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Color-oddities with Tom Noel Volume 17, Issue 7 ell-known Colorado historian Tom Noel will give a photo presentation on W strange things about our state, Tuesday, July 16, 7–8:30 p.m. Featured in the July, 2013 talk will be entertaining stories on bizarre people throughout the history of Colorado, weird vehicles, exotic animals and hungry cannibals. Copies of Noel’s recent books will be available for purchase and signing at the program. Saturday Movie Matinee: Oz the Great and Powerful

he popular fantasy film Oz The Great and Powerful will be shown on the T library’s big screen, Saturday, July 20, 2–4 p.m. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks that fame and fortune are his for the taking. Then he meets three witches who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Putting his magical arts to

use through illusion, Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Rated PG. Those Amazing Tabors

ear the story of Colorado’s millionaire silver family, the Tabors, Monday, H July 22, 2–3 p.m. Speaker Eldon Halingstad will start with tales of Horace Tabor as a young man meeting Augusta in Maine and homesteading in Kansas. The story continues with the Tabors’ trip to Colorado and their quest for fame and fortune. Their lives take a strange and intriguing twist when Baby Doe enters the picture and becomes involved with Horace. Halingstad has been a professional speaker and storyteller for over thirty years. He is internationally known for his educational programs. Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

erformances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the P Denver metro area. Saturday, July 27, 2–3 p.m.: The Crystal Swing Band will transport you to the heyday of the swing era as they recreate the sounds of the 1930s and 1940s. Inside this Issue: Honor Crimes Against

Sharing Memories with Women in Pakistan 2 Remembering & Visit Kits uthor Jacqueline St. Joan will speak New Thursday Evening about the realities of the culturally and 2 A Computer Classes socially accepted honor crimes against women in Pakistan, Tuesday, July 23, 7–8:30 p.m. Bemis Book Groups & St. Joan visited Pakistan to research this topic. 2 Computer Courses While there, she met with human-rights The Monthly NewsletterLibrary Public Bemis of activists, visited women’s shelters and lived Teen Programs & Special with Pakistani families. As a result of her 3 Teen Events research, she published a novel My Sisters Made of Light which focuses on three women who suffer the Children’s Events type of violence directed against real Pakistani women who are 3 & Programs viewed as bringing shame on their families. Since the publication

of her novel two years ago, St. Joan has raised $19,000 to Behind the Behind Cover Library Schedule of Events 4 build a shelter in Pakistan for abused women with children. Copies of her novel will be available for signing and purchase. Sharing Memories . . . Sharing Lives Computer Services with Bi-Folkal Remembering & Visit Kits & Computer Classes here is no time like the present to delve into the past. If you are looking emis has 24 Internet T for an activity that prompts interaction and discussion with older adults B access computers on the or mixed-age groups, look no further! Bemis has a collection of Bi-Folkal lower level of the library, Memory Kits to help unlock remarkable stories, humorous anecdotes, and plus another seven located first-person accounts of history, experience and life. in the Children’s Room We currently have a collection of over 30 Bi-Folkal multimedia for use by our patrons in remembering kits that revolve around a particular theme such as 4th of July, Summer Porches, Our Heroes, and Vacations, to name a few. 5th grade and younger. Also, wireless Internet The kits are perfect for family gatherings, senior centers, church groups, access is available throughout the building nursing homes, and more. A DVD slide show is the focal point of the kits for patrons with wireless-enabled laptops. which are designed to encourage memories and discussion. The kits also contain a program Currently, our computers use Microsoft manual with general guidelines, discussion questions, specific instructions on how to use the Windows 7 operating systems and Microsoft kit with mixed-age groups, plus additional ideas and resources. Office 2010 software that includes Word, Bemis also has a dozen Bi-Folkal visit kits that encourage older adults to remember Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. All events from their past and put their stories into words. Designed to appeal to all five senses, of our PCs are linked to printers. Printing costs the visit kits include an object to touch and a picture to look at. Then bring a treat to taste are $0.10 a page for black only or $0.50 a page and smell plus a song from the past and you are all set for a delightful visit. for color. Our computer lab has 10 PCs and There is a three week check-out period for Bi-Folkal remembering and visit kits. For more may be scheduled for group use. We are happy information or a demonstration, email Pam Child at the library at [email protected]. to assist patrons individually at any time if you need help using the computers or the Internet. Thursday Evening Computer Classes We also offer free computer and Internet classes on a regular basis. To learn about or n addition to our weekday computer classes and open computer lab, Bemis is now register for an upcoming class and/or group I offering several new computer classes to be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30–8 p.m. use of our computer lab, call the library at Want to learn how to use an iPad? Need to create a web page? Curious about LinkedIn or 303-795-3961 or stop by the Information Desk. Facebook for Business? To learn about or register for an upcoming class, call the library at All classes listed below and our open 303-795-3961 or stop by the Information Desk. Currently, space is available in all of the computer lab are held from 9–10:30 a.m. upcoming classes listed below for July, August and September. Please see article to left about our new JULY: SEPTEMBER: Thursday Evening classes. These new  Intermediate iPad: Thurs., July 11  Facebook for Business: Thurs., Sept. 5 evening classes are not listed below.  Create a Web Page: Thurs., July 18  MS Word Forms: Thurs., Sept. 12 Currently space is available in these classes:

