver roundtable Newsweeklies Television Public since. Out, Colorado Inside ever weekly Colorado there the on editor the regular a been is has and Calhoun 1977 in weekly, Arts and News years co She pasther 40 a journalist. from as stories J Library Schedule of Events Teen & Children’s Programs Classes Computer & Groups Book Bemis Volunteers Service Needs Delivery Homebound Online FormsLegal Colorado BBC Radio. Copies of his book, place in history. Gardner has appeared on the History Channel, the andcemented made hero a national which him Hill, Juan San PBS, ABC, NPR and at famedBattle victory the Roosevelt individualism. to them in led and daring, ruggedness, symbolize American These to menquickly came “TR” Roosevelt. boys ries and led by the indomitable . Its ranksendary included “,”not only acow- mounted regiment drawn from America’sa volunteer western army territo- to drive the Spaniards from .From thisHavana army Harbor emerged in February,the leg- 1898, Congress authorized PresidentApril 7 11, Tuesday, McKinley to recruit and Phil Cortese(former City of Littleton employee) on bass. guitar;Thomas Curry(retired judge) on drums;Terry Schmitt (business owner) on keyboard and vocals; April 15, 2 P Meet Patty Calhoun: Editor of A Inside this Issue: this Inside Teddy RooseveltTeddy Riders andthe Rough Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

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Colorado Legal Forms Online Computer Classes ou can now access Colorado legal forms and documents e offer free computer and Y by going to the library’s website, bemis.ent.sirsi.net W Internet classes on a regu- and clicking on “Colorado Legal Forms” in the left col- lar basis. To learn about or regis- umn. Included on the site are forms, instructions and ter for an upcoming class and/ other legal documents for business contracts, divorce or group use of our computer proceedings, landlord/tenant disputes, small claims, bank- lab, call the library at 303-795-3961. You also ruptcy, name change, adoption, wills and much more. may register for classes online through the Library Main Calendar at www.littletongov.org. All classes and open computer lab are Homebound Delivery Service Needs Volunteers held from 9:30–11 a.m.  Beginning Windows 10 emis offers a free delivery service to City of Littleton residents who are Tues., Apr. 4; Tues., May 2 B unable to visit the library due to physical limitations. If you are  Tablet & Smartphone One-on-One temporarily or permanently confined to your home because of Wed., Apr. 5 illness, age or physical disability, we will deliver library materials  Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 to you. Available materials include books, magazines, DVDs, Tues., Apr. 11; Tues., May 9 and audio books. Contact library assistant Krysta Wiggins-Post at  Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 303-795-3961 and let her know what items you are interested in Wed., Apr. 12; Wed., May 10 having delivered to your home once a month by library staff or volunteer. Volunteers are needed  Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010 for this program. Call the library at 303-795-3961 to volunteer. Tues., Apr. 18; Tues., May 16  Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010 Wed., Apr. 19; Wed., May 17 Book Groups at Bemis  Basic Photo Editing Tues., Apr. 25 e have a variety of Book Groups that meet throughout the month. Choose a group that  Beginning PowerPoint - MS Office 2010 W suits your interests and schedule. Then join us for some stimulating discussions. Wed., Apr. 26  Saving & Finding Files  Senior Book Club  Monday Evening Book Group Wed., May 3 First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.  Beginning Publisher Apr. 3: The Giver Apr. 17: The Thirteenth Tale Tues., May 23 by Lois Lowry by Diane Setterfield  Find, Save & Share Your Photos This haunting tale centers on Reclusive author Vida Winter Wed., May 24 Jonas, who lives in a seemingly has spent the past six decades  Brain Exercise on the Web ideal, if colorless, world of penning a series of alternate Tues., May 30 conformity and contentment. lives for herself. Now old and  Beginning Facebook Not until he’s given his life ailing, she is ready to reveal the Wed., May 31 assignment as the Receiver of Memory truth about her extraordinary existence and  Open Computer Lab - 9:30–11 a.m. does he begin to understand the dark, the violent and tragic past she has kept Every Thursday morning. No registration complex secrets behind his fragile com- secret for so long. required. Practice your computer skills and

munity. May 15: The Storied Life of have a little one-on-one time with a computer

