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Rawlins Library October 2017 1000 E. Church St. 773-7421 Pierre, SD 57501 www.rawlinslibrary.org

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Rawlins Library Newsletter October Schedule………………….………...... 1 Children’s Programming……….………….…..1 Acquisitions News ……....………………...... 2-3 Computer Training Classes …………………..4 Super Seniors Events ….……….………….….. 5 OCTOBER CALENDAR Check It Out! Arboretum Open House …….………………….5  Oct. 2 — Super Senior’s Program —Mindy Cheap 10:30 a.m. Native American Day ……………………………6 Teen Read Week .………………………………….6  Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24—Computer Training classes 6:30 p.m. Adult Coloring Club ………………………..…....6 My Guy’s Book Review ………………………....7  Oct. 9 — Library Closed in Observance of Native American Day New DVD’s for the Month ……………………..7  Oct. 14—Adult Coloring Club 10:30 a.m. Halloween Books for Kids ………………….....8 Biography/Melita Hauge ..….……….…..…...10  Oct. 16 —Lunch with the Mayor—Mayor Steve Harding 12:00 noon “Gothic Tales” Trivia ……………………….….. 11  Oct. 25—Cat in the Hat Halloween Movie 1:00 p.m.

 Oct. 28 —Bats @ the Library Craft Day 1:00 p.m.

 Oct. 30 — Library Board of Trustees meeting 5:00 p.m. Welcome Fall!

 Oct. 31—Trick or Treat at the Library 10:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Children of all Ages! Wednesday, Join us for a Movie October 25th and Popcorn! 1:00 p.m.

“The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About (Early Release Day Halloween” at School)

“Bats @ the Library” Halloween Program Children are invited to hear stories and make a fun bat craft! Saturday, October 28 1:00 p.m. Check out the Computer Training “Trick or Treat at the Library” classes on Tuesday Tues. October 31st from 10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. evenings in October. See page 4. Arrive in your costume and get a small bag of Halloween treats

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4 Super Seniors Events At Rawlins Library

Mindy Cheap of the Pierre Parks

Mon. Oct. 2 and Recreation Department will be on hand to speak about the 10:30 a.m. “Seasoned Citizens” Program.

Learn about Line Dancing and try your hand at Tai Chi! Fun for all.

Pierre Mayor Steve Harding will visit the Library and share upcoming Mon. Oct. 16 events and activities happening in 12:00 noon Pierre, as well as give updates on city business. This is a BROWN BAG LUNCH—please bring Open to the Public something to snack on during the presentation.

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Pierre Native Plant Arboretum Open House

‘ Thursday, October 5, 2017 Guided Tour begins at 5:30 pm 5:30—7:00 p.m. Bring your camera!

1200 E. Izaak Walton Rd. Pierre, SD

Sponsored by the City of Pierre Arbor Board, Prairie Potter Master Gardeners, Sunshine Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and the

Missouri Breaks Audubon Society

5 Native American Day HISTORY - The second Monday of October annually marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States but not all states or regions follow this observance. Instead, they celebrate other events on the day. South Dakota's official holiday on this date is Native American Day while people in Berkeley, California, celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Alaska and Oregon do not recognize Columbus Day at all. Hawaii calls it Discoverers Day, which commemorates the Polynesian discoverers of Hawaii, though not as a legal holiday. The first governor to foresee the political astuteness of balancing the holiday scales was California's governor at the time, Ronald Reagan. He proposed adding a holiday in September called American Indian Day.

In 1989 the South Dakota legislature unanimously passed legislation to proclaim 1990 as the “Year of Reconciliation” for Native Americans and to change Columbus Day to Native American Day. Since 1990 the second Monday in October has been celebrated as Native American Day in South Dakota. www.opednews.com

HOW IS NATIVE AMERICAN DAY OBSERVED? In South Dakota people celebrate Native American Day through learning from educational resources that focus on the traditions, culture and background of Native Americans. It is a day to celebrate the heritage of Native Americans and for both native and non-native cultures to unite so the many aspects of native culture can be shared.

Adult Coloring Club

Please join us for another relaxing session of the Rawlins Library Adult Coloring Club!

WHEN: October 14 (Saturday) 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Rawlins Library October 8—14, 2017 Dakota Room

Teens—Be sure to stop in at Rawlins Library during Coloring sheets, markers & “Teen Read Week” for colored pencils will be some great reads! While provided, or bring your own you’re here, pick up a packet of gummy worms if a different medium is preferred. and Be a Book Worm!

First come, first served—when they’re gone, they’re GONE.

MEET YOUR LIBRARIANS A brief biography of a Rawlins Library staff member

Substitute Library Assistant

Hi, my name is Melita Hauge. About 9 years ago you used to see me around the Library on a regular basis. However, now I am a sub and help out when someone needs to be gone. I am a lifetime resident of Pierre. I did take a 2 year hiatus when I went to school at Northern State as it was called back then. I have worked full time for the state for more years than I care to remember, but have enjoyed my job. My husband is the Site Manager for

Enviro Tech, and I have one son and daughter-in-law who have five children – 2 of which are twin boys about 1 ½ years old, and then a 7, 9 and 12 year old. As every grandparent says – they are the most special part of life. My pastimes include volunteering for the PAWS Animal Rescue Shelter, where I am on the Board of Directors. Volunteering is very rewarding when you see a dog or cat that has been rescued from a life that was not the best and goes to a new home where we know they will be loved and taken care of. You do become attached to some of them, and at times wish you could take them home with you, but reality sets in and they are adopted to another family that will love them like you do. Fortunately I have my own 4-legged rescue dog who greets me every time I come home with wiggles and a toy in his mouth. When time allows, taking a cruise to a new place is high on my list of favorite things to do or just take the camper and the ATV out to the Black Hills and spend a weekend exploring the back trails of the Hills and seeing wildlife and areas that are not seen by many. Working at the Library, I enjoy meeting and talking with the patrons that are friends as well as making new friends. The staff at the Library are great to work with and all are so helpful with questions posed to them, both from co-workers, and patrons who need help with a computer, finding a book and for those wanting to become a new library patron – they are all welcoming. The Director, Robin, has been a great addition to Rawlins Library and many nice changes have taken place in the Library during my tenure there. My favorite genre of book is a mystery or a thriller. I can’t say that I have one favorite author as there are about 10 of them I try to keep up on all their books. Coming to Rawlins is always a pleasant trip and I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I do.

Happy Reading, Melita