 LinkedIn: Thurs., July 25  MS Excel Pivot Tables: Thurs., Sept. 19  Computer Comfort AUGUST:  Intermediate MS PowerPoint: Thurs., Sept. 26 Tues., July 2  Intermediate MS PowerPoint: Thurs., Aug. 1  eReader Workshop  Beginning Programing: Thurs., Aug. 22 Tues., July 23  Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010 Book Groups at Bemis Tues., July 16; Tues., Aug. 13  Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010 e have a variety of Book Groups that meet throughout the month. Choose a group that Wed., July 17; Wed., Aug. 14 suits your interests and schedule. Then join us for some stimulating discussions.  Beginning Internet W Sat., July 20  Senior Book Club  Monday Evening Book Group  Photo Editing with MS Picture Manager First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Tues., July 30 July 1: Prayers for Sale July 15: Sense of an Ending by Sandra Dallas by Julian Barnes  Beginning MS PowerPoint It’s 1936 and 86-year-old Hen- Life has been good to Tony Wed., July 31 nie Comfort meets 17-year-old Webster. He’s both contented-  Saving and Finding Files Nit Spindle. Hennie is drawn to ly retired and contentedly Sat., July 6 the grieving young girl. The divorced. Then friends re-  Shopping for a Computer harsh conditions of life that appear from a childhood long Wed., July 24 each has endured create an instant bond, and left behind and presumably shelved, and as  Beginning Windows 7 a friendship is born, one in which the deep- the past suddenly looms large, Tony must Wed., July 3 est of hardships are shared and the darkest of rethink his life.  Windows Keyboard Commands secrets are confessed. Aug. 19: Paths of Glory Tues., Aug. 20 Aug. 5: A Conspiracy of Paper by Jeffrey Archer  Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 by David Liss A fictionalized story of the life Tues., July 9; Tues., Aug. 6 An historical thriller set in of mountain climber George  Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 eighteenth-century London. Mallory, who attempted to Wed., July 10; Wed., Aug. 7 Investigating the death of his become the first person to father, Benjamin Weaver climb to the top of Mt. Everest.  Open Computer Lab - 9–10:30 a.m. descends into the deceptive world of English Mallory disappeared close to the summit Every Thursday. No registration required. stock traders. This novel will leave readers and it remains a mystery as to whether he Receive one-on-one time with a computer wondering just how much has changed in the ever achieved his goal. class instructor. Bring your eReader stock market in the last three hundred years. device for help with eBooks.

