Hell on Wheels: Wicked Towns Along Volume 17, Issue 11 the Union Pacific Railroad November, 2013 uthor and journalist, Dick Kreck, will tell the story of wild and wicked A towns along the Union Pacific Railroad line, Tuesday, November 12, 7–8:30 p.m. With the building of the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1860s, a new era of travel was born. Journeys that had once taken several perilous months now took only days. As the railroad made its way west, overnight settlements, known as “hell on wheels,” sprang up. These instant cities brought opportunity to legitimate businessmen, but also opened the door to gamblers, prostitutes, and thugs. In addition to tales of these towns, Dick Kreck will high- light the heroic individuals who finally established permanent towns in the interior West. Kreck retired from The Denver Post after 38 years as an editor and columnist. He previously worked at the San Francisco Examiner and the Los Angeles Times. He is the author of five other books, including several local best sellers. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing.

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erformances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the Denver P metro area. Saturday, November 16, 2–3 p.m.: Acclaimed Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow will combine music and storytelling to tell the story of the Potato Famine in Ireland, the immigration of the Irish to New York City and Hell's Kitchen, and then the migration West via the railroads and military. Barlow’s music has been played on NPR and in a PBS documentary. His latest CD, Fields and Fences, was one of five nominees for Instrumental Album of the Year by the Independent Music Association. Lord Dunraven: Colorado’s Most Controversial Aristocrat ctor Kurtis Kelly will portray Lord Dunraven, who was one of Colorado’s A most intriguing landowners, and one of the most controversial, Monday, November 25, 2–3 p.m. Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, the 4th Earl of Dunraven, left a tremendous legacy in the American West. His name embellishes Mount Dunraven in Rocky Mountain National Park and Dunraven Pass in Yellow- stone. Discovering Colorado as a hunter in the 1870s, Dunraven eventually settled in Estes Park where through questionable means, he would soon claim dominion over nearly 10,000 acres—stirring accusations of driving out American settlers. His name became associated, perhaps unfairly, with the first murder in Estes Park. And yet, he was popular throughout the U.S.—as a writer, yachtsman, and well-traveled Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th journalist. Was Dunraven a scoundrel? Or perhaps one of Colorado’s earliest Earl of Dunraven conservationists? Join the “jury” at this fascinating first-person re-enactment of the life of the “Colorado Earl”—and share in the exciting stories of Colorado’s early days—when tourism was at its dawn. Performer Kurtis Kelly is a stage actor who has been portraying historic characters for over fifteen years. During the summer, he appears in Estes Park’s downtown outdoor storyteller series. Inside this Issue: Saturday Movie Matinee: Man of Steel reat special effects and an engrossing story are Buy a Gift Book at the 2 G featured in Man of Steel, showing Saturday, Library! November 23, 2–4 p.m., on our big screen. Young Clark Kent learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of Food for Fines 2 this Earth. When he grows up, Clark is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. The film stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Russell Bemis Book Groups & Crowe. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Rated PG-13. The Monthly NewsletterLibrary Public Bemis of 2 Computer Courses Make a Miniature Holiday Bookend Teen Programs & Special 3 Teen Events reate a miniature bookend featuring a holiday outdoor scene with a festive front door, a walkway and decorated tree. Expert Children’s Events C 3 crafter Pat Vick will present two identical workshops on Saturday, & Programs November 30, 10 a.m.–Noon, and 1–3 p.m. These classes are open

