Sherry will discuss her popular new book that spotlights the history of The Upper, Middle, and Lower Beaver Creek Cemeteries in Fremont County. “These silent cemeteries cast their spell over Sherry, who spent hours hiking, photo-documenting, and researching the people who are laid to rest in each one. Their stories will tug at your heart and invite you to explore these forgotten cemeteries”.
Due to overwhelming popularity, Vickie Bishop will be back to do rock painting with the kids. This time the theme will be Fall and Halloween so bring your own rocks and come paint with us. For Children 10 and under.
Join the family and friends of Bill Huber for an inspiring and uplifting slideshow presentation highlighting the two year process of his creation of the life-sized sculpture that was commissioned by and placed at his former high school in Minnesota.
Enneagram program presented by Suzanne Baldwin. Described as “The revolutionary system of basic personality types that is changing how we understand ourselves and the others in our lives.” The Enneagram is an ancient self-assessment tool that Suzanne will teach you to use to explore the mysteries of human personality.
The public is invited to an open house reception to introduce the John C. Fremont Library’s new Director Bev Allen.
Come join the writer’s group for their second meeting at the John C. Fremont Library. They will be meeting every month on the Second Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Local Author Sherri Devers will discuss her novel, The Stone Queen, and her creative writing process. Sherri’s life has been that of adventurer and risk taker. Trained as a registered nurse, she soon found herself taking off to fly airplanes, sing professionally, and on research expeditions in Alaska. She currently resides in “the world of words” in Canon City.
Shellie and Bill are long-time Florence Natives. Their artwork is created with digital photography. The public is invited to enjoy light refreshments and meet and view the work of our October Featured Artists.
This month we will decorate the teen area for Halloween, build a life sized scarecrow, carve pumpkins, and have a Halloween Party. Please see the Library website calendar for dates.
So I presented at the Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference in Sacramento California this past week. I gave two presentations and two ‘table talks’. I went to many other presentations and speeches. Soaked in as much information as my little head could handle!! Just about when my head was about to pop, the conference ended and I hustled myself back to the good old John C. Fremont Library. When I came in the back door the first thing I saw was the self check machines. Last month I had seen a notice that the library in Fort Collins was upgrading their check out system and they would like to pass on to a worthy library their still running older system. I jumped on it. With the help of Gypsy on the telephone, and Nancy Lindsey in an automobile, we were able to secure a self check system and security system worth about $30,000. (I’ll pause here while you let that huge number soak in) Yes, used the ’street value’ so to speak of the equipment is $30,000. ‘Why?’, you ask, ‘What does it do?’ Well, it will allow us to put the DVDs and CDs back on the shelf in their boxes. This will save us (and you) the pain of finding the disc to put in the case when you check it out. It will allow you to swipe your card and scan the materials you want without going to the front desk. (Don’t worry we will still be there to help you). Now that we have all the stuff, it will take a bit to prepare before you see it out and in use…if you want a preview, just stop by the back room and ask!
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