Page 2 Behind the Cover Children’s Programs Summer Reading Continues elebrate summertime reading with our Summer Reading program. C Children from birth through kids going into 5th grade in the fall may or more information, call teen librarian pick up a Reading Record to track Summer Reading progress and collect F Mark Decker at the library, 303-795-3961, prizes along the way. Prizes include a free book and merchant certificates. or check the Bemis teen blog site online at Visit us to register and find out more. Then remember to return all completed reading bemisteen.blogspot.com. Join other teens for records by the program’s ending date: July 31. the following activities: July Entertainers—Family Entertainment  Teen Movie Club All shows begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays listed. First Saturday of the month @ noon  Tuesday, July 2, 2 p.m.—The Rock Brothers Participants will be selecting titles for future Storyteller/musician, Beth Epley travels through time exploring habitats meetings. Check the monthly and the formation of the earth. Silly songs and laughter will rule! newsletter or contact Mark at  Tuesday, July 9, 2 p.m.—Busker & Me [email protected] for Children’s theater with Jim Jackson. Badly behaved puppet dog, Busker, wants to join the details. Free popcorn and lemon- circus but has a little trouble learning the tricks. ade will be provided.  Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m.—Dig for Magic with The Wild Earth Elf July 6: Warm Bodies–PG-13 A hilarious magic show with Erica Sodos who will dig down deep and unearth the magic and Aug. 3: No movie in Aug. mystery that live inside of books.  Gaming  Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m.—Magical Entertainment with Cody Landstrom Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.* Combining the skills of comedy magic, amazing sleight of hand, expert lasso tricks and Enjoy popular interactive video games on PS3, masterful juggling, Cody provides a fun and memorable performance for the whole family. Wii and Xbox Kinect featuring different games July School Age Programs for Grades 1–5 each month! For kids entering grades 1–5. All shows begin at 2 p.m. on *July 18: Special Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesdays listed. Reservations required one week in advance. *Registration required. Compete in  Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.—Time Scene Investigation tournaments for prizes! Come face-to-face with mammoths and mastodons while discovering what scientists are Aug. 15: Regular time—3:30 p.m. learning about the Snowmass Village area and the Ice Age creatures that used to live there.  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Presented by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.  Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m.—Mr. Bones: Paleo-Puppeteer July 26: Fall programming planning Learn about prehistoric creatures as 8 foot tall dinosaur skeleton puppets appear to come to Aug 23: Best Book contest planning life through the masterful puppetry of Tim Seeber.  Wednesday, July 17, 2 p.m.—Colorado Reptiles, Our Own Living Dinosaurs Wildlife Education Specialist, Chuck Romeo shares knowledge about our local creepy-crawly Teen Summer Reading friends and their close relationships to the dinosaurs. Colorado reptiles will be featured in a slide presentation, then it’s hands-on time with snake skins and several live (but very tame) reptiles. egistration continues until  Wednesday, July 24, 2 p.m.—Movie Matinee: Treasure Buddies R the program ends on Disney’s irresistible talking puppies are back in a new adventure that takes them to the ruins July 31. Everyone who com- of Ancient Egypt. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies must avoid booby traps, solve pletes the program will receive puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb all in search of the greatest treasure known to animal- a free book. Numerous prizes kind. Popcorn, lemonade and fun for your afternoon. Rated G. Running time: 93 minutes. will be awarded to participants with draw- Special Summer Reading Grand Finale Program for Families and Children of All Ages ings every two weeks. Join us for a variety  Wednesday, July 31, 7–8:30 p.m. of creative programs and events. Here’s Join local funnyman Bryce Jackman for an evening of family fun and prizes! Reservations what’s happening in July: required. Register, beginning July 24, for this all-ages family program by calling the  Teen Movie Club library at 303-795-3961. Saturday, July 6, noon Warm Bodies - PG-13 Ongoing Weekly Programs  Uncle Olaus Survives the Titanic Thursday, July 11, 2–4 p.m.  Story Box: Ages infant–36 months. Registration required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. At 16, he left his home, his family, his country, Fridays at 9:30 a.m. even his language to build a life in the New A 30-minute session for children and a caring adult introducing World. Olaus worked hard to reach his goals, the joy of rhythm, rhyme, and reading. Space is limited; free and after some years he returned to visit tickets are available one week in advance. family and friends in Norway. Inspired by  Story Time: For all ages, but just right for ages 3–5. his stories, other young people chose to cross Thursday 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. the ocean and return to the U.S. with him. Children under age 3 must attend with an adult. Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities. Listen to storyteller Pam Faro tell the true  Theater Time: Ages 3 years and older. story of her great-uncle and his fateful ocean Fridays at 10:30 a.m. journey… on the Titanic. An independent story session with fun stories and weekly puppet shows.  Teen Talent Show  Paws to Read: For grades K–5 Wed., July 17, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.–noon. Watch talented teens compete. Kids in grades K–5 are able to practice reading to a furry friend. Call 303-795-3961 to (Continued on page 4) register for a twenty-minute spot. Presented by Denver Pet Partners and The Delta Society.

Volume 17, Issue 7 Page 3 Schedule of Library Events

BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY July Art Roxborough Arts Council, Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. Exhibit July 1–31 July 18 6014 South Datura Street Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. July 1 *Teen Gaming, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Phone: 303-795-3961 Tuesday, *Computer Comfort, Space International Conversation Circle, Fax: 303-795-3996 12:05–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place July 2 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. TTY: 303-795-3913 Senior Wii Bowling, 2–3 p.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Phone Renewal: 303-797-0566 Rock Brothers, For families, 2 p.m. *Create a Web Page, Space Available, Dial-a-Story: 303-795-3960 6:30–8 p.m.