BehindCover the to adults and children, age eight and older, accompanied by an adult. Library Schedule of Events 4 Participants must bring $2.50 for materials. Wear an apron or "crafty" clothes. Call 303-795-3961 to register for one of the workshops. Buy a Gift Book at the Library! Computer Services ooking for that unique book or DVD for a holiday gift this year? & Computer Classes L The Friends of the Library and Museum are offering a special sale of “like new” used books and other items at low prices from Monday, emis has 24 Internet November 11 through noon Tuesday, December 24 at the library. B access computers on the Choose from bestsellers, classics books and DVDs, cookbooks and lower level of the library, children’s books. Bring the whole family in to find great presents! plus another seven located in the Children’s Room for use by our patrons in Food For Fines 5th grade and younger. Also, wireless Internet access is available throughout the building emis Public Library, in cooperation with Inter- for patrons with wireless-enabled devices. B Faith Community Services, will be sponsoring Our computers use Microsoft Windows 7 the annual Food for Fines program from Monday, operating systems and Microsoft Office 2010 November 25 through noon Tuesday, December 24. software that includes Word, Excel, Access, Simply bring in a non-perishable food item and have a late book fine removed from PowerPoint and Publisher. All of our PCs your Bemis library record. This offer does not apply to lost books. Inter-Faith Community are linked to printers. Printing costs are $0.10 Services helps people living in western Arapahoe County and northern Douglas County a page for black only or $0.50 a page for as well as unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County. color. Our computer lab has 10 PCs and may be scheduled for group use. We are happy to assist patrons individually at any time if Bemis Online Catalog Improved! you need help using the computers or the ur online catalog has a fresh look, enhanced features and a Internet. O new web address: bemis.ent.sirsi.net. Enhancements We also offer free computer and Internet include book recommendations and reader reviews, series infor- classes on a regular basis. To learn about mation, reading lists, a texting feature, spell check for search or register for an upcoming class and/or group terms, links to Facebook, date due information , and much more. use of our computer lab, call the library at Wondering what book comes next in the series you’re reading? 303-795-3961 or stop by the Information Desk. Looking for an author who is similar to one of your favorites? All classes listed below and our open Want to send a text message with a book title to yourself or a computer lab are held from 9–10:30 a.m. friend? These features are now available on our catalog. The except evening classes, which are noted in enhanced site also features information on library services and upcoming programs for all red. ages. Stop by and let our staff show you how finding items online at Bemis has never been easier!  Computer Basics–Mousing and More! Sat., Nov. 2  Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010 Book Groups at Bemis Tues., Nov. 12  Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010 e have a variety of Book Groups that meet throughout the month. Choose a group that Wed., Nov. 13 suits your interests and schedule. Then join us for some stimulating discussions. W  Beginning iPad  Senior Book Club  Monday Evening Book Group Thurs., Nov. 14, 6:30–8 p.m. First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.  Intermediate iPad

Nov. 4: Privileged Nov. 18: Middlesex: Mon., Nov. 18, 6:30–8 p.m. Information A Novel  Get Appy with iPad! by Stephen White by Jeffrey Thurs., Nov. 21, 6:30–8 p.m. Clinical psychologist Alan Eugenides  Saving and Finding Files Gregory finds his personal A narrative spanning 80 Sat., Nov. 16 and professional life jeop- years of a family’s history,  Social Security Online ardized when three female from a fateful incestuous Wed., Nov. 6 patients die mysteriously union in a small town in  Beginning Windows 7 and confidential disclosures between early 1920s Asia Minor to modern-day Tues., Nov. 5 therapist and patient uncover a psycho- Berlin. The narrator is Calliope, a her-  Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 pathic killer. maphrodite who later becomes Cal. Tues., Nov. 19 Dec. 2: The Girls from Dec. 16: Holiday dinner for book  Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 Ames: A Story of group members. We will consider and Wed., Nov. 20 Women and a select titles to be read and discussed in  Open Computer Lab - 9–10:30 a.m. Forty-Year 2014. Friendship Every Thursday. Get answers to all of your by Jeffrey Zaslow computer-related questions. Practice your Meet the Ames Girls: eleven computer skills and have a little one-on-one childhood friends who formed a special time with a computer class instructor. Bring bond growing up in Ames, Iowa. This your Kindle or Nook and receive individual story is a testament to the deep bonds of help with using an Ebook device. women as they experience life's joys Note: there are no computer classes in and challenges—and the power of December, but Open Computer Lab friendship to triumph over heartbreak sessions will take place every Thursday and unexpected tragedy. during the month.