May 1: North and South A.J. Fikry class instructor. Receive individual help with by Elizabeth Gaskell by Gabrielle Zevin using an eBook device. When her father leaves the The irascible A.J. Fikry, owner Church in a crisis of con- of Island Books–the only Genre Addicts Book Club science, Margaret Hale is up- bookstore on Alice Island–has rooted from her comfortable already lost his wife. Now his most prized o you skip over the books you know you home in Hampshire to move possession, a rare book, has been stolen D "should" read, and reach for the thrilling brain candy instead? Then be ashamed no to the north of England. Initially repulsed from right under his nose in the most em- more—we have the club for you! Each month, by the ugliness of her new surroundings barrassing of circumstances. The store we will feature a different genre and meet to in the industrial town of Milton, Marga- itself, it seems, will be next to go, until he chat about our favorite titles and authors in that ret becomes aware of the poverty and finds a most unusual bequest waiting for category. Pick a favorite book to re-read, or suffering of the local mill-workers and him as he closes one night. choose a new title to introduce to us. We will develops a passionate sense of social June 19: A Tree Grows in meet on the second Wednesday of the month justice. This is intensified by her tempes- Brooklyn at 7-8 p.m. in Sophie’s Place to share our love tuous relationship with the mill-owner by Betty Smith of category fiction! and self-made man John Thornton. Francie Nolan, avid reader and  April 12:—Science Fiction June 5: Dewey: The Small- adroit observer of human nature, Space operas, alternate histories, town Library Cat struggles against all odds to dystopian thrillers - science fiction by Vicki Moran survive and thrive in Brooklyn at the dawn stretches the boundaries of what Dewey, an abandoned kitten of the twentieth century. Growing up with a we think is possible. If you love to from the heartland, transforms sweet, tragic father, a severely realistic ponder the possibilities in our a sleepy library, inspires a mother and an aunt who gives her love too future, or think about what might classic American town in freely, Francie learns early the meaning of have happened if history had changed ever so Iowa, and captures the hearts of animal hunger and the value of a penny. She is her slightly, then this book chat is for you. You lovers everywhere. father's child–romantic and hungry for beauty. choose a title to read, and then join us to talk But she is her mother's child, too–deeply about this genre and give us a glimpse into the practical and in constant search of truth. book you selected.

Page 2 Behind the Cover Children’s Programs One Book 4 Colorado ne Book 4 Colorado is a statewide effort to provide every four-year-old O in Colorado with a copy of the same book, helping to instill a love of or more information, call teen librarian reading in Colorado youngsters. To ensure school readiness, it is critical that F Mark Decker at the library, 303-795-3961, preschoolers have frequent and routine access to books and that they be read or email him at [email protected]. to consistently. Bemis will be distributing books April 17–May 1 to every  Teen Movies four-year-old. Stop by the Children’s Room and request your copy. First Saturday of the month @ 2 p.m. Free popcorn and lemonade! Busy Bodies at Bemis Apr. 1: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, oin us on Saturday, April 1, 11–11:30 a.m., for music, movement, games and fun as we PG-13 J move, groove and grow at the library. For children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. May 6: Star Wars: Rogue One, PG-13 Building Up STEAM at Bemis  Virtual Reality Gaming Third Thursdays @ 3–4:30 p.m. We’ve got the HTC Vive and the PSVR, Camouflage! plus a huge selection of games. Virtual ince you are out of school anyway, come learn all about reality games are for ages 12 & up only. S the different ways animals use camouflage in their natural Apr. 20 and May 18 habitats on Monday, April 24, 1–1:45 p.m. Reservations June 15: Special Time—11 a.m.–2 p.m. required. Visit us or call 303-795-3961 beginning April 10  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to register. For kids in Grades K-5. Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. Apr. 28: Summer Reading preparation May 26: Prep for summer programs Drop-In Crafts June 23: Fall program planning top by the Children’s Room on Saturday, April 29, anytime S between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for some make and take crafty Jobs 101 for Teens: Tips fun. No reservations needed. For kids of all ages. for Getting (and Keeping) Trash Land with Denise Gard Your First Job and Her Border Collies his introduction for teens to the world T of employment on Saturday, April 15, order collies Sienna and Joey are afraid of the garbage can. 1-4 p.m. will provide information and B They are certain a monster dwells inside, but now their fa- helpful hints on how to make your first job vorite toy has been thrown away. Will they be able to rescue a success. You’ll learn everything from how it or will it end up in scary “Trash land?” Find out on Sunday, April 30, 3–3:45 p.m. Discover how Denise Gard trains her to fill out a resume, to what to wear to your dogs in this interactive program for families with kids of all ages. interview, to how to talk to your new boss. Get the tips to help you be more professional and increase your odds of getting, and Ongoing Programs keeping, a new job! Space is limited for  All Together Now Story Time: Especially designed for ages 2–3 this event. Registration is required. Mondays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Contact [email protected], or call the Older and younger children may attend, but children under the age of 3 library at 303-795-3961. must attend with an adult. Thirty minutes of stories, songs and activities. Optional extended playtime immediately following this session. Ongoing Teen Events  Story Box: Ages infant–36 months Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. and  STEAM Tuesday Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A 30-minute session for children and a caring adult introducing the joy of rhythm, rhyme, and  Board Game Friday reading. Space is limited; free tickets are available beginning one week in advance. Optional nd th Friday, April 14, 4–7:30 p.m.* extended playtime following Story Box during the 2 and 4 weeks of the month. *This will be an after-hours event. Par-  Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and older ticipants need to arrange for a ride home. Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. 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  Dungeons and Dragons Saturday, April 1, 2 p.m. Sat., April 1 and Sat., April 15, noon You bring the creativity and we’ll provide the Legos. Registration begins one week in advance. We’ll provide the books and supplies,  Paws to Read: Kids in grades K–5 you supply the imagination and fun! Join Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.–noon in whether you’re an experienced D&D Kids in grades K–5 are able to practice reading to a visiting furry friend. Call 303-795-3961 player or just learning. to register for a twenty minute spot. Presented by Denver Pet Partners and The Delta Society.