E-Mail: [email protected] Wednesday, *Beginning Windows 7, Space July 3 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Web Site: www.littletongov.org/bemis July 19 *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Online Catalog: bemis.sirsi.net Theater Time, Ages 3 & up, 10:30 a.m.

HOURS: M–Th 9–9; F–Sa 9–5; Su 1–5 *Time Scene Investigation, Grades Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. 1-5, 2 p.m. If you are disabled and seeking an accommodation to participate Saturday, *Beginning Internet, Space in a Library program, please notify the Library one week in Thursday, Independence Day July 20 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. advance in writing or call 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913. July 4 LIBRARY CLOSED Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis Public Library. *Red Cross Babysitting Class, Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark Kingery Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Contributors: Bemis Library Staff July 5 Saturday Movie Matinee: Oz the Great Theater Time, Ages 3 & up, 10:30 a.m. Teen Summer Reading July Programs and Powerful, 2–4 p.m., Rated PG (Continued from page 3) Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Monday, Those Amazing Tabors, 2–3 p.m.  Gaming Event–Wii, Xbox Kinect, & PS3 Saturday, *Saving and Finding Files, Space July 22 Thursday, July 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. July 6 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, *eReader Workshop, Space Registration required. Teen Movie Club, Warm Bodies, noon July 23 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Compete in a variety of games and you Tuesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ‘10, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. could win a prize! July 9 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. *All About Hydroponics, Teen  All About Hydroponics *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Program, 2–3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23, 2–3 p.m. Busker & Me, For families, 2 p.m. Magical Entertainment with Cody

Registration required. Landstrom, For families, 2 p.m. Learn how to grow your own soil-less Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, MS Office ‘10, July 10 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Honor Crimes Against Women plants for fun and food! Hydroponics is In Pakistan, 7–8:30 p.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. quickly becoming more popular in agri- culture and food production. In this work- *Mr. Bones: Paleo-Puppeteer, Grades Wednesday, *Shopping for a Computer, Space 1–5, 2 p.m. July 24 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. shop participants will learn the basics of *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. hydroponics, including containers, grow- Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. ing mediums, nutrients, lighting, air, and July 11 *Movie Matinee: Treasure Buddies, small-to-large scale systems. Each partici- Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Grades 1–5, 2 p.m., Rated G

pant will construct a simple Wick system *Uncle Olaus Survives the Titanic, Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. to take with them. All materials will be Teen Program, 2–4 p.m. July 25

provided. *Intermediate iPad, Space Available, Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

 Hobbit Jeopardy 6:30–8 p.m. *Hobbit Jeopardy, Teen Program,

Thursday, July 25, 1–5 p.m. 1–5 p.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Registration required. July 12 *LinkedIn, Space Available, 6:30–8 p.m. How well do you know Theater Time, Ages 3 & up, 10:30 a.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. July 26

Tolkien? Compete in a Theater Time, Ages 3 & up, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, *Paws to Read, 10 a.m.–noon, Grades K-5 series of progressively July 13 Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. more difficult trivia Monday, Monday Evening Book Group, 7 p.m. Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m. contests to win a spot in July 15 Saturday, Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place the Hobbit Jeopardy July 27 with The Crystal Swing Band, 2–3 p.m. Game. Win prizes! After Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ‘10, July 16 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, *Photo Editing with MS Picture Mgr., the game, stick around to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on our big screen! *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. July 30 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m.

Free popcorn and lemonade will be availa- Dig for Magic with The Wild Earth *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. ble during the film. Rated PG-13. Elf, For families, 2 p.m. Wednesday, *Beginning MS PowerPoint, MS  Summer Reading Grand Finale Color-oddities with Tom Noel, 7–8:30 p.m. July 31 Office ‘10, Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 31, 7–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS Office ‘10, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Registration required. July 17 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. *Summer Reading Grand Finale,

ages family program by calling the library *Colorado Reptiles, Our Own Living *These programs require a reservation or at 303-795-3961. Join local comedian Dinosaurs, Grades 1-5, 2 p.m. ticket. Please call 303-795-3961.

Bryce Jackman for an evening of family Teen Talent Show, 7 p.m. Specific program details can be found elsewhere

fun and prizes! in this newsletter.