Page 2 Behind the Cover Children’s Programs Dial-a-Story Listen and Win all our Dial-a-Story number, 303-795-3960, anytime of the day or night dur- C ing the month of November. Hear a fun recorded story and listen carefully or more information, call teen librarian for the “secret word” at the end of the message. Then stop by the Children’s Desk F Mark Decker at the library, 303-795-3961, and share the “secret word” with one of the librarians to receive a small surprise! or check the Bemis teen blog site online at bemisteen.blogspot.com. Join other teens for the following activities: Early Literacy Fun Night @ Bemis  Teen Movie Club First Saturday of the month @ noon without the Kids Participants will be selecting titles for future meetings. Check the monthly newsletter or oin us on Tuesday, November 12, 7–8:30 p.m. for our second class on Early contact Mark at [email protected] J Literacy for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children ages birth to five for details. Free popcorn and years. We will demonstrate more ways to promote early literacy at home including lemonade will be provided. new “make and take” activities to show learning can be fun! Refreshments will Nov. 2: Pacific Rim (PG-13) be served. Registration required; please call 303-795-3961 to reserve a spot. Dec. 7: No movie scheduled  Gaming Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. Reading in a Winter Wonderland Enjoy popular interactive video games on Wii, Xbox, Kinect, and PS3 fea- ur special Winter Reading Program for independent readers in grades 1-5 turing different games each month! O begins on Saturday, November 23 and runs through January 11. Pick Nov. 21/Dec. 19/Jan. 16 up a reading record in the library beginning November 23, read chapter books  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) in your free time during the holidays and record the number of pages that you Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. read. Children will meet their goals by completing a certain number of pages Nov. 22: Battle for the Best Book based on their grade level. Finishers will receive a free book to keep in addi- stickering tion to other surprises. Visit us in the Children’s Room to find out more. Dec. 6*: *Special date–TAG decorates the library for the holidays Dec. 27: No meeting scheduled Movie Matinee – Monsters University ee Monsters University on our big movie screen on Tuesday, Special Teen Events S November 26, 2 p.m. Mike Wazowski and Sully meet for the first time in college as they both study to become professional Scarers. The Build a Desktop Slingshot Catapult pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them kicked out of the Saturday, November 16, 2–3:30 p.m. University’s elite Scare Program. Eventually, they realize they will Learn how to build your own have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if desktop launcher that fires ping they ever hope to make things right. This hilarious movie will have you pong balls! Stick around after screaming with laughter. Snacks will be provided. For ages 3 and up. building your contraption to (Children under the age of 8 must attend with an adult.) Rated G. compete for a prize in a target Running time: 104 minutes. Reservations required. Call the library at shooting contest. All materials 303-795-3961 beginning Nov. 12 to reserve a spot. provided. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 303-795-3961 or by emailing Mark at Ongoing Weekly Programs [email protected]. Can’t make the program but still want to build a catapult? Stop No Story Times the week of November 25. by the teen desk in the afternoon, November  Story Box: Ages infant–36 months 18–20, and ask Mark for the instructions. If Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. there are any supplies remaining, Mark will Fridays at 9:30 a.m. show you how to make one on the spot. A 30-minute session for children and a caring adult to introduce the joy of rhythm and reading. Space is limited; free tickets are available one week in advance. iPad Test Prep for Teens  Story Time: Ages 3 and older eens: are you preparing to Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. T take the ACT or SAT? Did Fridays at 10:30 a.m. you know there are iPads availa- Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities with a puppet show the first week of the ble for teens to use in the library month.

to help prepare for the tests? If you’d like some help learning how to use the  Paws to Read: For grades K–5 iPad to study for the tests, contact teen librarian Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m.–noon Mark to register for a training session at Kids in grades K–5 are able to practice reading to a furry friend. [email protected]. Call 303-795-3961 to register for a 20-minute spot.

See Page 4 for more Teen Events. Presented by Denver Pet Partners and The Delta Society.

Volume 17, Issue 11 Page 3 Schedule of Library Events BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY November Littleton Fine Arts Guild Art Show Monday, Monday Evening Book Group, Art Exhibit Nov. 1-30 Nov. 18 7 p.m. 6014 South Datura Street Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. *Intermediate iPad, Space Littleton, Colorado 80120 Available, 6:30–8 p.m. Nov. 1

Phone: 303-795-3961 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ‘10 Fax: 303-795-3996 Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. TTY: 303-795-3913 Saturday, *Computer Basics–Mousing and *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Phone Renewal: 303-797-0566 Nov. 2 More! Space Available, 9-10:30 a.m. Dial-a-Story: 303-795-3960 Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, MS Office ‘10 Teen Movie Club, noon Nov. 20 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.littletongov.org/bemis Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Online Catalog: bemis.ent.sirsi.net Nov. 4 Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m.