Volume 21, Issue 4 Page 3 Schedule of Library Events April Art Mountainside Art Guild, Monday, All Together Now Story Time, BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY Exhibit Apr. 1–30 Apr. 17 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

6014 South Datura Street Saturday, Busy Bodies at Bemis, For ages 2–6, Monday Evening Book Group, 7 p.m. Apr. 1 11–11:30 a.m. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ‘10, Teen Dungeons & Dragons, Noon Apr. 18 9:30–11 a.m. Phone: 303-795-3961 Fax: 303-795-3996 *Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Grades K–5, 2 p.m. TTY: 303-795-3913 Meet Patty Calhoun: Editor of Teen Movie: Fantastic Beasts & Westword, 7–8 p.m. Phone Renewal: 303-797-0566 Where to Find Them, PG-13, 2 p.m. Dial-a-Story: 303-795-3960 Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS Office ’10, Monday, All Together Now Story Time, Apr. 19 9:30–11 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] Apr. 3 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Web Site: www.littletongov.org/bemis Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. Online Catalog: bemis.ent.sirsi.net International Conversation Circle, Tuesday, *Beginning Windows 10, Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level HOURS: M–Th 9–9; F–Sa 9–5; Su 1–5 Apr. 4 9:30–11 a.m. Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. If you are disabled and seeking an accommodation to participate *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Apr. 20 in a Library program, please notify the Library one week in advance in writing or call 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, *Table & Smartphone One-on-One, Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis Public Library. Apr. 5 9:30–11 a.m. Senior Wii, 2–3 p.m. Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark Kingery Contributors: Bemis Library Staff *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Virtual Reality Gaming, 3–4:30 p.m.

International Conversation Circle, Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Get Your Crafting On~ Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level Apr. 21 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30-11 a.m. Crafts for Grownups Apr. 6 Monday, All Together Now Story Time, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Apr. 24 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. oin us for a different featured craft on the third Sunday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. *Building Up STEAM at Bemis–Cam- J Apr. 7 ouflage, For grades K-5, 1–1:45 p.m. (no meeting in April due to Easter). We will Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. provide supplies and space–you bring imagi- Aging Well Resource Center nation and curiosity. These programs are for Saturday, *Paws to Read, Grades K–5, Grab, Gab & Go Event, 1:30–2 p.m. adults only. Space is limited, and registration Apr. 8 10 a.m.–noon Lost Department Stores of Denver, is required. Please call 303-795-3961 to regis- Monday, All Together Now Story Time, 2–3 p.m. ter, or register online at the library's events Apr. 10 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, *Basic Photo Editing, 9:30–11 a.m. calendar at www.littletongov.org. Tuesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ‘10, Apr. 25 May 21, 2–3:30 p.m.–May Flowers Blossom Apr. 11 9:30–11 a.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Spring is in the air, and *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, *Beginning PowerPoint, MS beautiful blooms abound Apr. 26 Office ’10, 9:30–11 a.m. including those made of Teen STEAM Tuesday, 3:30–4:30 p.m. paper, fabric, yarn, and *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough more. Learn how to make a Riders, 7–8 p.m. International Conversation Circle, gorgeous garden bloom Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, MS Office ’10, year-round with things you Apr. 12 9:30–11 a.m. Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. can find in your recycle bin. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Apr. 27 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. International Conversation Circle, Upcoming Events Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Apr. 28 Genre Book Club: Science Fiction, 7–8 p.m. on’t miss these library events coming Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

D next month: Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m.  The Life of Buffalo Bill—A Dramatic Apr. 13 Presentation Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Drop-In Crafts, For all ages, Apr. 29 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 7–8 p.m. Make a Decorated Easter Egg!  Animals of Pokémon Anytime between 3–6 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee: Lion, Saturday, May 6, 1–2 p.m. PG-13, 2–4 p.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m.  Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with Apr. 14 Sunday, Trash Land with Denise Gard & The Smithtonians Handbell Choir Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Apr. 30 Her Border Collies, For families Saturday, May 13, 2–3 p.m. with kids of all ages, 3–3:45 p.m.  Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet Teen Board Game Friday, 4–7:30 p.m. Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 7–8:15 p.m. May 1  Saturday Movie Matinée: Hidden Figures Saturday, Make a Decorated Easter Egg! Saturday, May 20, 2–4 p.m., PG Apr. 15 Anytime between 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday, *Beginning Windows 10, May 2 9:30–11 a.m.  *Get Your Crafting On–May Flowers Teen Dungeons & Dragons, Noon The Life of Buffalo Bill–A Blossom Jobs 101 for Teens: Tips for Getting Sunday, May 21, 2–3:30 p.m. Dramatic Presentation, 7–8 p.m. and Keeping Your First Job, 1–4 p.m.  Rocky Mountain National Park’s West Wednesday, *Saving & Finding Files, Side Stories Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place May 3 9:30–11 a.m. West of the Blues Band, 2–3 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2–3 p.m.  Growing a Better World Sunday, Easter—LIBRARY CLOSED *These programs require a reservation or ticket. Tuesday, May 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Apr. 16 Please call 303-795-3961.