HOURS: M–Th 9–9; F–Sa 9–5; Su 1–5 Tuesday, *Beginning Windows 7, MS Office Nov. 21 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. If you are disabled and seeking an accommodation to participate Nov. 5 ‘10, Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. in a Library program, please notify the Library one week in International Conversation Circle, advance in writing or call 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis Public Library. 12:05–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place Wednesday, *Social Security Online, Space Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark Kingery Senior Wii Bowling, 2–3 p.m. Contributors: Bemis Library Staff Nov. 6 Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Teen Gaming, 3:30 p.m. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. *Get Appy with iPad! Space Available, December Teen Events Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. 6:30–8 p.m. Nov. 7 on’t miss these fun teen events happen- Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. ing in December: Nov. 22 D International Conversation Circle,  Holiday Crafts as Gifts Story Time, 10:30 a.m. 12:05–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place Create a hand-made gift that shows you care. Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Stop by the Teen Deck in the afternoon each Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m. week in December to get supplies and directions Nov. 8 for making your own gifts—while supplies last. Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Saturday Movie Matinee: Man

Week 1-Dec. 3–9: Bookmarks Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Nov. 23 of Steel, 2–4 p.m., Rated PG-13 Week 2-Dec. 10–16: Greeting Card Ornament Monday, Food for Fines begins; Week 3-Dec. 17–22: *Dollar Bill Origami Saturday, *Paws to Read, 10 a.m.–noon, Nov. 9 Grades K-5 Nov. 25 Continues through noon Dec. 24

Rings—*Bring your own CRISP dollar.  Holiday Decorating Party Monday, Holiday Used Book Sale begins; Lord Dunraven: Colorado’s Most Friday, December 6, 4–6 p.m. Controversial Aristocrat, 2–3 p.m. Nov. 11 Continues through noon Dec. 24 Help the Teen Advisory Group decorate the Tuesday, *Movie Matinee: Monsters library for the holidays. Light snacks and lemon- Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ‘10 Nov. 12 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. Nov. 26 University, 2 p.m., for ages 3 and ade will be provided. Feel free to bring a treat to up, Rated G share with everyone. Registration is required. *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Contact Mark at [email protected] or *Early Literacy Fun Night @ Bemis call the library at 303-795-3961 to register. Nov. 28 LIBRARY CLOSED without Kids, 7–8:30 p.m.  Make a Gingerbread House Hell on Wheels: Wicked Towns Thursday, Thanksgiving Holiday Sunday, December 8, 2–3:30 p.m. Along the Union Pacific Railroad, Nov. 29 LIBRARY CLOSED Create a gingerbread house masterpiece. We will 7–8:30 p.m. Saturday, *Make a Miniature Holiday Bookend provide the basic supplies. Feel free to bring extra building materials. They must be edible. Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS Office ‘10 Nov. 30 Two workshops: 10 a.m.–Noon and Open to all ages. Registration is required. Contact Nov. 13 Space Available, 9–10:30 a.m. 1–3 p.m.

Mark at [email protected] or call the *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Smithtonians Bell Choir, 2–3 p.m. library at 303-795-3961 to register. Houses will Dec. 1 be on display in the library during December. Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m. The public will vote for their favorite and the Nov. 14 Monday, Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. winner will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2

*Beginning iPad, Space Available, Tuesday, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 6:30–8 p.m. Dec. 3 Upcoming Events Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, *Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. ark your calendars now for these Nov. 15 Dec. 4 M library events coming next month: Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9–10:30 a.m.  Smithtonians Bell Choir Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2–3 p.m. Dec. 5 Story Time, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.  Winter Wonderland Musical Performance Saturday, *Saving and Finding Files, Windows 7, Saturday, December 14, 2–3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 Space Available, 9-10:30 a.m. International Conversation Circle,

 Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place 12:05–1:30 p.m. in Sophie’s Place *Teen Program: Build a Desktop with Celtic harpist Star Edwards Slingshot Catapult, 2–3:30 p.m. *These programs require a reservation or ticket. Wednesday, December 18, 2–3 p.m. Please call 303-795-3961. Musical Moments at Sophie’s  Family Film Event: Despicable Me 2 Place, 2–3 p.m. Specific program details can be found elsewhere in Saturday, December 28, 2–4 p.m. this newsletter.